Hunting in Washington
Everything you need to hunt legally in Washington. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
April 1 - March 31
Wildlife Agency
WDFW
Draw System
random points
Updated: January 2026
Washington Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Washington.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Washington based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
4 species tracked
Find all Washington hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $25 resident
Compare Washington hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
17 species covered
Washington bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Washington hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Washington hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Washington License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Big Game Package | $117.00 | $1000.00 |
| Resident Fishing | $74.00 | $170.00 |
| Deer Tag | $Included | $Included |
Washington Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Washington.
Deer
Archery
Sep 6
to Sep 26
Deer
Rifle
Oct 11
to Nov 8
Deer
Muzzleloader
Oct 4
to Oct 10
Elk
Archery
Sep 6
to Sep 26
Elk
Rifle
Oct 25
to Nov 8
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
WDFW
Digital License Info: Digital licenses available through WDFW Hunting app.
Hunter Education
Washington requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Washington.
Store Your Washington License in Hunter Passport
Keep your WA hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.