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WashingtonDeer & Turkey Season Dates
2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for Washington.
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Whitetail Deer
Eastern Washington (select GMUs)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzleloader Whitetail Deer Season | Dec 1, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026 | muzzleloader |
Muzzleloader Whitetail Deer Season: Muzzleloader season in designated eastern WA GMUs. Verify eligible GMUs and dates at wdfw.wa.gov.
Eastern Washington (varies by GMU)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Whitetail Deer Season | Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026 | archery | |
| Modern Firearm Whitetail Deer Season | Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026 | firearms |
Archery Whitetail Deer Season: Eastern WA archery deer season. Season dates vary by Game Management Unit. 2026 regulations published April 2026. Verify specific GMU dates at wdfw.wa.gov.
Modern Firearm Whitetail Deer Season: Eastern WA general firearms whitetail deer season. Dates vary by GMU. Verify at wdfw.wa.gov.
Whitetail Deer source: wdfw.wa.gov
Turkey
Statewide
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey Season | Apr 1, 2027 – May 31, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey Season: 2026 Spring Season Wild Turkey Hunting Regulation Pamphlet published by WDFW (pub. 02683). License year runs April 1 - March 31. OTC spring turkey. Verify at wdfw.wa.gov/publications/02683.
Select GMUs (draw)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey Season (Special Permit) | Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 | any |
Fall Turkey Season (Special Permit): Fall turkey requires special hunt permit; applications open April 20 through May 20 for 2026 season. Verify permit areas and dates at wdfw.wa.gov/about/regulations/development/2026-hunting-season-setting.
Turkey source: wdfw.wa.gov, wdfw.wa.gov
Mule Deer
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Mule Deer Season | Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026 | archery | |
| Modern Firearm Mule Deer Season | Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026 | firearms |
Archery Mule Deer Season: Mule deer archery in eastern WA GMUs where mule deer are designated. Verify eligible GMUs at wdfw.wa.gov.
Modern Firearm Mule Deer Season: Mule deer firearms season in designated eastern WA GMUs. Multi-season tags (deer/elk) available. Verify at wdfw.wa.gov.
Mule Deer source: wdfw.wa.gov
Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the Washington state wildlife agency before you hunt.
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