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What's open to hunt in Washington

In short

3 deer or turkey seasons are open in Washington on Saturday, October 24, 2026: turkey (Select GMUs (draw)), deer (Eastern Washington (mule deer GMUs)), deer (Eastern Washington (varies by GMU)).

Updated October 2026
Next opener
38 days
Muzzleloader Whitetail Deer Season · Eastern Washington (select GMUs) opens Dec 1
Open todayTurkey · Select GMUs (draw)Deer · Eastern Washington (mule deer GMUs)Deer · Eastern Washington (varies by GMU)
License yearSep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Deer & turkey · Washington · 2026-2027 license year
SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGMule deerEASTERN WASHINGTON (MULE DEER GMUS)Mule deer · Eastern Washington (mule deer GMUs) · Sep 1 – Oct 15, 2026Mule deer · Eastern Washington (mule deer GMUs) · Oct 17 – Nov 27, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes NOV 27Whitetail deerEASTERN WASHINGTON (SELECT GMUS)Whitetail deer · Eastern Washington (select GMUs) · Dec 1 – Dec 15, 2026Whitetail deerEASTERN WASHINGTON (VARIES BY GMU)Whitetail deer · Eastern Washington (varies by GMU) · Sep 1 – Oct 15, 2026Whitetail deer · Eastern Washington (varies by GMU) · Oct 17 – Nov 27, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes NOV 27TurkeySTATEWIDETurkey · Statewide · Apr 1 – May 31, 2027TurkeySELECT GMUS (DRAW)Turkey · Select GMUs (draw) · Sep 1 – Nov 30, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes NOV 30TODAY OCT 24

Washington season table·Washington regulations·Always verify current dates with the state agency before you hunt.

Hunting in Washington, answered

What deer and turkey seasons are open in Washington today?

3 deer or turkey seasons are open in Washington on Saturday, October 24, 2026: turkey (Select GMUs (draw)), deer (Eastern Washington (mule deer GMUs)), deer (Eastern Washington (varies by GMU)).

When is the next hunting season opener in Washington?

Muzzleloader Whitetail Deer Season (Eastern Washington (select GMUs)) opens in 38 days, on Tuesday, December 1.