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What's open to hunt in Washington

In short

3 deer or turkey seasons are open in Washington on Thursday, September 10, 2026: deer (Eastern Washington (mule deer GMUs)), deer (Eastern Washington (varies by GMU)), turkey (Select GMUs (draw)).

Updated September 2026
Next opener
37 days
Modern Firearm Mule Deer Season · Eastern Washington (mule deer GMUs) opens Oct 17
Open todayDeer · Eastern Washington (mule deer GMUs)Deer · Eastern Washington (varies by GMU)Turkey · Select GMUs (draw)
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, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes OCT 15Mule deer · Eastern Washington (mule deer GMUs) · Oct 17 – Nov 27, 2026Whitetail 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, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes OCT 15Whitetail deer · Eastern Washington (varies by GMU) · Oct 17 – Nov 27, 2026TurkeySTATEWIDETurkey · Statewide · Apr 1 – May 31, 2027TurkeySELECT GMUS (DRAW)Turkey · Select GMUs (draw) · Sep 1 – Nov 30, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes NOV 30TODAY SEP 10

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 Thursday, September 10, 2026: deer (Eastern Washington (mule deer GMUs)), deer (Eastern Washington (varies by GMU)), turkey (Select GMUs (draw)).

When is the next hunting season opener in Washington?

Modern Firearm Mule Deer Season (Eastern Washington (mule deer GMUs)) opens in 37 days, on Saturday, October 17.