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Washington Deer Season 2026

Washington deer season dates start with Sep 26-Oct 4, 2026. The table below keeps every listed deer row together with zones and notes where available.

Quick answer

Washington's listed 2026 firearm deer season runs Oct 17-Nov 1, 2026.

Archery - Late General Season White-tailed Deer opens Nov 10, 2026 and closes Dec 15, 2026.

Muzzleloader Black-tailed Deer opens Sep 26, 2026 and closes Oct 4, 2026.

The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Washington WDFW.

Last verified: · Source: Washington WDFW

Deer

114 listed rows

Black-tailed Deer

Archery - Early General Season

Closed
—

Any deer. h = Must wear hunter orange and/or fluorescent hunter pink. Archery only.

Zone: GMUs 407, 410, 411h, 412h, 413h, 414h, 415h, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420h, 421, 422h, 423, 424, 426, 437, 448, 450, 454, 466, 501, 504, 505, 554, 564a*, 568, 621-636, 648-652, 654-673, 684d

Black-tailed Deer

Archery

Closed
—

Any buck. Early Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 460, 503, 574, 601-618, 638, 642, 653, 681 and 699d

Black-tailed Deer

Archery

Closed
—

Any deer. Early Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 407, 410, 411h, 412h, 413h, 414h, 415h, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420h, 421, 422h, 423, 424, 426, 437, 448, 450, 454, 466, 501, 504, 505, 554, 564a*, 568, 621-636, 648-652, 654-673, 684d

Black-tailed Deer

Archery

Closed
—

Any buck. Early Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 506ad, 550, 560, 572

Black-tailed Deer

Archery

Closed
—

3 pt. min. Early Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMU 578d

Black-tailed Deer

Archery

Closed
—

Any deer. Early Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 510, 513, 516, 520, 524, 530ad, 556

Black-tailed Deer

Archery - Early General Season

Closed
—

3 pt. min. Archery only.

Zone: GMU 578d

Black-tailed Deer

Archery - Early General Season

Closed
—

Any buck. Archery only.

Zone: GMUs 506ad, 550, 560, 572

Black-tailed Deer

Archery - Early General Season

Closed
—

Any deer. Archery only.

Zone: GMUs 510, 513, 516, 520, 524, 530ad, 556

Black-tailed Deer

Archery - Early General Season

Closed
—

Any buck. Archery only.

Zone: GMUs 460, 503, 574, 601-618, 638, 642, 653, 681, 699d

Black-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader

Open
OPEN

Any deer. Early Muzzleloader General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 410, 411h, 412h, 413h, 414h, 415h, 416, 417, 419, 420h, 421, 422h, 423, 424, 454, 564a*, 627, 652, 655, 666, 684d, Deer Area 6020

Black-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader - Early General Season

Open
OPEN

3 pt. min. Muzzleloader only.

Zone: GMU 578d

Black-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader - Early General Season

Open
OPEN

Any deer. h = Must wear hunter orange and/or fluorescent hunter pink. Muzzleloader only.

Zone: GMUs 410, 411h, 412h, 413h, 414h, 415h, 416, 417, 419, 420h, 421, 422h, 423, 424, 454, 564a*, 627, 652, 655, 666, 684d, Deer Area 6020

Black-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader - Early General Season

Open
OPEN

Any buck. Muzzleloader only.

Zone: GMUs 407, 418, 426, 437, 448, 450, 501, 503, 504, 505, 506ad, 510, 513, 516, 520, 530ad, 550, 554, 560, 568, 572, 574, 603, 607, 612, 615, 621, 624 (except Deer Area 6020), 633-651, 660, 663, 672, 673

Black-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader

Open
OPEN

3 pt. min. Early Muzzleloader General Deer Season.

Zone: GMU 578d

Black-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader

Open
OPEN

Any buck. Early Muzzleloader General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 407, 418, 426, 437, 448, 450, 501, 503, 504, 505, 506ad, 510, 513, 516, 520, 530ad, 550, 554, 560, 568, 572, 574, 603, 607, 612, 615, 621, 624 (except Deer Area 6020), 633-651, 660, 663, 672, 673

Black-tailed Deer

Regular Firearm

Upcoming
14d

Any buck. Modern Firearm General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 407, 418, 426, 437, 448, 450, 454, 460, 466, 501-505, 506ad, 510-520, 524, 530ad, 550-560, 568, 572, 574, 601-621, 624 (except Deer Area 6020), 627-654, 658-699d

Black-tailed Deer

Regular Firearm

Upcoming
14d

Any deer. Modern Firearm General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 564a*, 655 and Deer Area 6020

Black-tailed Deer

Regular Firearm

Upcoming
14d

3 pt. min. Modern Firearm General Deer Season.

Zone: GMU 578d

Black-tailed Deer

Modern Firearm - General Season

Upcoming
14d

Any deer. Legal deer.

Zone: GMUs 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 564a*, 655 and Deer Area 6020

Black-tailed Deer

Modern Firearm - General Season

Upcoming
14d

Any buck. Legal deer.

Zone: GMUs 407, 418, 426, 437, 448, 450, 454, 460, 466, 501-505, 506ad, 510-520, 524, 530ad, 550-560, 568, 572, 574, 601-621, 624 (except Deer Area 6020), 627-654, 658-699d

Black-tailed Deer

Modern Firearm - General Season

Upcoming
14d

3 pt. min. Legal deer.

Zone: GMU 578d

Black-tailed Deer

Regular Firearm

Upcoming
47d

Any buck. Late General Season - Modern Firearm.

Zone: GMUs 407, 454, 466, 501-505, 506ad, 510-520, 524, 530ad, 550-560, 568, 572, 601-621, 624 (except Deer Area 6020), 627-654, 658-684, 699d

Black-tailed Deer

Modern Firearm - Late General Season

Upcoming
47d

Any buck. Legal deer.

Zone: GMUs 407, 454, 466, 501-505, 506ad, 510-520, 524, 530ad, 550-560, 568, 572, 601-621, 624 (except Deer Area 6020), 627-654, 658-684, 699d

Black-tailed Deer

Regular Firearm

Upcoming
47d

Any deer. Late General Season - Modern Firearm.

Zone: GMUs 410-417, 419-424, 564a*, 655, Deer Area 6020

Black-tailed Deer

Modern Firearm - Late General Season

Upcoming
47d

Any deer. Legal deer.

Zone: GMUs 410-417, 419-424, 564a*, 655, Deer Area 6020

Black-tailed Deer

Archery - Late General Season

Upcoming
53d

Any deer. h = Must wear hunter orange and/or fluorescent hunter pink. Archery only.

Zone: GMUs 407, 410, 411h, 412h, 413h, 414h, 415h, 416, 417, 419, 420h, 421, 422h, 423, 424, 454, 505, 564a*, 624, 627, 636, 648, 652, 654, 655, 660-672

Black-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader - Late General Season

Upcoming
53d

Any buck. Muzzleloader only.

Zone: GMUs 448, 460, 501, 602, 621, 651, 658, 673

Black-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader - Late General Season

Upcoming
53d

Any deer. h = Must wear hunter orange and/or fluorescent hunter pink. Muzzleloader only. Overlaps late archery deer.

Zone: GMUs 407, 410, 411h, 412h, 413h, 414h, 415h, 416, 417, 419, 420h, 421, 422h, 423, 424, 454, 504, 564a*, 633, 654, 666, 667, 684d

Black-tailed Deer

Archery

Upcoming
53d

Any deer. Late Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 437, 466, 510-520, 524

Black-tailed Deer

Archery - Late General Season

Upcoming
53d

Any deer. Archery only.

Zone: GMUs 437, 466, 510-520, 524

Black-tailed Deer

Archery

Upcoming
53d

Any deer. Late Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 407, 410, 411h, 412h, 413h, 414h, 415h, 416, 417, 419, 420h, 421, 422h, 423, 424, 454, 505, 564a*, 624, 627, 636, 648, 652, 654, 655, 660-672

Black-tailed Deer

Archery - Late General Season

Upcoming
53d

Any buck. Archery only.

Zone: GMUs 448, 460, 506ad, 530ad, 560, 572, 601, 603-618, 638, 642, 681, 699d

Black-tailed Deer

Archery

Upcoming
53d

Any buck. Late Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 448, 460, 506ad, 530ad, 560, 572, 601, 603-618, 638, 642, 681, 699d

Black-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader

Upcoming
53d

Any buck. Late Muzzleloader General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 448, 460, 501, 602, 621, 651, 658, 673

Black-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader

Upcoming
53d

Any deer. Late Muzzleloader General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 407, 410, 411h, 412h, 413h, 414h, 415h, 416, 417, 419, 420h, 421, 422h, 423, 424, 454, 504, 564a*, 633, 654, 666, 667, and 684d

Deer (High Buck)

Regular Firearm

Closed
—

3 pt. min. Modern Firearm General Deer Season - High Buck Hunt. Includes Buckhorn, Brother's, Wonder Mountain, Mount Skokomish, and Colonel Bob Wilderness Areas.

Zone: Alpine Lakes, Mount Baker, Glacier Peak, Pasayten, Olympic Peninsula, Henry Jackson Wilderness Areas and Lake Chelan Recreation Area

Deer (High Buck)

Muzzleloader

Closed
—

3 pt. min. Muzzleloader High Buck Hunt. Includes Buckhorn, Brother's, Wonder Mountain, Mount Skokomish, and Colonel Bob Wilderness Areas. Overlaps modern firearm high buck hunt.

Zone: Alpine Lakes, Glacier Peak, Pasayten, Mount Baker, Olympic Peninsula, Henry Jackson Wilderness Areas and Lake Chelan Recreation Area

Mixed/Various Deer

Muzzleloader - High Buck

Closed
—

3 pt. min. Wilderness Areas include Buckhorn, Brother's, Wonder Mountain, Mount Skokomish, and Colonel Bob Wilderness Areas. Overlaps modern firearm high buck hunt.

Zone: Alpine Lakes, Glacier Peak, Pasayten, Mount Baker, Olympic Peninsula, Henry Jackson Wilderness areas, and Lake Chelan Recreation Area

Mixed/Various Deer

Modern Firearm - High Buck

Closed
—

3 pt. min. Legal deer. Wilderness Areas include Buckhorn, Brother's, Wonder Mountain, Mount Skokomish, and Colonel Bob Wilderness Areas.

Zone: Alpine Lakes, Mount Baker, Glacier Peak, Pasayten, Olympic Peninsula, Henry Jackson Wilderness Areas and Lake Chelan Recreation Area

Mule Deer

Archery

Closed
—

3 pt. min. Early Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 154, 162, 163, 178, 181, 251, 328, 335, 336, 340, 346, 352, 356, 360, 364, 368

Mule Deer

Archery - Early General Season

Closed
—

3 pt. min. or antlerless. Archery only.

Zone: GMUs 139, 142, 284, 372*, 373d, 379d, 381, Deer Area 3334

Mule Deer

Archery

Closed
—

3 pt. min. or antlerless. Early Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 139, 142, 284, 372*, 373d, 379d, 381, Deer Area 3334

Mule Deer

Archery

Closed
—

3 pt. min. Early Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 101-136, 145, 149, 166-175, 186, 204-250, 254-278, 334, 382*, 388

Mule Deer

Archery - Early General Season

Closed
—

3 pt. min. Archery only.

Zone: GMUs 101-136, 145, 149, 166-175, 186, 204-250, 254-278, 334, 382*, 388

Mule Deer

Archery - Early General Season

Closed
—

3 pt. min. Archery only.

Zone: GMUs 154, 162, 163, 178, 181, 251, 328, 335, 336, 340, 346, 352, 356, 360, 364, 368

Mule Deer

Muzzleloader

Open
OPEN

3 pt. min. Early Muzzleloader General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 101-145, 149d, 175, 181, 186, 203, 204, 209, 215, 231, 233, 239, 242-246, 248, 250, 251, 254, 260, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278d, 284, 328, 330-342, 352-368, 373d, 379d

Mule Deer

Muzzleloader - Early General Season

Open
OPEN

3 pt. min. Muzzleloader only.

Zone: GMUs 101-145, 149d, 175, 181, 186, 203, 204, 209, 215, 231, 233, 239, 242-246, 248, 250, 251, 254, 260, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278d, 284, 328, 330-342, 352-368, 373d, 379d

Mule Deer

Muzzleloader

Open
OPEN

3 pt. min. or antlerless. Early Muzzleloader General Deer Season.

Zone: Deer Areas 3334 and 3372

Mule Deer

Muzzleloader - Early General Season

Open
OPEN

3 pt. min. or antlerless. Muzzleloader only.

Zone: Deer Areas 3334 and 3372

Mule Deer

Modern Firearm - General Season

Upcoming
14d

3 pt. min. Legal deer.

Zone: GMUs 101-145, 149d, 154, 162-186, 203-272, 278d, 284, 328, 330-368, 372*, 373d, 379d, 381, 382*, 388

Mule Deer

Regular Firearm

Upcoming
14d

3 pt. min. Modern Firearm General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 101-145, 149d, 154, 162-186, 203-272, 278d, 284, 328, 330-368, 372*, 373d, 379d, 381, 382*, 388

Mule Deer

Muzzleloader

Upcoming
48d

3 pt. min. Late Muzzleloader General Deer Season.

Zone: GMU 382*

Mule Deer

Muzzleloader - Late General Season

Upcoming
48d

3 pt. min. Muzzleloader only.

Zone: GMU 382*

Mule Deer

Archery

Upcoming
48d

3 pt. min. Late Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 145, 163, 178, 272, 278

Mule Deer

Archery - Late General Season

Upcoming
48d

3 pt. min. or antlerless. Archery only.

Zone: GMU 373d, Deer Area 3372

Mule Deer

Archery

Upcoming
48d

3 pt. min. or antlerless. Late Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 373d, Deer Area 3372

Mule Deer

Archery - Late General Season

Upcoming
48d

3 pt. min. Archery only.

Zone: GMUs 145, 163, 178, 272, 278

Mule Deer

Archery

Upcoming
49d

3 pt. min. Late Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 209, 215, 233, 243, 250

Mule Deer

Archery - Late General Season

Upcoming
49d

3 pt. min. Archery only.

Zone: GMUs 209, 215, 233, 243, 250

Mule Deer

Archery - Late General Season

Upcoming
53d

3 pt. min. Archery only.

Zone: GMUs 336, 342, 346, 352, 364, 388, Deer Area 3682

Mule Deer

Muzzleloader

Upcoming
53d

3 pt. min. Late Muzzleloader General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 379d, 381

Mule Deer

Muzzleloader - Late General Season

Upcoming
53d

3 pt. min. Muzzleloader only.

Zone: GMUs 379d, 381

Mule Deer

Archery

Upcoming
53d

3 pt. min. Late Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 336, 342, 346, 352, 364, 388, Deer Area 3682

Mule Deer

Archery

Upcoming
59d

3 pt. min. Late Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMU 382*

Mule Deer

Archery - Late General Season

Upcoming
59d

3 pt. min. Archery only.

Zone: GMU 382*

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Early General Season

Closed
—

3 pt. min. Archery only.

Zone: GMUs 154, 162, 163, 178, 181

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Early General Season

Closed
—

Any buck. Archery only.

Zone: GMUs 101-124

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Early General Season

Closed
—

Any deer. Archery only.

Zone: GMUs 204-250, 254-284d, 373d, 379d, 381

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Closed
—

3 pt. min. Early Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 127-142, 145, 149d, 166, 169, 172, 175, 186

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Closed
—

Any deer. Early Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 204-250, 254-284d, 373d, 379d, 381

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Closed
—

3 pt. min. Early Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 154, 162, 163, 178, 181

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Early General Season

Closed
—

3 pt. min. Archery only.

Zone: GMUs 127-142, 145, 149d, 166, 169, 172, 175, 186

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Closed
—

Any buck. Early Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 101-124

White-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader - Early General Season

Open
OPEN

Any buck. Muzzleloader only.

Zone: GMUs 101-124, 203, 204, 209, 215, 231, 233, 239, 242-246, 247, 248, 250, 251, 254, 260, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278d, 284

White-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader

Open
OPEN

Any deer. Early Muzzleloader General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 373d, 379d

White-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader

Open
OPEN

3 pt. min. Early Muzzleloader General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 127, 130, 133, 136, 139, 142, 145, 149d, 175, 181, 186

White-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader

Open
OPEN

Any buck. Early Muzzleloader General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 101-124, 203, 204, 209, 215, 231, 233, 239, 242-246, 247, 248, 250, 251, 254, 260, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278d, 284

White-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader - Early General Season

Open
OPEN

3 pt. min. Muzzleloader only.

Zone: GMUs 127, 130, 133, 136, 139, 142, 145, 149d, 175, 181, 186

White-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader - Early General Season

Open
OPEN

Any deer. Muzzleloader only.

Zone: GMUs 373d, 379d

White-tailed Deer

Regular Firearm

Upcoming
14d

Any deer. Modern Firearm General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 373d, 379d, 381

White-tailed Deer

Modern Firearm - General Season

Upcoming
14d

Any buck. Legal deer.

Zone: GMUs 101, 105, 108, 111, 113, 117d, 121, 124

White-tailed Deer

Regular Firearm

Upcoming
14d

3 pt. min. Modern Firearm General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 127-145, 149d, 154, 162-186

White-tailed Deer

Regular Firearm

Upcoming
14d

Any buck. Modern Firearm General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 203-284

White-tailed Deer

Regular Firearm

Upcoming
14d

Any buck. Modern Firearm General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 101, 105, 108, 111, 113, 117d, 121, 124

White-tailed Deer

Modern Firearm - General Season

Upcoming
14d

Any buck. Legal deer.

Zone: GMUs 203-284

White-tailed Deer

Modern Firearm - General Season

Upcoming
14d

Any deer. Legal deer.

Zone: GMUs 373d, 379d, 381

White-tailed Deer

Modern Firearm - General Season

Upcoming
14d

3 pt. min. Legal deer.

Zone: GMUs 127-145, 149d, 154, 162-186

White-tailed Deer

Youth

Upcoming
21d

3 pt. min. or antlerless. Youth General Season - Modern Firearm.

Zone: GMUs 127-142

White-tailed Deer

Modern Firearm - Youth General Season

Upcoming
21d

3 pt. min. or antlerless. Legal deer. Youth season.

Zone: GMUs 127-142

White-tailed Deer

Youth

Upcoming
21d

Any deer. Youth General Season - Modern Firearm.

Zone: GMU 124

White-tailed Deer

Modern Firearm - Youth General Season

Upcoming
21d

Any deer. Legal deer. Youth season.

Zone: GMU 124

White-tailed Deer

Modern Firearm - Late General Season

Upcoming
35d

Any buck. Legal deer.

Zone: GMUs 105, 108, 111, 113, 117d, 121, 124

White-tailed Deer

Regular Firearm

Upcoming
35d

Any buck. Late General Season - Modern Firearm.

Zone: GMUs 105, 108, 111, 113, 117d, 121, 124

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Late General Season

Upcoming
38d

Any buck. Archery only.

Zone: GMU 101

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Upcoming
38d

Any buck. Late Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMU 101

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Late General Season

Upcoming
48d

3 pt. min. Archery only.

Zone: GMUs 145, 163, 178, 272, 278d

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Late General Season

Upcoming
48d

Any deer. Archery only.

Zone: GMU 373d

White-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader - Late General Season

Upcoming
48d

3 pt. min. Muzzleloader only.

Zone: GMUs 172, 181

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Upcoming
48d

3 pt. min. Late Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 145, 163, 178, 272, 278d

White-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader

Upcoming
48d

3 pt. min. Late Muzzleloader General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 172, 181

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Upcoming
48d

Any deer. Late Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMU 373d

White-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader - Late General Season

Upcoming
53d

3 pt. min. Muzzleloader only.

Zone: GMUs 130, 133, 136, 139, 142

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Late General Season

Upcoming
53d

Any deer. Archery only.

Zone: GMUs 204, 209, 215, 233, 243

White-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader - Late General Season

Upcoming
53d

Any deer. Muzzleloader only.

Zone: GMUs 379d, 381

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Late General Season

Upcoming
53d

Any buck. Archery only.

Zone: GMUs 105, 108, 117d, 121, 124

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Upcoming
53d

Any deer. Late Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 204, 209, 215, 233, 243

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Upcoming
53d

Any buck. Late Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 105, 108, 117d, 121, 124

White-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader

Upcoming
53d

Any buck. Late Muzzleloader General Deer Season.

Zone: GMU 113

White-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader

Upcoming
53d

3 pt. min. Late Muzzleloader General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 130, 133, 136, 139, 142

White-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader

Upcoming
53d

Any deer. Late Muzzleloader General Deer Season.

Zone: GMUs 379d, 381

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Upcoming
53d

3 pt. min. Late Archery General Deer Season.

Zone: GMU 127

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Late General Season

Upcoming
53d

3 pt. min. Archery only.

Zone: GMU 127

White-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader - Late General Season

Upcoming
53d

Any buck. Muzzleloader only.

Zone: GMU 113

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Washington Deer Season FAQ

When does deer season open in Washington?

September 1, 2026 is the earliest listed deer opener in Washington — archery - early general season black-tailed deer runs Sep 1-25, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Washington WDFW.

What are the 2026 deer season dates in Washington?

Washington lists 114 deer season windows: Archery - Early General Season Black-tailed Deer (Sep 1-25, 2026); Archery Black-tailed Deer (Sep 1-25, 2026); Archery Black-tailed Deer (Sep 1-25, 2026); Archery Black-tailed Deer (Sep 1-20, 2026); Archery Black-tailed Deer (Sep 1-25, 2026); Archery Black-tailed Deer (Sep 1-20, 2026); Archery - Early General Season Black-tailed Deer (Sep 1-25, 2026); Archery - Early General Season Black-tailed Deer (Sep 1-20, 2026); and more. Always verify against Washington WDFW before hunting.

Are there different deer seasons in Washington?

Yes — Washington lists separate deer seasons for Archery - Early General Season Black-tailed Deer, Archery Black-tailed Deer, Muzzleloader Black-tailed Deer, Muzzleloader - Early General Season Black-tailed Deer, Regular Firearm Black-tailed Deer, Modern Firearm - General Season Black-tailed Deer. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Washington WDFW.

Do I need a license to hunt deer in Washington?

Yes. Washington generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and deer hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Washington WDFW.