Read from Department of Fish and Wildlife on August 23, 2026.
Seasons and limits change, and corrections are issued mid-season. Confirm with Department of Fish and Wildlife before you hunt.
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Washington is part of the Pacific Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2026–2027 waterfowl season runs from September 1 through March 10, 2027, with 70 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Department of Fish and Wildlife within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Season dates, bag limits, shooting hours, and other regulatory information are provided for convenience only, may be inaccurate or out of date, and do not constitute legal advice. You are solely responsible for verifying current regulations with your state or provincial wildlife agency before every hunt.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2,3,4 | Oct 17 – Oct 25 First Split | 7 7 ducks: not more than 2 hen mallard, 3 pintail, 2 scaup, 2 canvasback, 2 redhead statewide; not more than 3 scoter, 2 long-tailed duck, 3 goldeneye in western WA. Scaup season closed Oct. 17 - Nov. 6. Harlequin Duck closed statewide except 52 permits. | 21 |
| Oct 28 – Jan 31 Second Split | 7 7 ducks: not more than 2 hen mallard, 3 pintail, 2 scaup, 2 canvasback, 2 redhead statewide; not more than 3 scoter, 2 long-tailed duck, 3 goldeneye in western WA. Scaup season closed through Nov. 6. Harlequin Duck closed statewide except 52 permits. | 21 | |
| Feb 6 – Feb 6 Youth, Veterans & Active Military | 7 | 7 | |
| Eastern WashingtonEast of Cascade crest | Oct 3 – Oct 3 E. Washington Youth | 7 | 7 |
| Western WashingtonWest of Cascade crest | Sep 26 – Sep 26 W. Washington Youth | 7 | 7 |
Species-by-species limits are being verified against Department of Fish and Wildlife. Dates and daily bag limits above are confirmed.
17 ducks: not more than 2 hen mallard, 3 pintail, 2 scaup, 2 canvasback, 2 redhead statewide; not more than 3 scoter, 2 long-tailed duck, 3 goldeneye in western WA. Scaup season closed Oct. 17 - Nov. 6. Harlequin Duck closed statewide except 52 permits.
2First split of statewide regular duck season. Scaup closed Oct. 17–Nov. 6 within this segment.
37 ducks: not more than 2 hen mallard, 3 pintail, 2 scaup, 2 canvasback, 2 redhead statewide; not more than 3 scoter, 2 long-tailed duck, 3 goldeneye in western WA. Scaup season closed through Nov. 6. Harlequin Duck closed statewide except 52 permits.
4Second split of statewide regular duck season. Scaup closed Oct. 17–Nov. 6; the Oct. 28–Nov. 6 portion of this split is listed as excluded_dates for scaup only — overall duck season is open. Possession limit 21 (3x daily).
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Mgmt Area 2 - Coast1,2,3,4Pacific county and that portion of Grays Harbor county west of Hwy 101. Saturdays, Sundays & Wednesdays only. Dusky Canada Goose closed Oct-Mar. | Sep 5 – Sep 13 September Season | 5 Canada geese only. Daily bag/possession limits in Pacific County are 15/45 during September Canada goose season. | 15 |
| Oct 17 – Nov 29 Wed, Sat & Sun only Regular Season First Split | 2 Saturdays, Sundays, & Wednesdays only. Canada geese 2/day (Dusky closed), White-fronted 6/day, White geese 10/day. Authorization and SW Canada Goose harvest record card required. | 6 | |
| Dec 12 – Jan 10 Wed, Sat & Sun only Regular Season Second Split | 2 Saturdays, Sundays, & Wednesdays only. Canada geese 2/day (Dusky closed), White-fronted 6/day, White geese 10/day. Authorization and SW Canada Goose harvest record card required. | 6 | |
| Goose Mgmt Area 35,6,7,8All other parts of western Washington not included in Goose Management Areas 1 and 2. | Sep 5 – Sep 13 September Season | 5 Canada geese only. | 15 |
| Oct 17 – Oct 25 First Split | 3 Canada geese 3/day, White-fronted 6/day, White geese 10/day. | 9 | |
| Nov 7 – Jan 31 Second Split | 3 Canada geese 3/day, White-fronted 6/day, White geese 10/day. | 9 | |
| Goose Management Area 55,7,9,10,11All other parts of eastern Washington not included in Goose Management Area 4. | Sep 5 – Sep 6 September Season | 5 Canada geese only. | 10 |
| Oct 17 – Nov 2 First Split | 3 Canada geese 3/day, White-fronted 6/day, White geese 10/day. | 9 | |
| Nov 7 – Jan 31 Second Split | 3 Canada geese 3/day, White-fronted 6/day, White geese 10/day. | 9 | |
| Goose Management Area 45,10,12,13,14,15Adams, Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Franklin, Grant, Kittitas, Lincoln, Okanogan, Spokane, and Walla Walla counties. (Prose spelling of the table's "Goose Mgmt Area 4".) | Sep 5 – Sep 6 September Season | 5 Canada geese only. | 10 |
| Oct 17 – Jan 31 Wed, Sat & Sun only Plus Nov 26, Nov 27, Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 28, Dec 29, Jan 1, Jan 18 Closed Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9, Dec 10, Dec 11, Dec 12, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15, Dec 16, Dec 17, Dec 18, Dec 19, Dec 20, Dec 21, Dec 22 Regular Season (Sat/Sun/Wed only; every day Jan 25-31) | 3 Saturdays, Sundays, & Wednesdays only (Oct. 17-Nov. 29, Dec. 23-Jan. 24); every day Jan. 25-31. Additional hunt days: Nov. 26 & 27; Dec. 24, 25, 28, 29; Jan. 1 & 18. Canada geese 3/day, White-fronted 6/day, White geese 10/day. White goose closed Nov. 30 - Dec. 22. | 9 | |
| Nov 30 – Dec 22 Wed, Sat & Sun only Canada/White-fronted Only (White Goose Closure) | 3 Saturdays, Sundays, & Wednesdays only. Canada & white-fronted goose only. White goose closure Nov. 30 - Dec. 22. | 9 | |
| Goose Mgmt Area 2 - Inland5,16,17,18,19,20,21,22Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum counties and that portion of Grays Harbor county east of Hwy 101. Saturdays, Sundays & Wednesdays only. Dusky Canada Goose closed Oct-Mar. | Sep 5 – Sep 13 September Season | 5 Canada geese only. | 15 |
| Oct 17 – Nov 1 Wed, Sat & Sun only Regular Season First Split | 2 Saturdays, Sundays, & Wednesdays only (Ridgefield NWR: Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays only). Canada geese 2/day (Dusky closed), White-fronted 6/day, White geese 10/day. Authorization required. | 6 | |
| Nov 25 – Jan 10 Wed, Sat & Sun only Regular Season Second Split | 2 Saturdays, Sundays, & Wednesdays only (Ridgefield NWR: Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays only Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 25 - Jan. 10). Canada geese 2/day (Dusky closed). Authorization required. | 6 | |
| Feb 7 – Feb 15 Wed, Sat & Sun only Late February Season | 2 Saturdays, Sundays, & Wednesdays only. Canada geese 2/day (Dusky closed). NWRs and WDFW Wildlife Areas closed during Feb. 7-15 except Youth/Vets/Military hunt date. | 6 | |
| Goose Mgmt Area 15,6,23,24,25Skagit and Whatcom counties, and that portion of Snohomish County west of Interstate 5. Mandatory Harvest Report due March 20th. | Sep 5 – Sep 13 September Season | 5 Canada geese only. | 15 |
| Oct 17 – Nov 29 Regular Season | 3 Canada geese 3/day, White-fronted geese 6/day, White geese 6/day. Snow goose authorization required. | 9 | |
| Dec 12 – Jan 31 Regular Season Second Split | 3 Canada geese 3/day, White-fronted geese 6/day, White geese 6/day. Snow goose authorization required. | 9 |
Not yet confirmed against the official source. We have not matched every value here to Department of Fish and Wildlife. Check the official regulations before you hunt.
1Canada geese only. Daily bag/possession limits in Pacific County are 15/45 during September Canada goose season.
2September Canada Goose season. Footnote d: Pacific County limits 15/45.
3Saturdays, Sundays, & Wednesdays only. Canada geese 2/day (Dusky closed), White-fronted 6/day, White geese 10/day. Authorization and SW Canada Goose harvest record card required.
4Dusky Canada goose season closed Oct.-March. Special shooting hours apply.
5Canada geese only.
6September Canada Goose season. Limits include Canada geese only.
7Canada geese 3/day, White-fronted 6/day, White geese 10/day.
8GMA 3 Oct. 17-25 and Nov. 7 - Jan. 31 season.
9GMA 5 Oct. 17 - Nov. 2 & Nov. 7 - Jan. 31 season. First split.
10September Canada Goose season GMA 4 & 5.
11GMA 5 second split.
12Saturdays, Sundays, & Wednesdays only. Canada & white-fronted goose only. White goose closure Nov. 30 - Dec. 22.
13White goose closure period in GMA 4. | SUPPRESSED 2026-08-08: restriction text says "Saturdays, Sundays & Wednesdays only" but the row published as open EVERY day - four illegal days a week shown to hunters. open_days_of_week set to {3,6,7} (ISO Wed/Sat/Sun) via migration 025. Do NOT re-verify until (a) app/seasons reads the new day columns and (b) additional_open_dates is checked against the WDFW pamphlet - WDFW lists extra hunt days for some GMA ranges, and a weekday pattern alone would under-report those.
14Saturdays, Sundays, & Wednesdays only (Oct. 17-Nov. 29, Dec. 23-Jan. 24); every day Jan. 25-31. Additional hunt days: Nov. 26 & 27; Dec. 24, 25, 28, 29; Jan. 1 & 18. Canada geese 3/day, White-fronted 6/day, White geese 10/day. White goose closed Nov. 30 - Dec. 22.
15Corrected 2026-09-14 from WDFW 26WAGB-LR.pdf. GMA 4 regular season is NOT continuous Oct 17 - Jan 31: Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays ONLY during Oct 17 - Nov 29 and Dec 23 - Jan 24; every day Jan 25-31; plus Nov 26-27, Dec 24-25, Dec 28-29, Jan 1 and Jan 18. White geese CLOSED Nov 30 - Dec 22 (the separate Canada/White-fronted row covers that window). Day restriction lives in open_days_of_week and in the segment name because the app renders neither.
16September Canada Goose season. Source table covers GMA 2 Coast and Inland together.
17Saturdays, Sundays, & Wednesdays only (Ridgefield NWR: Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays only). Canada geese 2/day (Dusky closed), White-fronted 6/day, White geese 10/day. Authorization required.
18Dusky Canada goose season closed Oct.-March. Different days at Ridgefield NWR.
19Saturdays, Sundays, & Wednesdays only (Ridgefield NWR: Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays only Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 25 - Jan. 10). Canada geese 2/day (Dusky closed). Authorization required.
20Dusky Canada goose season closed Oct.-March.
21Saturdays, Sundays, & Wednesdays only. Canada geese 2/day (Dusky closed). NWRs and WDFW Wildlife Areas closed during Feb. 7-15 except Youth/Vets/Military hunt date.
22NWRs and WDFW Wildlife Areas closed during this period.
23Canada geese 3/day, White-fronted geese 6/day, White geese 6/day. Snow goose authorization required.
24First split of regular season for GMA 1. Mandatory harvest report due March 20.
25Second split of regular season for GMA 1. Some WDFW lands closed on February dates.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific CountyBrant hunt area. | Jan 16 – Jan 31 Closed Jan 18, Jan 20, Jan 22, Jan 25, Jan 27, Jan 29 Pacific County — Jan 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30 & 31 only | 2 | 6 |
| Clallam & Whatcom Counties1Brant hunt area. Skagit dates are determined by survey results. | Jan 23 – Jan 30 Wed & Sat only Closed Jan 24, Jan 25, Jan 26, Jan 28, Jan 29 Clallam & Whatcom — Jan 23, 27 & 30 only | 2 Selected days only: Jan. 23, 27, and 30. Authorization and harvest record card required. | 6 |
Not yet confirmed against the official source. We have not matched every value here to Department of Fish and Wildlife. Check the official regulations before you hunt.
1Selected days only: Jan. 23, 27, and 30. Authorization and harvest record card required.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Management Area 51,2All other parts of eastern Washington not included in Goose Management Area 4. | Oct 17 – Nov 2 First Split | 10 | 30 |
| Nov 7 – Jan 31 Second Split | 10 | 30 | |
| Goose Mgmt Area 13,4,5,6,7,8Skagit and Whatcom counties, and that portion of Snohomish County west of Interstate 5. Mandatory Harvest Report due March 20th. | Oct 17 – Nov 29 Regular Season | 6 Snow goose authorization and harvest record card required. Special Skagit/Whatcom County restrictions apply. | 18 |
| Dec 12 – Jan 31 Regular Season Second Split | 6 Snow goose authorization and harvest record card required. | 18 | |
| Feb 13 – Feb 21 Late Season | 10 White goose only (Snow, Ross', Blue phases). Some WDFW lands closed in GMA 1. | 30 | |
| Goose Mgmt Area 39,10All other parts of western Washington not included in Goose Management Areas 1 and 2. | Oct 17 – Oct 25 First Split | 10 | 30 |
| Nov 7 – Jan 31 Second Split | 10 | 30 | |
| Goose Mgmt Area 2 - Coast11,12,13Pacific county and that portion of Grays Harbor county west of Hwy 101. Saturdays, Sundays & Wednesdays only. Dusky Canada Goose closed Oct-Mar. | Oct 17 – Nov 29 Wed, Sat & Sun only Regular Season First Split | 10 Saturdays, Sundays, & Wednesdays only. | 30 |
| Dec 12 – Jan 10 Wed, Sat & Sun only Regular Season Second Split | 10 Saturdays, Sundays, & Wednesdays only. | 30 | |
| Goose Mgmt Area 2 - Inland11,14,15Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum counties and that portion of Grays Harbor county east of Hwy 101. Saturdays, Sundays & Wednesdays only. Dusky Canada Goose closed Oct-Mar. | Oct 17 – Nov 1 Wed, Sat & Sun only Regular Season First Split | 10 Saturdays, Sundays, & Wednesdays only. | 30 |
| Nov 25 – Jan 10 Wed, Sat & Sun only Regular Season Second Split | 10 Saturdays, Sundays, & Wednesdays only. | 30 | |
| Goose Management Area 416,17Adams, Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Franklin, Grant, Kittitas, Lincoln, Okanogan, Spokane, and Walla Walla counties. (Prose spelling of the table's "Goose Mgmt Area 4".) | Feb 20 – Mar 10 Wed, Sat & Sun only Late Season | 20 White goose only. ⚠️ SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS & WEDNESDAYS ONLY within these dates — not every day. Verbatim from WDFW: "Saturdays, Sundays, & Wednesdays only". Confirm the exact open days with WDFW before hunting. | 60 |
1White geese GMA 5 first split.
2White geese GMA 5 second split.
3Snow goose authorization and harvest record card required. Special Skagit/Whatcom County restrictions apply.
4White goose (snow, Ross', blue phase) regular season first split.
5Snow goose authorization and harvest record card required.
6White goose regular season second split.
7White goose only (Snow, Ross', Blue phases). Some WDFW lands closed in GMA 1.
8Late season white goose only.
9White geese GMA 3 first split.
10White geese GMA 3 second split.
11Saturdays, Sundays, & Wednesdays only.
12White geese (snow, Ross', blue phase) in GMA 2 Coast.
13White geese (snow, Ross', blue phase) second split GMA 2 Coast.
14White geese GMA 2 Inland.
15White geese GMA 2 Inland second split.
16White goose only. ⚠️ SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS & WEDNESDAYS ONLY within these dates — not every day. Verbatim from WDFW: "Saturdays, Sundays, & Wednesdays only". Confirm the exact open days with WDFW before hunting.
17Late season white goose only in GMA 4. | SUPPRESSED 2026-08-08: restriction text says "Saturdays, Sundays & Wednesdays only" but the row published as open EVERY day - four illegal days a week shown to hunters. open_days_of_week set to {3,6,7} (ISO Wed/Sat/Sun) via migration 025. Do NOT re-verify until (a) app/seasons reads the new day columns and (b) additional_open_dates is checked against the WDFW pamphlet - WDFW lists extra hunt days for some GMA ranges, and a weekday pattern alone would under-report those.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2,3,4 | Oct 17 – Oct 25 First Split | 25 | 75 |
| Oct 28 – Jan 31 Second Split | 25 | 75 | |
| Feb 6 – Feb 6 Youth, Veterans & Active Military · Source unconfirmed — check state regs | 25 Youth and Veterans & Active Military. | 25 | |
| Eastern Washington5,6East of Cascade crest | Oct 3 – Oct 3 Youth Only · Source unconfirmed — check state regs | 25 Youth Only | 25 |
| Western Washington5,7West of Cascade crest | Sep 26 – Sep 26 Youth Only · Source unconfirmed — check state regs | 25 Youth Only | 25 |
1Youth and Veterans & Active Military.
2Youth, Veterans & Active Military special hunt date; possession same as daily bag.
3Regular season first split.
4Regular season second split.
5Youth Only
6Coot youth hunt — Eastern Washington.
7Coot youth hunt — Western Washington.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2 | Feb 6 – Feb 6 Youth, Veterans & Active Military (Statewide) Duck · Source unconfirmed — check state regs | 7 Youth Only (hunters 15 years of age or under, accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old who is not hunting). 7 ducks: not more than 2 hen mallard, 3 pintail, 2 scaup, 2 canvasback, 2 redhead statewide; not more than 3 scoter, 2 long-tailed duck, 3 goldeneye in western WA. | 7 |
| Eastern Washington3,4,5,6East of Cascade crest | Oct 3 – Oct 3 E. Washington Youth · Source unconfirmed — check state regs | 7 Youth Only (hunters 15 years of age or under, accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old who is not hunting). 7 ducks: not more than 2 hen mallard, 3 pintail, 2 scaup, 2 canvasback, 2 redhead statewide. | 7 |
| Oct 3 – Oct 3 E. Washington Youth Goose (GMAs 4 & 5) | – Canada and white-fronted goose only. GMAs 4 & 5. | – | |
| Western Washington1,7,8,9West of Cascade crest | Sep 26 – Sep 26 W. Washington Youth Goose (GMAs 1, 2, & 3) | – Canada and white-fronted goose only. GMAs 1, 2, & 3. | – |
| Sep 26 – Sep 26 W. Washington Youth Duck · Source unconfirmed — check state regs | 7 Youth Only (hunters 15 years of age or under, accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old who is not hunting). 7 ducks: not more than 2 hen mallard, 3 pintail, 2 scaup, 2 canvasback, 2 redhead statewide; not more than 3 scoter, 2 long-tailed duck, 3 goldeneye in western WA. | 7 | |
| Goose Mgmt Area 110,11Skagit and Whatcom counties, and that portion of Snohomish County west of Interstate 5. Mandatory Harvest Report due March 20th. | Sep 26 – Sep 26 Youth Only - Western WA | 3 Canada and white-fronted goose only. White geese NOT included. | 3 |
| Goose Management Area 412,13Adams, Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Franklin, Grant, Kittitas, Lincoln, Okanogan, Spokane, and Walla Walla counties. (Prose spelling of the table's "Goose Mgmt Area 4".) | Oct 3 – Oct 3 Youth Only - Eastern WA | 3 Canada and White-fronted Goose only. | 3 |
| Goose Mgmt Area 2 - Coast10,14Pacific county and that portion of Grays Harbor county west of Hwy 101. Saturdays, Sundays & Wednesdays only. Dusky Canada Goose closed Oct-Mar. | Sep 26 – Sep 26 Youth Only - Western WA | 3 Canada and white-fronted goose only. White geese NOT included. | 3 |
| Goose Mgmt Area 2 - Inland10,14Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum counties and that portion of Grays Harbor county east of Hwy 101. Saturdays, Sundays & Wednesdays only. Dusky Canada Goose closed Oct-Mar. | Sep 26 – Sep 26 Youth Only - Western WA | 3 Canada and white-fronted goose only. White geese NOT included. | 3 |
| Goose Mgmt Area 310,14All other parts of western Washington not included in Goose Management Areas 1 and 2. | Sep 26 – Sep 26 Youth Only - Western WA | 3 Canada and white-fronted goose only. White geese NOT included. | 3 |
| Goose Management Area 512,13All other parts of eastern Washington not included in Goose Management Area 4. | Oct 3 – Oct 3 Youth Only - Eastern WA | 3 Canada and White-fronted Goose only. | 3 |
1Youth Only (hunters 15 years of age or under, accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old who is not hunting). 7 ducks: not more than 2 hen mallard, 3 pintail, 2 scaup, 2 canvasback, 2 redhead statewide; not more than 3 scoter, 2 long-tailed duck, 3 goldeneye in western WA.
2Duck youth, veterans & active military statewide hunt — youth component. Possession limit same as daily bag limit.
3Youth Only (hunters 15 years of age or under, accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old who is not hunting). 7 ducks: not more than 2 hen mallard, 3 pintail, 2 scaup, 2 canvasback, 2 redhead statewide.
4Duck youth hunt — Eastern Washington. Possession limit same as daily bag limit for youth dates.
5Canada and white-fronted goose only. GMAs 4 & 5.
6Eastern WA September youth hunt date from What's Changed table. Bag limit not specified on this page.
7Canada and white-fronted goose only. GMAs 1, 2, & 3.
8Western WA September youth hunt date from What's Changed table. Bag limit not specified on this page.
9Duck youth hunt — Western Washington. Possession limit same as daily bag limit for youth dates.
10Canada and white-fronted goose only. White geese NOT included.
11Youth-only goose hunt; Canada geese 3/day, White-fronted geese 6/day; coots also open (see coot rows).
12Canada and White-fronted Goose only.
13Youth-only goose hunt; Canada geese 3/day, White-fronted geese 6/day; White geese not included.
14Youth-only goose hunt; Canada geese 3/day, White-fronted geese 6/day.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2 | Feb 6 – Feb 6 Youth, Veterans & Active Military (Statewide) · Source unconfirmed — check state regs | 7 Open to veterans (honorably discharged) and active duty military (including National Guard/Reserves on active duty other than training). Must carry DD214, Veteran Benefit Card, Retired Active Military I.D., or Active Duty I.D. 7 ducks sub-limits apply statewide. | 7 |
| Pacific County3Brant hunt area. | Feb 6 – Feb 6 Youth, Veterans & Active Military - Brant | 2 | 2 |
| Goose Management Area 44,5Adams, Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Franklin, Grant, Kittitas, Lincoln, Okanogan, Spokane, and Walla Walla counties. (Prose spelling of the table's "Goose Mgmt Area 4".) | Feb 6 – Feb 6 Youth, Veterans & Active Military | 3 Canada geese 3/day, White-fronted geese 6/day, White geese 10/day. | 3 |
| Goose Management Area 54,5All other parts of eastern Washington not included in Goose Management Area 4. | Feb 6 – Feb 6 Youth, Veterans & Active Military | 3 Canada geese 3/day, White-fronted geese 6/day, White geese 10/day. | 3 |
| Clallam & Whatcom Counties6,7Brant hunt area. Skagit dates are determined by survey results. | Feb 6 – Feb 6 Youth, Veterans & Active Military - Brant | 2 Skagit County status to be determined by aerial survey results. | 2 |
| Goose Mgmt Area 34,8All other parts of western Washington not included in Goose Management Areas 1 and 2. | Feb 6 – Feb 6 Youth, Veterans & Active Military | 3 Canada geese 3/day, White-fronted geese 6/day, White geese 10/day. | 3 |
| Goose Mgmt Area 2 - Inland9,10Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum counties and that portion of Grays Harbor county east of Hwy 101. Saturdays, Sundays & Wednesdays only. Dusky Canada Goose closed Oct-Mar. | Feb 6 – Feb 6 Youth, Veterans & Active Military | 2 Canada geese 2/day, White-fronted geese 6/day, White geese 10/day. Dusky Canada goose season closed. | 2 |
| Goose Mgmt Area 14,11Skagit and Whatcom counties, and that portion of Snohomish County west of Interstate 5. Mandatory Harvest Report due March 20th. | Feb 6 – Feb 6 Youth, Veterans & Active Military | 3 Canada geese 3/day, White-fronted geese 6/day, White geese 10/day. | 3 |
| Goose Mgmt Area 2 - Coast9,10Pacific county and that portion of Grays Harbor county west of Hwy 101. Saturdays, Sundays & Wednesdays only. Dusky Canada Goose closed Oct-Mar. | Feb 6 – Feb 6 Youth, Veterans & Active Military | 2 Canada geese 2/day, White-fronted geese 6/day, White geese 10/day. Dusky Canada goose season closed. | 2 |
1Open to veterans (honorably discharged) and active duty military (including National Guard/Reserves on active duty other than training). Must carry DD214, Veteran Benefit Card, Retired Active Military I.D., or Active Duty I.D. 7 ducks sub-limits apply statewide.
2Possession limit same as daily bag limit for this special date. Combined with youth hunt on Feb. 6.
3Youth, Veterans & Active Military brant hunt Pacific County. Possession same as daily bag.
4Canada geese 3/day, White-fronted geese 6/day, White geese 10/day.
5Youth, Veterans & Active Military special hunt statewide.
6Skagit County status to be determined by aerial survey results.
7Youth, Veterans & Active Military brant hunt. Possession same as daily bag for this hunt.
8Youth, Veterans & Active Military special hunt.
9Canada geese 2/day, White-fronted geese 6/day, White geese 10/day. Dusky Canada goose season closed.
10Youth, Veterans & Active Military special hunt for GMA 2.
11Youth, Veterans & Active Military special hunt. Some WDFW lands closed in GMA 1 on February dates.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2 | Feb 6 – Feb 6 Extended Falconry - Statewide · Source unconfirmed — check state regs | 3 3, straight or mixed bag including duck, coots and all geese. | 3 |
| Eastern Washington2,3East of Cascade crest | Oct 3 – Oct 3 Extended Falconry · Source unconfirmed — check state regs | 3 3, straight or mixed bag including duck, coots, Canada and White-fronted Geese. | 3 |
| Western Washington2,3West of Cascade crest | Sep 26 – Sep 26 Extended Falconry | 3 3, straight or mixed bag including duck, coots, Canada and White-fronted Geese. | 3 |
13, straight or mixed bag including duck, coots and all geese.
2Extended falconry only. Possession same as daily bag.
33, straight or mixed bag including duck, coots, Canada and White-fronted Geese.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | Sep 1 – Oct 30 Mourning Dove | 15 Mourning Dove | 45 |
| Sep 15 – Sep 23 Band-tailed Pigeon · Source unconfirmed — check state regs | 2 Band-tailed Pigeon. Authorization and harvest reporting required; reporting deadline Sept. 30. | 6 | |
| Oct 17 – Oct 25 Snipe — First Split | 8 Common Snipe (Wilson's Snipe) | 24 | |
| Oct 28 – Jan 31 Snipe — Second Split | 8 Common Snipe (Wilson's Snipe) | 24 |
1Band-tailed Pigeon. Authorization and harvest reporting required; reporting deadline Sept. 30.
2Band-tailed Pigeon season. Mandatory harvest reporting by Sept. 30.
3Common Snipe (Wilson's Snipe)
4Snipe season first split. game_type='other' as snipe is not in the enum as a standalone; closest match is other.
5Mourning Dove
6Mourning Dove season.
7Snipe season second split.
Season dates and bag limits are verified against official state wildlife agency publications and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Data shown is for the 2026-2027 season. This data was verified on August 23, 2026. Always confirm with the official regulations before hunting.
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