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Summary of General Hunting Season Dates
These tables are summaries only, see the appropriate regulation pamphlet for complete details.

Deer:

Modern Firearm

Archery

Muzzleloader

Elk:

Modern Firearm

Archery

Muzzleloader

Small Game

Bear

Cougar

Upland Game Bird

Migratory Game Bird

Deer: Modern Firearm

Hunt Season	2012 Dates	Game Management Units (GMUs) Deer Areas Note: See page 77 for Firearm Restricted Areas	Legal Deer
High Buck Hunts (See page 94 for information on U.S. Forest Service maps)	Sept. 15-25	Alpine Lakes, Glacier Peak, Pasayten, Olympic Peninsula, and Henry Jackson Wilderness Areas and Lake Chelan Recreation Area	3 pt. min.
Modern Firearm General Deer Seasons
Black-tailed Deer	Oct. 13-31	407, 418, 426, 448, 450, 454, 460, 466, 501–520, 506a, 524–556, 530ad, 560, 568, 572, 574, 601–633, 638–653, 658–673, 684	Any buck
		GMUs 410, 564a, Deer Areas 4013, 4926, 6014, and 6020	Any deer
		578	3 pt. min.
		437, 636, 654, 681	2 pt. min.

White-tailed Deer*	Oct. 13-26	101, 105, 108, 111, 113, 124	Any buck
		373	Any deer
		117, 121	4 pt. min.
	Oct. 13-21	203–284, 328, 330–368, 372	Any buck
		127–154, 162–186	3 pt. min.
		379d, 381	Any deer

Mule Deer*	Oct. 13-26	373d, 382, 388	3 pt. min.
Mule Deer*	Oct. 13-21	101–154, 162–186, 203–284, 328, 330–368, 372, 379d, 381	3 pt. min.
Late Modern Firearm General Deer Seasons
Black-tailed Deer	Nov. 15-18	407, 454 , 466, 501–520, 506a, 524–560, 530ad, 568, 572, 601–633, 638–653, 658–673, 684 and 699d	Any buck
		636, 654, 681	2 pt. min.
		GMUs 410, 564a, Deer Areas 4013, 4926, 6014, 6020	Any deer

White-tailed Deer	Nov. 10-19	105, 108, 111, 113, 124	Any buck
White-tailed Deer	Nov. 10-19	117, 121	4 pt. min.
Hunters 65 and Over, Disabled, or Youth Modern Firearm General Deer Seasons
White-tailed Deer	Oct. 18-21	101, 105, 108, 111, 113	Any deer
	Oct. 18-21	117, 121	4 pt. min. or antlerless
	Oct. 13-26	124	Any deer
	Oct. 13-21	127–142, 145, 154, Deer Area 1010, and 172–178	3 pt. min. or antlerless
	Nov. 10-19	Deer Area 1050	Any deer
	Nov. 10-19	Deer Areas 1060, 1070, and 1080	Anterless

a. See Big Game Closures on page 76. d. See page 76 for information about hunting on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge lands.

Deer: Archery

Hunt Area	2012 Dates	Game Management Units (GMUs) Deer Areas Note: See page 77 for Firearm Restricted Areas	Legal Deer
Early Archery General Deer Seasons
Black-tailed Deer	Sept. 1-28	407–426, 448, 450, 454, 466, 501, 504, 505, 510, 513, 520, 554, 564a, 568, 621–633, 642–652, 658–672, 684d and 699d	Any deer
		460, 503, 601, 603, 615, 618, 673	Any buck
		437, 636, 654, 681	2 pt. min. or antlerless
		578d	3 pt. min.
	Sept. 1-23	516, 524, 556, 638, 653	Any deer
	Sept. 1-23	506a, 530ad, 550, 560, 572, 574, 602, 607, 612	Any buck

White-tailed Deer	Sept. 1-23	154, 162, 163, 178	3 pt. min. or antlerless
	Sept. 1-23	149d	3 pt. min.
	Sept. 1-28	101, 105, 108, 111, 113	Any buck
		124, 204–250, 254–284, 373d, 379, 381	Any deer
		127–145, 166, 169, 172, 175, 181, 186	3 pt. min. or antlerless
		117, 121	4 pt. min.

Mule Deer	Sept. 1-15	101, 204–242, 248, 254, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278d, 284	3 pt. min.
	Sept. 16-28	101, 204–242, 248, 254, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278d, 284	3 pt. min. or antlerless
	Sept. 1-23	178	3 pt. min. or antlerless
	Sept. 1-23	149, 154, 162, 163, 251, 328, 335, 336, 340, 342, 346, 352, 356, 360, 364, 368	3 pt. min.
	Sept. 1-28	105–121, 145, 166, 169, 172, 243, 334	3 pt. min.
	Sept. 1-28	124–142, 175, 181, 186, 244–247, 249, 250, 260, 372, 373d, 379, 381, 382, 388	3 pt. min. or antlerless
Late Archery General Deer Seasons
Black-tailed Deer	Nov. 21-Dec. 8	437, 636, 654, 681	2 pt. min. or antlerless
	Nov. 21-Dec. 15	466, 510–520, 524, 556, 638, 648, and 699d	Any deer
	Nov. 21-Dec. 15	460, 506a, 530ad, 560, 572, 601, 607–618	Any buck
	Nov. 21-Dec. 31	407, 410, 454, 505, 564a, 627, 642, 660–672	Any deer
	Nov. 21-Dec. 31	603, 624, 652	Any buck

White-tailed Deer	Nov. 10-Dec. 15	101	Any deer
	Nov. 20-Dec. 8	145, 163, 178	3 pt. min. or antlerless
	Nov. 21-Dec. 15	204, 209, 215, 233, 243, 272, 278d, 373d	Any deer
	Nov. 25-Dec. 15	105, 108, 124	Any deer
	Nov. 25-Dec. 15	127	3 pt. min. or antlerless
	Nov. 25-Dec. 9	117, 121	4 pt. min.
	Dec. 10-15	117, 121	4 pt. min. or antlerless

Mule Deer	Nov. 20-Dec. 8	145, 163, 178	3 pt. min. or antlerless
	Nov. 21-30	209, 215, 233, 243, 250	3 pt. min.
	Nov. 21-Dec. 8	346, 352, 364, 388, Deer Area 3682	3 pt. min.
	Nov. 21-Dec. 8	272, 278d, 373d	3 pt. min. or antlerless
	Dec. 9-31	Deer Area 1021	Antlerless

a. See Big Game Closures on page 76. d. See page 76 for information about hunting on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge lands.

Deer: Muzzleloader

Hunt Area	2012 Dates	Game Management Units (GMUs) Deer Areas Note: See page 77 for Firearm Restricted Areas	Legal Deer
High Buck Hunts (See page 76 for information on U.S. Forest Service maps.)	Sept. 15-25	Alpine Lakes, Glacier Peak, Pasayten, Olympic Peninsula, and Henry Jackson Wilderness areas, and Lake Chelan Recreation Area	3 pt. min.
Early Muzzleloader General Deer Seasons
Black-tailed Deer	Sept. 29-Oct. 7	407, 418, 426, 448, 450, 501, 504, 505, 506a, 510, 513, 516, 520, 530ad, 554, 556, 568, 572, 574, 603, 607, 612, 615, 624, 638, 642, 648, 660, 663, 672, 673, 684d	Any buck
		410, 454, 564a, 627, 652, 666, Deer Areas 4926 and 6020	Any deer
		437, 636	2 pt. min.
		578d	3 pt. min.

White-tailed Deer	Sept. 29-Oct. 7	101, 105, 108, 111, 113, 124, 203, 204, 209, 215, 231, 233, 239, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 248, 250, 251, 260, 278d, 284	Any buck
		117, 121	4 pt. min.
		142	3 pt. min. or antlerless
		127, 130, 133, 136, 139, 145, 149d, 175, 181, 186	3 pt. min.
		373, 379d	Any deer
		117, 121	4 pt. min.

Mule Deer	Sept. 29-Oct. 7	101–145, 117d, 149d, 175, 181, 186, 203, 204, 209, 215, 231, 233, 239, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 248, 250, 251, 254, 260, 262, 266, 269, 272, 284, 328, 330–342, 352–360, 368, 373d, 379d, 382	3 pt. min.
Mule Deer	Sept. 29-Oct. 7	278	3 pt. min. or antlerless
Late Muzzleloader General Deer Seasons
Black-tailed Deer	Nov. 22-Dec. 15	407, 410, 454, 501, 504, 564a, 633, 666, 684d, and Deer Areas 4926 and 6020	Any deer
		654	2 pt. min.
		460, 550, 602, 651, 658	Any buck
	Nov. 22-Dec. 6	667, 673	Any buck
	Dec. 7-15	673	Any deer

White-tailed Deer	Nov. 25-Dec. 8	113	Any buck
		130, 133, 136, 139	3 pt. min. or antlerless
		172, 181	3 pt. min. or antlerless
	Nov. 20-30	379d, 381	Any deer

Mule Deer	Nov. 20-30	381	3 pt. min. or antlerless
	Nov. 20-30	379, 382	3 pt. min.
	Nov. 25-Dec. 8	130	Antlerless

a. See Big Game Closures on page 76. d. See page 76 for information about hunting on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge lands.

Elk: Modern Firearm

Hunt Area	Elk Tag Required	2012 Dates	Game Management Units (GMUs) Elk Areas Note: See page 77 for Firearm Restricted Areas	Legal Elk
Modern Firearm General Elk Seasons
Eastern Washington	MF	Oct. 27-Nov. 4	101, 105, 108, 111, 113, 117d, 121, 204	Any bull
			145–154, 149d, 162–186, 249, 336–368	Spike bull
			251, 328, 329, 334, 335	True spike bull
			124–142, 372*, 382, 388	Any elk
		Oct. 27-Nov. 15	203, 209–248, 250, 254–290, 373d, 379, 381	Any elk
		Sept. 4-30	Elk Area 2033*	Antlerless
		Sept. 8-23	Elk Area 3722*	Antlerless
		Aug. 1-Jan. 20, 2013	Master Hunters Only: 371, Elk Area 3912	Antlerless
		Aug. 1-Oct. 26	Master Hunters Only: Elk Area 3911** 2nd tag.	Antlerless
		Nov. 10 – Dec. 16	Master Hunters Only: Elk Area 3911**	Antlerless
		Dec. 9-31	Master Hunters Only: 127, 130	Antlerless

Western Washington	WF	Nov. 3-14	407, 460, 466, 503, 505 – 520, 506a, 530ad, 550, 560, 568, 572, 574, 578d, 601–618, 624 (except for Elk Area 6071), 627–633, 638–652, 654–684d. Except master hunters only in Elk Area 6064.	3 pt. min.
			501, 504	3 pt. min. or antlerless
			448, 564, 666	Any elk
			454	Any bull

a. See Big Game Closures on page 76. d. See page 76 for information about hunting on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge lands. * GMU 372 and Elk Areas 2033 and 3722 are mainly private propert; hunters are not advised to try hunting these areas without making prior arrangements for access. ** Master Hunters who hunt in Elk Area 3911 may purchase a master hunter, Elk Area 3911, second elk transport tag to take a second elk. Only one (1) Antlerless elk may be taken from Elk Area 3911, unless drawn for an antlerless elk special permit. Any legal weapon may be used. Master hunter, Elk Area 3911 second elk transport tags will be valid only for Elk Area 3911 from August 1- October 26, 2012. All hunters participating in the Elk Area 3911 hunt must wear hunter orange. Only master hunters with an eastside elk tag can purchase this tag.

Elk: Archery

Hunt Area	Elk Tag Required	2012 Dates	Game Management Units (GMUs) Elk Areas Note: See page 77 for Firearm Restricted Areas	Legal Elk
Early Archery General Elk Seasons
Eastern Washington	EA	Aug. 1-Oct. 26	Master Hunters Only: Elk Area 3911** 2nd tag. Must wear hunter orange.	Antlerless
		Aug. 1-Jan. 20, 2013	Master Hunters Only: 371, Elk Area 3912. Must wear hunter orange.	Antlerless
		Sept. 4-16	101–142, 117d, 243, 247, 249, 250, 373d, 379, 381, 388	Any elk
			162, 166–172, 186, 352, 356	Spike bull
			328, 329, 335	True spike bull
			145, 149d, 154, Elk Area 1010, Elk Area 1013, 163, 175, 178, 181, 334, 336, 340, 346, 364	Spike bull or antlerless

Western Washington	WA	Sept. 4-16	448, 454, 564, 652, 666	Any elk
			407, 501–505, 520, 550, 554, 560, 568, 572, 574, 578, 624, except for Elk Area 6071, Elk Area 6061, 654, 660, 667–673, 681, 684, and 699d	3 pt. min. or antlerless
			460, 466, 506a, 510, 513, 516, 530ad, 601, 602, 603, 607, 612–618, 627, 633, 638–648, 651, 658, and 663. Master hunters only in Elk Area 6064.	3 pt. min.
Late Archery General Elk Seasons
Eastern Washington	EA	Nov. 25-Dec. 8	101, 105, 108, 117d, 121, 204	Any bull
			124, 127, 373d, 388	Any elk
			178	Antlerless
		Dec. 9-Jan. 30, 2013	Elk Area 1010, 163	Antlerless
		Oct. 21-Nov. 15	203, 209–248, 250, 254–290, 278d, 379d, 381. Must wear hunter orange.	Any elk
		Nov. 10-Dec. 16	Master Hunters Only: Elk Area 3911** Must wear hunter orange.	Antlerless
		Nov. 21-Dec. 8	328, 334, 335	True spike bull or antlerless
		Nov. 21-Dec. 8	336, 346, 352, 364, Elk Area 3681	Spike bull or antlerless

Western Washington	WA	Nov. 21-Dec. 15	407, 503, 505, 667, 672, 681, and 699d. Master hunters only in Elk Area 6064 portion of GMU 638.	3 pt. min. or antlerless
			448, 454, 564, 666	Any elk
			603, 612, 615, 638, 648	3 pt. min.
			506a, 520, 530ad	Antlerless

a. See Big Game Closures on page 76. d. See page 76 for information about hunting on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge lands. * GMU 372 and Elk Areas 2033 and 3722 are mainly private property; hunters are not advised to try hunting these areas without making prior arrangements for access. ** Master Hunters who hunt in Elk Area 3911 may purchase a master hunter, Elk Area 3911, second elk transport tag to take a second elk. Only one (1) Antlerless elk may be taken from Elk Area 3911, unless drawn for an antlerless elk special permit. Any legal weapon may be used. Master hunter, Elk Area 3911 second elk transport tags will be valid only for Elk Area 3911 from August 1- October 26, 2012. All hunters participating in the Elk Area 3911 hunt must wear hunter orange. Only master hunters with an eastside elk tag can purchase this tag.

Elk: Muzzleloader

Hunt Area	Elk Tag Required	2012 Dates	Game Management Units (GMUs)/Elk Areas Note: See page 77 for Firearm Restricted Areas	Legal Elk
Early Muzzleloader General Elk Seasons
Eastern Washington	EM	Aug. 1-Oct. 26	Master Hunters Only: Elk Area 3911* 2nd tag. Must wear hunter orange.	Antlerless
		Oct. 6-12	101–121, 117d, 247	Any bull
			124–142, 245, 250	Any elk
			172, 336–342, 352–360, 368	Spike bull
			335, Elk Area 2051	True spike bull

Western Washington	WM	Oct. 6-12	448, 454, 564, 666, 684d	Any elk
			460, 513, 530ad, 554, 568, 574, 578d, 602, 603, 607, 627, 633, 638 except Elk Area 6064, 642, 660, 663, 672	3 pt. min.
			501, 503, 504, 652 except Elk Area 6013 closed to antlerless, 654, 667	3 pt. min. or antlerless
Late Muzzleloader General Elk Seasons
Eastern Washington	EM	Nov. 25-Dec. 8	130 through 142***	Any elk
		Oct. 27-Nov. 15	204	Any bull
		Oct. 27-Nov. 15	203, 209–248, 250, 254–290, 278d, 373d, 379d, 381 Must wear hunter orange.	Any elk
		Aug. 1-Jan. 20, 2013	Master Hunters Only: 371, Elk Area 3912. Must wear hunter orange.	Antlerless
		Nov. 10-Dec. 16	Master Hunters Only: Elk Area 3911** Must wear hunter orange.	Antlerless

Western Washington	WM	Nov. 21-Dec. 8	501, 503, 504, 505, 652 except Elk Area 6013 closed to antlerless.	3 pt. min. or antlerless
		Nov. 21–Dec. 15	448, 454, 564, 666, 684d	Any elk
		Nov. 21–Dec. 15	550, 601, 618, 658, 667	3 pt. min.
		Nov. 21-30	568, 574, 578d	3 pt. min.

a. See Big Game Closures on page 76. d. See page 76 for information about hunting on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge lands. * Must wear hunter orange. Master Hunters who hunt in Elk Area 3911 may purchase a master hunter, Elk Area 3911, second elk transport tag to take a second elk. Only one (1) Antlerless elk may be taken from Elk Area 3911, unless drawn for an antlerless elk special permit. Any legal weapon may be used. Master hunter, Elk Area 3911 second elk transport tags will be valid only for Elk Area 3911 from August 1- October 26, 2012. All hunters participating in the Elk Area 3911 hunt must wear hunter orange. Only master hunters with an eastside elk tag can purchase this tag. * Majority of area is private land. Access is limited. Hunters are advised not to try hunting these areas without making prior arrangements for access.

Small Game

Species	Bag Limits	2012 Season Dates	Notes/Exceptions
Bobcat	None	Statewide: Sept. 1, 2012 - Mar. 15, 2013	Sealing of pelt required. Bobcat may not be hunted with dogs. Pelt Sealing Requirements: Successful hunters/trappers must contact a WDFW office within 20 days of the close of the hunting or trapping season to schedule a hide sealing appointment. The bobcat hide must not be frozen so a seal may be attached. No one may possess an open WDFW bobcat seal unless it has been cut by a licensed taxidermist or fur dealer who has received and invoiced the pelt for processing.
Fox	None	Statewide: Sept. 1, 2012 - Mar. 15, 2013	CLOSED within the exterior boundaries of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie, Okanogan, Wenatchee, and Gifford Pinchot National Forests and GMUs 407 and 410.
Raccoon	None	Statewide: Sept. 1, 2012 - Mar. 15, 2013	CLOSED on Long Island within Willapa National Wildlife Refuge.
Cottontail Rabbit and Snowshoe Hare	5/day, see notes	Statewide: Sept. 1, 2012 - Mar. 15, 2013	Possession limit: 15 straight or mixed bag
Forest Grouse	4/day, see notes	Statewide: Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Possession limit: 12 straight or mixed bag
Crow	None	Statewide: Oct. 1, 2012 - Jan. 31, 2013	Crows in the act of depredation may be taken at any time.
Coyote	None	Year round.	Coyote may not be hunted with dogs. A small game or big game hunting license is required.
Lynx, Pygmy Rabbit, Jackrabbit, Ptarmigan, Sage Grouse, and Sharp-tailed Grouse	Closed statewide, year-round
Beaver, Badger, Weasels, Marten, Mink, Muskrat, and River Otter	Cannot be hunted; see trapping regulations

Fall Bear

Black Bear Management Unit	Season Dates	Hunt Area GMUs
Coastal	Aug. 1-Nov. 15	GMUs 501, 504, 506, 530, 601, 602, 603, 607-621, 636-651, 658-663, 672-684
Puget Sound	Aug. 1-Nov. 15	GMUs 407, 410, 454, 624, 627, 633, 652, 666, 667
North Cascades	Aug. 1-Nov. 15	GMUs 418-450, 460
South Cascades	Aug. 15-Nov. 15	GMUs 466, 485*, 503, 505, 510-520, 524, 550-574, 653, 654
Okanogan	Aug. 15-Nov. 15	GMUs 203, 209-243
East Cascades	Aug. 1-Nov. 15	GMUs 244-247, 249-251, 328, 329-368, 382, 388, 578
Northeastern A	Sept. 1-Nov. 15	GMUs 101-121, 204
Northeastern B	Aug. 15-Nov. 15	GMUs 124-130
Blue Mountains	Sept. 1-Nov. 15	GMUs 145-154, 162-186
Columbia Basin	Aug. 1-Nov. 15	GMUs 133, 136, 139, 142, 248, 254, 260-290, 371-381
Long Island	Sept. 1-Nov. 15	GMU 699**

* Only hunters drawn for a special deer permit in GMU 485 may hunt black bear in this unit. ** Archery only.

Cougar

Hunt Area	Harvest Guideline *	Average Harvest	Early Hunting Season	Late Hunting Season	Legal weapon
2012 GENERAL SEASON
GMU 101	7-9	7	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMU 105	2	4	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 108, 111	5-6	4	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMU 113	4-6	5	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMU 117	6-8	4	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMU 121	5-6	2	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 124, 127, 130	7-9	5	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 133, 136, 139, 142, 248, 254, 260, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278, 284, 290, 330, 334, 371, 372, 373, 379, 381	None	7	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 149, 154, 157, 162, 163	4-6	6	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 145, 166, 175, 178	3-4	4	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 169, 172, 181, 186	3-4	2	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMU 203	4-6	0	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMU 204	6-8	3	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 209, 215	4-5	6	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 218, 231	4-6	2	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMU 224	2-3	1	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 233, 239	3-4	1	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 242, 243	4-6	1	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 244, 246, 247	5-6	0	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 245, 250	5-6	1	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 249, 251	5-6	2	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 328, 329, 335	6-8	10	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346	5-7	5	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 352, 356, 360, 364, 368	5-7	4	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 382, 388	3-4	6	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMU 407	None	1	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 418, 426, 437	11-15	2	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 448, 450	9-13	0	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMU 454	None	0	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMU 460	5-7	3	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 466, 485a, 490	2-3	0	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 501, 504, 506, 530	7-10	1	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 503, 505, 520, 550	6-8	4	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 510, 513	3-4	2	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMU 516	3-5	1	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 522, 524, 554, 556	3-4	1	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMU 560	5-6	1	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 564, 568	3-4	1	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMU 572	3-4	1	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 574, 578	3-5	8	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 601, 602, 603, 612	5-7	1	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 607, 615	4-5	0	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 618, 636, 638	4-5	1	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 621, 624, 627, 633	None	5	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 642, 648, 651	6-8	5	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 652, 666	None	0	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 653, 654	4-6	2	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMUs 658, 660, 663, 672, 673, 681, 684, 699	9-12	2	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon
GMU 667	3-4	5	Sept 1 – Dec 31	Jan 1 – Mar 31	Any legal weapon

a. Special deer permit required to hunt cougar in GMU 485 * Harvest guideline system: In hunt areas with a harvest guideline, the Director may close the cougar late hunting season after January 1 in one or more GMUs if cougar harvest meets or exceeds the guideline. Starting January 1, cougar hunters may hunt cougar from January 1 until the hunt area harvest guideline has been reached and the GMU(s) is closed by the Director or March 31, whichever occurs first. All cougars killed by licensed hunters during the early and late hunting seasons, and seasons authorized under WAC 232-12-243 shall be counted toward the harvest guideline. It is each cougar hunter’s responsibility to verify if the cougar late hunting season is open or closed in hunt areas with a harvest guideline. Cougar hunters can verify if the season is open or closed by calling the toll free cougar hunting hotline or visiting the Departments website. The hotline and website will be updated weekly beginning January 9.

Upland Game Bird
See Migratory Waterfowl and Upland Game Seasons Pamphlet

Species	Area	2011 Season Dates	Daily Bag Limit	Possession Limit
Forest Grouse (Blue, Ruffed, and Spruce)	Statewide	Sept. 1-Dec. 31	4 of any species	12 of any species
Sage and Sharp-tailed grouse, Ptarmigan	CLOSED STATEWIDE
Pheasant ^a	Western Washington	Sept. 24 & 25 (youth only ^b)	2 either sex	4 either sex
	Western Washington	Sept. 26-30 (hunters 65 years or older only)	2 either sex	10 either sex
	Western Washington Regular Season	8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1-Nov. 30 except Saturday, Sunday, and holidays only in the Dungeness Recreation Area	2 either sex	15 either sex
	Western Washington Extended Season (no pheasants released)	8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1-15 ONLY at Skookumchuck, Fort Lewis, Kosmos, Scatter Creek, Belfair, Whidbey Island (except Bayview),& Lincoln Creek release sites	2 either sex	15 either sex
	Eastern Washington	Sept. 24 & 25 (youth only ^b)	3 cocks only	6 cocks only
	Eastern Washington	Oct. 22 - Jan. 16	3 cocks only	15 cocks only
California (Valley) Quail and Northern Bobwhite	Western Washington	Oct. 1 - Nov. 30	10 mixed bag	30 mixed bag
	Eastern Washington	Sept. 24 & 25 (youth only ^b)	10 mixed bag	30 mixed bag
	Eastern Washington	Oct. 1 - Jan. 16	10 mixed bag	30 mixed bag
Quail (Mountain)	Western Washington	Oct. 1 - Nov. 30	2	4
Quail (Mountain)	Eastern Washington	Closed throughout Eastern Washington
Partridge (Chukar & Gray)	Eastern Washington	Sept. 24 & 25 (youth only ^b)	6 chukar & 6 gray	12 chukar & 12 gray
Partridge (Chukar & Gray)	Eastern Washington	Oct. 1 - Jan. 16	6 chukar & 6 gray	18 chukar & 18 gray
Cottontail and Snowshoe Hare	Statewide	Sept. 1 - Mar. 15	5 mixed bag	15 mixed bag
Jackrabbit and Pygmy Rabbit	CLOSED STATEWIDE
Crow	Statewide	Oct. 1 - Jan. 31	No limit	No limit
Turkey ^c See the for more information on turkey hunting. Big Game Hunting Regulations & Spring Turkey Pamphlet	GMUs 105-124	Sept. 24 - Oct. 7	2 beardless turkeys (in addition to other fall turkey harvest)
	GMUs 101, 127-133, 145-154, 162-186	Sept. 24 - Oct. 7	1 either sex turkey
	GMUs 105-124	Nov. 20 - Dec. 15	1 either sex turkey
	Statewide	April 7-8 (youth only ^b)	See Spring Turkey Pamphlet
	Statewide	April 15 - May 31	See Spring Turkey Pamphlet

Beginning in 2009, pheasants are no longer being released for hunting at the Skagit Headquarters release site. The change is necessary because these lands are part of tidal wetland restoration projects and pheasant hunting on the sites is no longer possible. Refer to the WDFW website (http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/upland_birds) for more information. Special youth hunting season open to hunters under 16 years of age (must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old who is not hunting). Must use #4 shot or smaller to hunt turkey. Anyone with a small game license and a valid turkey transport tag may participate. By January 31, hunters must report their hunting activity for each turkey tag acquired by calling toll free 1-877-945-3492 or online at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/wa/Hunterreport. See the Big Game Hunting Seasons & Regulations pamphlet (page 15) for more information on mandatory harvest reporting requirements.

Migratory Game Birds
See Migratory Waterfowl and Upland Game Seasons Pamphlet

Species	Area	2011 Season Dates (inclusive)/Restrictions	Daily Bag Limit	Possession Limit
Ducks For sea duck authorization requirements see page 18.	Statewide	Sept. 24-25 (Youth Hunting Only^a)	7^b	14^b
	Statewide	Oct. 15-19 & Oct. 22 - Jan. 29 except scaup closed Oct. 15-Nov. 4	7^b	14^b
Coots	Statewide	Sept. 24-25 (Youth Hunting Only^a)	25	25
Coots	Statewide	Oct. 15-19 & Oct. 22 - Jan. 29	25	25
Snipe	Statewide	Oct. 15-19 & Oct. 22 - Jan. 29	8	16
Canada Geese	Goose Mgmt Areas 1 & 3	Sept. 10-15	5	10
	Goose Mgmt Area 2A	Sept. 10-15	3	6
	Goose Mgmt Area 2B	Sept. 1-15	5	10
	Goose Mgmt Areas 4 & 5	September season closed
	Statewide (except Goose Mgmt Areas 2A & 2B)	Sept. 24-25 (Youth Hunting Only^a)	4	8
Geese (except Brant) For Goose Management Areas 1, 2A,& 2B authorization requirements, see pages 18 & 19.	Goose Mgmt Area 1	Snow, Ross’, or Blue Geese: Oct. 15 - Jan. 29	4	8
	Goose Mgmt Area 1	Other geese: Oct. 15-27 & Nov. 5 - Jan. 29	4	8
	Goose Mgmt Area 2A	All areas except Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, & Wednesdays only Nov. 12-27 & Dec. 7 - Jan. 29 except closed Dec. 25 & Jan. 1	4^c	8^c
	Goose Mgmt Area 2A	Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays only Nov. 12-26 & Dec. 8 - Jan. 28 except closed Nov. 24	4^c	8^c
	Goose Mgmt Area 2B	8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturdays, & Wednesdays only Oct. 15-26 and Nov. 5 - Jan. 21	4^c	8^c
	Goose Mgmt Area 3	Oct. 15-27 & Nov. 5 - Jan. 29	4	8
	Goose Mgmt Area 4	Saturdays, Sundays, & Wednesdays only: Oct. 15 - Jan. 22; Nov. 11, 24, 25; Dec. 26, 27, 29, 30; Jan. 16, & every day Jan. 23-29	4	8
	Goose Mgmt Area 5	Oct. 15-19 & Oct. 22 - Jan. 29	4	8
Brant For authorization requirements see page 18.	Skagit County	Jan. 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29 Note: If the Skagit County pre-season brant population is below 6,000 (determined by early January survey), this season will be canceled.	2	4
Brant For authorization requirements see page 18.	Pacific County	Jan. 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22	2	4
Band-tailed Pigeon For authorization requirements see page 186.	Statewide	Sept. 15-23	2	4
Mourning Dove	Statewide	Sept. 1-30	10	20
Swans	Closed Statewide
Special youth hunting season open to hunters under 16 years of age (must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old who is not hunting). Daily bag limit: to include not more than 2 hen mallard, 2 pintail, 3 scaup (see restricted dates above), 1 canvasback, and 2 redhead statewide; and to include not more than 1 harlequin, 2 scoter, 2 long-tailed duck, & 2 goldeneye in western Washington. Possession limit: to include not more than 4 hen mallard, 4 pintail, 6 scaup (see restricted dates above), 2 canvasback, and 4 redhead statewide; and to include not more than 1 harlequin, 4 scoter, 4 long-tailed duck, and 4 goldeneye in western Washington. Season limit: 1 harlequin in western Washington. Daily bag limit: to include not more than 1 dusky Canada goose and 3 cackling geese in Areas 2A & 2B; and to include not more than 1 Aleutian goose in Area 2B. Possession limit: to include not more than 1 dusky Canada goose and 6 cackling geese in Areas 2A & 2B; and to include not more than 2 Aleutian geese in Area 2B. Season limit: 1 dusky Canada goose. A dusky Canada goose is defined as a dark breasted (Munsell 10 YR, 5 or less) Canada goose with a culmen (bill) length of 40-50 mm. A cackling goose is defined as a goose with a culmen (bill) length of 32 mm or less.