Washington is home to at least 35 types of waterfowl and more than a dozen other gamebirds available for harvest across a landscape of lakes, sloughs, bays, beaver ponds, grasslands, scrub-steppe, farmlands, and other diverse habitat. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works hard to make sure hunters can enjoy the natural resources and opportunities the state has to offer.
- Washington State Small Game Regulations
- Washington Small Game Regulations
- Washington State Small Game Hunting Regulations
2020-2021 Migratory Waterfowl and Upland Game Seasons and Rules
This regulation pamphlet details rules for migratory waterfowl and upland game.
Other Small Game Seasons Small Game Species Bag Limit Season Dates Notes and Exceptions Bobcat None Statewide: Sept. 15 Sealing of pelt required. Bobcat may not be hunted with dogs. Pelt Sealing Requirements: Successful hunters/trappers must contact a WDFW office for pelt sealing and submit the associated harvest report to the department by April 20.
Official Hunting Hours
Legal hunting hours for migratory game birds, upland game birds, and turkeys
Washington State Small Game Regulations
Non-toxic shot requirements
Washington Small Game Regulations
To protect wildlife species, nontoxic shot is required for all upland bird hunting on all pheasant release sites statewide.
Goose identification testing
Certain hunters, including new hunters, need to pass an exam to hunt geese in southwest Washington.
Hunter orange requirements
Washington State Small Game Hunting Regulations
State rules require hunters to wear fluorescent hunter orange clothing under specific conditions.