| Species | Season | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Coyote | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Nutria | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Black bear | General | Sep 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
| Cottontail rabbit | General · Cottontail & Snowshoe Hare | Sep 1, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027 |
| Mourning dove | General | Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 |
| Wild turkey | General · Fall General Turkey | Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 |
| Bobcat | General | Sep 1, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027 |
| Raccoon | General | Sep 1, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027 |
| Fox | General | Sep 1, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027 |
| Crow | General | Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 |
| Snowshoe hare | General | Sep 1, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027 |
| Mountain lion | General · General Cougar Season | Sep 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
| Mountain goat | General · Special Permit (draw) · Draw Units | Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 |
| Ruffed grouse | General · Forest Grouse (ruffed/dusky/sooty/spruce) | Sep 15, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 |
| Spruce grouse | General · Forest Grouse (aggregate) | Sep 15, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 |
| Bighorn sheep | General · Special Permit (draw) · Draw Units | Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026 |
| Moose | Firearm · Special Permit (draw) · Permit Hunts | Oct 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 |
Data verified 1 month ago against official Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife sources.
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