| Species | Season | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Black bear | General | Sep 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
| Deer | Firearm · High Buck Hunt · Alpine Lakes, Mount Baker, Glacier Peak, Pasayten, Olympic Peninsula, Henry Jackson Wilderness Areas and Lake Chelan Recreation Area | Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026 |
| Deer | Firearm · General Season - Black-tailed Deer · 407, 418, 426, 437, 448, 450, 454, 460, 466, 501-505, 506 ad, 510-520, 524, 530 ad, 550-560, 568, 572, 574, 601-621, 624 (except Deer Area 6020), 627-654, 658-699 d | Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 |
Data verified 12 days ago against official Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife sources.
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