Washington Deer Hunting Season 2025
Recorded deer windows for Washington, including history and unverified dates.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
0 of 3 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Washington Deer Season Calendar
Find all deer hunting season dates for Washington including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025.
All Deer Seasons
3 seasons for Washington deer hunting
Sep 6-26, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Early archery
Oct 11 - Nov 8, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. General modern firearm
Oct 4-10, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Early muzzleloader
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Important Note for Washington
Washington has GMU-specific seasons and special permits.
Washington Deer Hunting FAQ
Common questions about deer hunting in Washington
When is deer season in Washington?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-09-06 to 2025-09-26; 2025-10-11 to 2025-11-08; 2025-10-04 to 2025-10-10. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
When does archery deer season start in Washington?
Recorded archery deer window: Sep 6, 2025 to Sep 26, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. Early archery
When is deer rifle/firearms season in Washington?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-10-11 to 2025-11-08. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does Washington have a muzzleloader deer season?
Recorded muzzleloader deer window: Oct 4, 2025 to Oct 10, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. Early muzzleloader
Do I need a license to hunt deer in Washington?
Yes, you need a valid Washington hunting license and any required deer tags or permits. Check with the Washington wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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