Washington Turkey Hunting Season 2026
Recorded turkey windows for Washington, including history and unverified dates.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
0 of 1 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 Turkey Season Calendar
Find all turkey hunting season dates for Washington including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2026.
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1 season for Washington turkey hunting
Apr 15 - May 31, 2026
Unverified date record; agency review required. Spring season
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Important Note for Washington
Only GMU101 Sherman private nontribal ordinary adult hunter any-buck white-tailed bolt-action centerfire≥.24/6mm/unused modern-firearm deer tag Oct17–30 reviewed. Not mule-deer Oct17–27/three-point rule; late modernNov7–19 excludes101, archery/muzzleloader/multiseason/special/other-unit/species/public/tribal rights excluded. Visible antlers above hairline/fawns illegal; one base deer license-year, second-deer exceptions separate. Current license/tag/unit/bag/permission/orange-pink/reporting/CWD/firearm restrictions/local/amendments need checks, not individual permission. Seven histories/license metadata unverified; actual2026 guide/corrections read, correction body/current-law updates manual.
Washington Turkey Hunting FAQ
Common questions about turkey hunting in Washington
When is turkey season in Washington?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2026-04-15 to 2026-05-31. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
When is turkey rifle/firearms season in Washington?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2026-04-15 to 2026-05-31. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Do I need a license to hunt turkey in Washington?
Yes, you need a valid Washington hunting license and any required turkey tags or permits. Check with the Washington wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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