Washington Small Game Laws Pigeon Season

  1. Washington State Small Game Regulations

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Washington Small Game Laws Pigeon Season

Washington Bird Hunting

Washington State Small Game Regulations

Ducks, Coots, Snipe, Pigeon and Dove Seasons

Species

Area

Season Dates

Daily Bag Limit

Possession Limit

Duck

For sea duck authorizations see License Fees & Information.

W. Washington YouthSept. 26a7b7b
E. Washington YouthOct. 3a7b7b
Youth, Veterans & Active Military (Statewide)Feb. 6a7b7b
StatewideOct. 17-25 & Oct. 28 – Jan. 31, except Scaup season closed Oct. 17 – Nov. 67b21b
CootW. Washington YouthSept. 262525
E. Washington YouthOct. 32525
Youth, Veteran & Active MilitaryFeb. 6a2525
StatewideOct. 17-25 & Oct. 28 – Jan. 312575
SnipeStatewideOct. 17-25 & Oct. 28 – Jan. 31824
Band-tailed Pigeon

For authorization reporting requirements, see License Fees & Information.

StatewideSept. 15 – 2326
Mourning DoveStatewideSept. 1 – Oct. 301545
a Special hunting dates: Youth is open to hunters under 16 years of age (must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old who is not hunting unless eligible); Veterans and Active Military is open to: veterans must have served in the active military, naval, or air service, and discharged or released under Honorable conditions, Active duty military includes members of the National Guard and Reserves on active duty (other than for training). Must have one of the following, or a copy of, during the hunt: DD214, Veteran Benefit Card, Retired Active Military I.D., or Active Duty I.D. card.

bDaily bag limit: 7 ducks, to include not more than 2 hen mallard, 1 pintail, 2 scaup, 2 canvasback, and 2 redhead statewide; and to include not more than 1 harlequin (see season limit), 2 scoter, 2 long0tailed duck, & 2 goldeneye in western Washington.

Possession limit (Youth and Youth, Vetern and Active Military Dates): Same as daily bag limit.

Possesion limit (Regular Season): 21 ducks, to include not more than 6 hen mallard, 3 pintail, 6 scaup, 6 canvasback, and 6 redhead statewide; and to include not more than 1 harlequin, 6 scoter, 6 long-tailed duck, and 6 goldeneye in western Washington.

Season limit: 1 harlequin in western Washington.