What is the next hunting draw deadline in Washington?

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When are Washington's hunting draw deadlines?

Every Washington big game application window we have read from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, what is still ahead, and when it ran last.

Washington draw dates

Washington's Multi-season tag drawing for deer and elk opens Dec 1, 2026, in 25 days.

WDFW has printed that 2027 special hunt applications go on sale December 1, 2026, but it has not printed the 2027 submission window, so the special hunt permit row shows the 2026 dates.

Multi-season tag drawing for deer and elkDec 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027
Special hunt permit drawing for deer, elk, mountain goat, moose, bighorn sheep and fall turkeyclosed May 27, 2026

"Applications for 2027 will be available starting on Dec. 1, 2026."

"Deer, elk, and turkey: You must purchase a hunting license prior to submitting a purchased special hunt permit application."

"Mountain goat, moose, or bighorn sheep: You do not need to purchase a hunting license prior to submitting a special hunt permit application for these species."

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Special hunt permits and raffles, checked November 2026.

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Washington's Multi-season tag drawing for deer and elk opens Dec 1, 2026, in 25 days.

The only date ahead that a state has printed so far.

Printed and still ahead

Multi-season tag drawing for deer and elk
Opens in 25 days
Dec 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027
Deer, Elk
"Applications for 2027 will be available Dec. 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027."
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

WDFW has printed that 2027 special hunt applications go on sale December 1, 2026, but it has not printed the 2027 submission window, so the special hunt permit row shows the 2026 dates.

Last printed dates (1)

These dates have passed. They show when the state ran this last time, and the next dates can differ.

Special hunt permit drawing for deer, elk, mountain goat, moose, bighorn sheep and fall turkey
Date passed
Apr 20 to May 27, 2026
Deer, Elk, Mountain goat, Moose, Bighorn sheep, Turkey
"Beginning April 20, hunters may submit special hunt permit applications for 2026 deer, elk, mountain goat, moose, bighorn sheep, and fall turkey seasons. The submission period is open through May 27."
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Special hunt permits and raffles, checked November 2026.

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