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Washington Mule Deer Seasons
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
Early Archery General
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Various GMUs with different harvest restrictions and end dates
Early Archery General Black-tailed
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Various GMUs with different harvest restrictions and end dates
High Modern Firearm
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Rifle
Alpine Lakes, Mount Baker, Glacier Peak, Pasayten, Olympic Peninsula, Henry Jackson Wilderness Areas and Lake Chelan Recreation Area. 3 pt. min.
High Muzzleloader
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Alpine Lakes, Glacier Peak, Pasayten, Mount Baker, Olympic Peninsula, Henry Jackson Wilderness areas, and Lake Chelan Recreation Area. 3 pt. min.
Early Muzzleloader General
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Early Muzzleloader General Black-tailed
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Various GMUs with different harvest restrictions
General Modern Firearm
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Rifle
3 pt. min. in most units
General Modern Firearm Black-tailed
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Rifle
Various GMUs with different harvest restrictions
Late General Modern Firearm Black-tailed
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Rifle
Various GMUs with different harvest restrictions
Late Archery General
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Various GMUs with different harvest restrictions and end dates
Late Muzzleloader General
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Late Muzzleloader General Black-tailed
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Various GMUs with different harvest restrictions
Late Archery General Black-tailed
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Various GMUs with different harvest restrictions and end dates
Washington Mule Deer Licenses
Resident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer + Elk + Bear + Cougar License w/ discounted Small game license | OTC | — | $163.39 |
Bear identification test may be required | |||
| Deer + Elk + Bear + Cougar License w/ discounted Small game license | OTC | Disabled hunters | $76.86 |
Bear identification test may be required | |||
| Deer + Elk + Bear + Cougar License w/ discounted Small game license | OTC | Ages 0–15; Youth hunters | $76.86 |
Bear identification test may be required | |||
| Deer + Elk + Bear + Cougar License w/ discounted Small game license | OTC | Ages 70+; Senior hunters | $58.19 |
Bear identification test may be required | |||
| Deer + Elk License | OTC | — | $116.85 |
| Deer License | OTC | — | $61.70 |
| Get Outdoors | OTC | — | $322.98 |
Includes Annual Fish Washington License, 2 pole and Puget Sound Crab endorsements, Deer + Elk + Bear + Cougar License w/ discounted Small game license, deer, elk, bear, cougar tags + 2 turkey tags, migratory bird permit and migratory bird hunt authorization | |||
| Multi-season Deer or Elk Tag Application | Draw | — | $9.61 |
Price per application | |||
| Second Deer Tag | Draw | — | $68.48 |
Only available by special permit through a random drawing | |||
Nonresident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer + Elk + Bear + Cougar License w/ discounted Small game license | OTC | — | $1,321.62 |
Bear identification test may be required | |||
| Deer + Elk + Bear + Cougar License w/ discounted Small game license | OTC | Disabled hunters; Veteran | $163.39 |
Bear identification test may be required | |||
| Deer + Elk License | OTC | — | $1,020.06 |
| Deer License | OTC | — | $599.07 |
Other Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black-tailed Deer Raffle Permit | DrawDeadline July 15, 2025 | — | $6.00 |
1 additional buck black-tailed deer. GMUs open to black-tailed deer hunting except GMU 485. Season Sept 1-Dec 31. | |||
| Mule Deer Raffle Permit | DrawDeadline July 15, 2025 | — | $6.00 |
1 additional any buck mule deer. GMUs open to mule deer hunting. Season Sept 1-Dec 31. | |||
| Multi-season Deer Tag | Draw | — | $191.77 |
Only available by special permit through a random drawing | |||
| North-central Washington Big Game Raffle Permit | DrawDeadline July 15, 2025 | — | $17.00 |
May harvest 3 of 5 species: white-tailed deer, mule deer, cougar, black bear, California bighorn sheep. 200 series GMUs and specific sheep areas. | |||
| Southeast Washington Big Game Raffle Permit | DrawDeadline July 15, 2025 | — | $22.50 |
May harvest 4 of 5 species: white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, cougar, black bear. GMUs 139-154 & 162-186. | |||
| Three-deer Raffle Permit | DrawDeadline July 15, 2025 | — | $17.00 |
Allows harvest of 1 additional any buck black-tailed deer, 1 additional any buck mule deer, and 1 additional any buck white-tailed deer. Season Sept 1-Dec 31. | |||
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