Sub-species: Eastern, Rio Grande, Merriam’s
Tags: Over the counter
Application Period: n/a
Electronic or Print at Home Fulfillment: NO
Hunter Education Required: Yes if born after Jan 1, 1972
Bag Limit: Up to 3 male birds with visible beard (varies by county)
2026 Spring Season Dates: April 15 – May 31
2025 Fall Season Dates:
Sept 1 – Dec 31
Special Youth Hunt: April 1-7
Special Disabled Hunt: No but discounted license available
Decoys Allowed: Yes
Tagging Instructions: Hunters must validate their tag immediately after killing a turkey by removing notches for month and day of kill and then attach tag to the carcass.
Noteworthy Restrictions: Mandatory reporting of hunting activity even if you did not harvest. Shotguns may only be capable of holding 3 or fewer shells, using #4 or smaller shot. Hunting hours end at sunset.
Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
360-902-2200
Licenses Needed to Hunt Turkeys
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Resident - Small Game Hunting License - $55.13
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Nonresident - Small Game Hunting License 3 Day $93.08
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Nonresident - Small Game Hunting License $252.47
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Resident and Nonresident - Small Game Hunting License Youth $24.77
Under 16.
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Resident - First Turkey Tag $21.75
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Nonresident - First Turkey Tag $61.22
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Resident and Nonresident - First Turkey Tag Youth $.50
Under 16.
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Resident - Additional Turkey Tags $21.75
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Nonresident - Additional Turkey Tags $91.58
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Resident and Nonresident - Additional Turkey Tags Youth $15.68
Under 16.
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