Washington Moose Hunting 2025

Application Deadlines Non-Resident Fees Resident Fees Big Game Season Dates Draw Result Dates State Contact Information

May 28, 2025

UP-FRONT FEES
Special Permit Application - Adult (Per Species)	$152.30
Special Permit Application - Youth under 16 (Per Species)	$5.05
Elk & Deer General License	$1,020.06
Elk & Deer General License (Youth)	$56.13
Elk General License	$685.60
Elk General License (Youth)	$29.82
Deer General License	$599.07
Deer General License (Youth)	$29.82
Black Bear License	$306.10
Black Bear License (Youth)	$17.68
POST DRAW FEES (IF SUCCESSFUL)
Sheep, Moose, or Goat License	$2,279.00
Sheep, Moose, or Goat License (Youth)	$77.90
Reflects the July 1, 2025 Pricing Increase

UP-FRONT FEES
Special Permit Application - Adult (Per Species)	$9.61
Special Permit Application - Youth under 16 (Per Species)	$5.05
Elk & Deer General License	$116.85
Elk & Deer General License (Youth)	$56.13
Elk General License	$69.29
Elk General License (Youth)	$29.82
Deer General License	$61.70
Deer General License (Youth)	$29.82
Black Bear License	$32.86
Black Bear License (Youth)	$17.68
POST DRAW FEES (IF SUCCESSFUL)
Sheep, Moose, or Goat License	$457.40
Sheep, Moose, or Goat License (Youth)	$77.90
Reflects the July 1, 2025 Pricing Increase

WASHINGTON MOOSE (SPECIAL PERMIT) SEASON DATES
Any Legal Weapon	Oct - Nov, 2025 (varies by unit)
WASHINGTON MOUNTAIN GOAT (SPECIAL PERMIT) SEASON DATES
Any Legal Weapon	Sep - Nov, 2025 (varies by unit)
WASHINGTON BIGHORN SHEEP (SPECIAL PERMIT) SEASON DATES
Rocky Mtn / California Bighorn	Sep - Nov, 2025 (varies by unit)

Note: All Washington big game seasons vary by GMU, weapon type, and special permit. Always confirm in the current WDFW Big Game Hunting Regulations before planning. See: https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/regulations/big-game

YEAR	RESULTS POSTED
2025	June 10
2024	June 12
2023	June 14
2022	June 14
2021	June 10
2020	June 10
2019	June 12
2018	June 15

Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

600 Capitol Way North
Olympia, WA 98501-1091
ph. 360-902-2200

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Washington is known for its big bull moose. In 2024, there were 10 bulls taken with spreads of 45” or wider, and three of those bulls stretched the tape to 50”+ with the widest bull harvested going 57”. With the wolf population increasing, there is a noticeable downward trend in the trophy potential in Washington’s moose population. Hunters are still taking a handful of giant bulls, but it is getting tougher every year. Unless Washington does something about their growing wolf population, we may have already seen the best days for moose hunting in Washington.

Washington is again offering 10 different moose units for 2025. Four of those units have both an earlier and a late season available. During the early season, some rut activity may be present, depending on the moose activity in the area. The late season typically involves winter conditions with snow ideal for tracking. Another great thing about the late season is the deciduous trees and willows have lost leaves which makes better glassing conditions.

If you are looking for a Boone and Crockett moose, there could be one that shows up in almost every unit in the state as a bull just needs to get old to grow an impressive rack. To increase your odds of taking home a top end bull, we recommend you stick with our top units of Kettle Range/East Okanogan, Douglas, 49 Degrees North, and Huckleberry Ridge. Don’t be afraid of the late hunts in these units as they often produce as many or more big bulls as the early season.

UNIT	COMMENTS
Kettle Range/East Okanogan	GMUs 101, 105, 204. 40-45"+ potential. This unit has the potential for a giant bull. Most of the better bulls are taken in November when the unit gets snow. The moose rut is almost non-existent due to the high numbers of wolves in the area. In general, harvest rates remain high. This unit has diverse terrain, including steep, densely-wooded forests and clear-cuts. While the majority of the land is public, some privately-owned lands may pose challenges. The unit boasts excellent road access, including numerous old logging roads. The widest bull taken last year was 54". Hunters averaged 11 days of hunting in 2024.
Douglas A — Early	GMU 108. 40-45"+ potential. Quality remains high on this hunt, but hunters should expect a difficult hunt to locate large quantities of moose. Maps from both the public land agencies and the private timber companies are necessary to decipher the many parcels of private land scattered throughout the unit. The widest bull taken last year was 42". Hunters averaged 11 days of hunting in 2024.
Douglas A — Late	GMU 108. Same as above, just later dates. Hope for snow to help you locate more moose. Last year hunters really struggled on this late hunt. The widest bull taken last year was 36". Hunters averaged 17 days of hunting in 2024.
Aladdin A — Early	GMU 111. 40"+ potential. Due to lower densities and thickly-wooded areas, locating moose in this unit can be challenging. However, certain areas such as clear-cuts, valley bottoms, and sparsely-wooded hills offer a more open glassable terrain. Access to the unit is excellent with abundant National Forest lands and several closed roads that enable walk-in access from the primary road systems. The widest bull taken last year was 46". Hunters averaged 7 days of hunting in 2024.
Aladdin A — Late	GMU 111. Same as above, just later dates. The widest bull taken last year was 31". Hunters averaged 16 days of hunting in 2024.
Selkirk Mountains	GMU 113. 40"+ potential. The moose population is very spread out, making them hard to locate. This unit can get better later when you get snow. Public access is good with great road access throughout. The unit is steep and thickly covered with a good amount of clear-cuts. Many of the roads on the public land as well as the private timber company land are gated and would require walk-in access only. These roads make hiking or mountain biking through these areas much easier, and it’s a great way to cover the country. The widest bull taken last year was 46". Hunters averaged 18 days of hunting in 2024.
49 Degrees North A — Early	GMU 117 except Parker Lake. 40-45"+ potential. Quality has been slipping over the last couple of years. A mountain range divides the unit into east and west-running drainages, with the Parker Lake area excluded due to active timber operations. Moose populations are most significant near the top of the mountain range and on the eastern side’s drainages. The unit provides ample opportunities for glassing into logged areas from ridges and roads. The widest bull taken last year was 43". Hunters averaged 7 days of hunting in 2024.
49 Degrees North A — Late	GMU 117 except Parker Lake. Same as above, just later dates, which makes for a great hunt if you get snow. The widest bull taken last year was 40". Hunters averaged 11 days of hunting in 2024.
Huckleberry Ridge A — Early	GMU 121. 40-45"+ potential. While moose populations are stable in this unit, locating a trophy bull is harder on this early hunt due to a weak moose rut caused by wolves in the area. The mountains surrounding Springdale offer promising hunting areas. The unit contains a significant amount of public land and some private timber company land accessible to permit holders. The terrain is generally milder than in other units, and there are numerous clear-cuts that facilitate moose spotting. Always great hunter success. The widest bull taken last year was 46". Hunters averaged 6 days of hunting in 2024.
Huckleberry Ridge A — Late	GMU 121. Same as above, just later dates. This is a great late hunt that has produced some giant bulls in the past. The widest bull taken last year was 50". Hunters averaged 8 days of hunting in 2024.
Spokane West A	GMU 124 west of Hwy 395. 40"+ potential. Small, stable moose population. For the most part, this hunt takes place on private lands managed for agriculture and logging. Access to this unit is exclusively on foot, and a nominal trespass fee is required for certain private lands. The extended season provides opportunities to hunt during the rut and continue hunting until the end of November when the leaves have fallen and hopefully you have snow on the ground. The widest bull taken last year was 44". Hunters averaged 6 days of hunting in 2024.
Mount Spokane South A	GMU 124 Moose Area 1. 40"+ potential. This unit is mostly owned by private timber companies that allow walk-in access for a small trespass fee. There are plenty of logging roads and old clear-cuts that make getting around and spotting moose easier. This unit features easier access than Mount Spokane North if you are looking for a less physical option. The widest bull taken last year was 42". Hunters averaged 12 days of hunting in 2024.
Mount Spokane North A	GMU 124 Moose Area 2. 40"+ potential. Like the other Mount Spokane units, a large majority of this area is owned by a private timber company that allows walk-in access for a reasonable trespass fee. Logging roads provide access to old clear-cuts that provide ideal moose habitat. The widest bull taken last year was 38". Hunters averaged 11 days of hunting in 2024.
Hangman	GMUs 127, 130, 139. 40"+ potential. This unit offers the mildest terrain of all moose hunts in the state. However, populations are declining in areas with public access. It is strongly recommended that you secure private access before applying here. Hunters did really well on 40"+ bulls in the unit last year. The widest bull taken last year was 46". Hunters averaged 3 days of hunting in 2024.

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Like any other western state, if you are lucky in drawing a moose tag, you need to dedicate at least two weeks as they can be difficult to find in the vast, timbered country they call home. Make sure to take note of the average days hunted for each unit as it can give you an idea how difficult it was for hunters to find moose last season.

It is important to keep an eye out for timber company land closures even without active wildfires in the northeastern portion of Washington. For a better moose hunt, we’d suggest looking at areas that have a lot of timber company land. Moose love clear-cuts, and they are always a great place to glass and look for sign.

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Wolf populations in Washington continue to grow and expand into new areas. The last time Washington released information on the state’s wolf population was December 2022. At that time, 216 wolves in 37 different packs were surveyed and counted in their base minimum counts. Twenty-six of these packs were considered successful breeding pairs. The truth is that the actual wolf numbers are much higher than this visual count. Overall reports show the wolf population is growing by an average of 23% per year across the state. Wolves were federally relisted in the western two-thirds of the state in February 2022. We hope that Washington is able to address the burgeoning population of wolves in the eastern portion of the state before their moose population is lost. However, with their very liberal Game Commission and the public’s desire to remove hunting of all animals as a management tool, the future may not look too bright for Washington’s wildlife.

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