Washington Statewide Veteran & Active Military Waterfowl Day
Statewide, Western and Eastern Washington waterfowl zones · Special waterfowl hunt day
Feb 6, 2027
Scheduled in 2026–2027 Washington game-bird regulations; review current rules and local closures before hunting.
February 6, 2027, statewide in Washington for qualifying Veterans and active-duty military personnel. The state game-bird regulations include ducks, coots, Canada and white-fronted geese, white geese, and brant, subject to species-specific rules and bag limits. Eligible Veterans must have served in the active military, naval, or air service and been discharged or released under honorable conditions; active-duty eligibility also includes National Guard and Reserve members on active duty other than for training. Hunters must carry qualifying service documentation. Review the current WDFW regulations, licensing, authorization, and harvest-record requirements before hunting
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Availability
Unknown · Not reported by source
Eligibility
Qualifying Veterans with honorable discharge/release and active-duty military, including Guard and Reserve on active duty other than for training. Carry DD214, Veteran Benefit Card, Retired Active Military ID, or Active Duty ID.
Cost
Hunting license and other applicable licensing/authorization costs and requirements are governed by Washington regulations; confirm current rules with WDFW.
Organization: Washington State Legislature, WAC 220-416-060; WDFW game bird hunt information
2027-02-07 · Veterans honorably discharged or released, and active-duty service members, including National Guard and Reserve on active duty other than training. Proof of status required.
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