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Hunting outfitters and guides in Washington: coming soon
No outfitters or guides are listed in Washington yet. Listings are added only after a person confirms the license or permit with the agency that issues it.
Be the first listed in Washington
Sun Up Hunts is launching. We list a hunting outfitter or guide only after checking its license or permit with the issuing agency, so this page stays out of search results until Washington has at least 2 verified listings to compare. If you run an outfit in Washington, you can ask to be listed for free; there is also an optional upgraded listing, always labelled Sponsored, that is free for life for the first Founding outfitters.
What you can hunt in Washington
Looking for hunting outfitters in Washington? Start with what the state allows. Below are the game species the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife lists hunting seasons for, grouped by type, from guided whitetail hunts in Washington to elk and black bear hunts. Species tagged "Draw/permit only" are allocated through a draw, lottery or limited permit rather than an over-the-counter license.
Big game
- Deer (mule, black-tailed, white-tailed)
- Elk
- MooseDraw/permit only
- Mountain goatDraw/permit only
- Bighorn sheepDraw/permit only
- Black bear
- Cougar
Turkey
Waterfowl
Upland birds
Small game and furbearers
- Cottontail rabbit and snowshoe hare
- Furbearers (raccoon, bobcat) and predators
Sources (checked Oct 2026): WDFW - Game bird and small game regulations; WDFW - 2026 Game Bird and Small Game Hunting Regulations; WDFW - Hunting; WDFW - Big game hunting seasons and regulations; WDFW - Special hunt permits and raffles; WDFW - 2026 Big Game Hunting Regulations (PDF).
Seasons, draws and regulations change every year and can differ by unit or zone. Confirm seasons and regulations with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife before you plan or book a hunt. This list is a starting point, not legal advice.
Outfitter and guide licensing in Washington
No state hunting-guide or outfitter license found on the pages we read
Licensing body: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
- WDFW's commercial and specialized license fee list shows guide licenses for game fish and food fish only (and game farm, fur dealer and taxidermist licenses) and no hunting guide license. This is absence-based, not a legal conclusion. Source (read October 23, 2026)
Not a legal conclusion: finding no license on the pages we read does not mean none exists. Ask the agency what applies to paid hunting guides.
State wildlife agency: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (link checked October 23, 2026). Washington rules change: check with the agency before booking a hunt or operating as a guide.
Before you book any Washington hunt
- Ask for the outfitter's license, registration or permit number and confirm it with the agency before you pay a deposit.
- Get the hunt terms in a written contract: dates, guide-to-hunter ratio, services, what is and is not included, and the refund and cancellation terms.
- Ask which land the hunt is on (private, public, or both) and what permit or access arrangement covers it.
- Ask for recent client references you can phone, and what happens to your meat and trophy.
- Check the state's own hunter-license, tag, draw and hunter-education requirements well ahead of the application dates.
- Ask what happens if conditions or game numbers are poor: no outfitter can guarantee a harvest, and we do not list any that promise one.
Draws and lotteries: Washington draw and application deadlines, with a link to the agency's own page.
Bordering states and region
Washington is in the West region. Hunting outfitters in bordering states:
Browse all 50 states from the home page, or see guided hunts by species.
See also all 50 states and their wildlife agencies, how we verify and the paid-placement disclosure.
Frequently asked questions
Are there outfitters listed in Washington yet?
Not yet. Sun Up Hunts is launching, and an outfitter or guide is added only after a person confirms its license or permit with the agency that issues it. When Washington has enough verified listings this page becomes a full comparison.
Who is the authority on hunting in Washington?
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife sets seasons, licenses and rules. Confirm every requirement with the agency before you book or pay a deposit.
I run an outfit in Washington. How do I get listed?
Send a request through the contact form with the topic "Claim or add a listing". A free basic listing and the optional upgraded listing (free for life for the first 25 Founding outfitters) both go through the same license check. Founding outfitters pay nothing.