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Washington Hunting License (2026)

Restricted: Washington requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born after Jan 1, 1972.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Washington requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born after Jan 1, 1972. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through the Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife.

Official source: wdfw.wa.gov →

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Hunting License in states bordering Washington

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IdahoRestricted
Idaho requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for hunters born on or after Jan 1, 1975. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through Idaho F&G.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: idfg.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
OregonRestricted
Oregon requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for hunters born on or after Jan 1, 1960. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through the OR Dept. of Fish & Wildlife.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: myodfw.com · Full Oregon rule →

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