Duck Species Identification
Top Ducks Harvested
These four dabbling species account for 80% of the total harvest statewide.
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Northern Pintail
1-bird daily limit.
American Wigeon
Diving duck Species
Species-specific bag limits apply—see Migratory Game Bird Seasons.
All 5 species occur within Washington wetlands and open waters.
Scaup season closed Oct. 15 - Nov. 4 Statewide.
Ring-necked Duck, Canvasback, and Redhead open Oct. 15 - Oct 23 & Oct. 26 - Jan. 29.
Note: Scaup are included in allowable harvest species during Youth and Youth, Veteran and Active Military Special Hunt Dates.
Scaup
Closed Oct. 15 - Nov. 4 Statewide. 2-bird daily limit.
White wing stripe.
Canvasback
2-bird daily limit.
Redhead
2-bird daily limit.
Ring-Necked Duck
Gray Wing Stripe. "Gray is OK".
Drawings courtesy of Ducks Unlimited
Other Duck Species Not Depicted
- Cinnamon Teal
- Blue-winged Teal
- Eurasian Wigeon
- Hooded Merganser
- Common Merganser
- Red-breasted Merganser
Other Common Duck Species
Gadwall
Bufflehead
Wood Duck
Northern Shoveler
Ruddy Duck
Sea Duck Species
Species-specific bag limits apply—see Migratory Game Bird Seasons.
Mandatory Harvest Report requirement in western Washington—due March 20th.
Scoter
2-bird daily limit.
Goldeneye
2-bird daily limit.
Long-Tailed Duck
2-bird daily limit.
Harlequin Duck
Closed to Harvest Statewide.
