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. 12 - Nov. 1 Statewide.

Ring-necked Duck, Canvasback, and Redhead open Oct. 12-20 & Oct. 23 - Jan. 26.

Note: Scaup are included in allowable harvest species during Youth and Youth, Veteran and Active Military Special Hunt Dates.

Scaup

Closed Oct. 12 - Nov. 1 Statewide. 2-bird daily limit.

White wing stripe.

Canvasback

2-bird daily limit.

Ring-Necked Duck

Gray Wing Stripe. "Gray is OK".

Redhead

2-bird daily limit.

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 February 15th.

Goldeneye

2-bird daily limit.

Scoter

2-bird daily limit.

Long-Tailed Duck

2-bird daily limit.

Harlequin Duck

Closed to harvest statewide, except for 38 permits (see Migratory Game Bird Seasons for details).