Duck Species Identification

Top Ducks Harvested

These four dabbling species account for 80% of the total harvest statewide.

Mallard

Green-winged Teal

Northern Pintail

3-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. 11-31 Statewide.

Ring-necked Duck, Canvasback, and Redhead open Oct. 11-19 & Oct. 22 - Jan. 25.

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

Scaup

Closed Oct. 11-31 Statewide. 2-bird daily limit.

White wing stripe.

Ring-Necked Duck

Gray Wing Stripe. "Gray is OK".

Canvasback

2-bird daily limit.

Redhead

2-bird daily limit.

Drawings courtesy of Ducks Unlimited

Other Common Duck Species

Gadwall

Northern Shoveler

Bufflehead

Wood Duck

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.

Scoter

3-bird daily limit.

Goldeneye

3-bird daily limit.

Long-Tailed Duck

2-bird daily limit.

Harlequin Duck

Closed to harvest statewide, except for 52 permits (see Migratory Game Bird Season Summary for details).