Washington · Whitetail rut

Whitetail rut dates in Washington.

Washington's whitetail rut peaks November 5–20 in the northeast — most of the state is blacktail and mule deer country.

Nov 7 – Nov 18 · Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Whitetail in Washington are concentrated in the northeast counties (Stevens, Pend Oreille, Ferry, Spokane), with blacktail dominating western Washington and mule deer in the central highlands. Whitetail peak conception runs in mid-to-late November. WDFW publishes deer-program data covering all three deer species.

Zone

Northeast Washington (Whitetail)

Pre-rut
Oct 25 – Nov 6
Peak breeding
Nov 7 – Nov 18
Post-rut
Nov 19 – Dec 2
Late rut
Dec 7 – Dec 20

Source

Data sourced from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife deer-program reports.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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