Black Bear hunting season data across 14 GMUs in Washington. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone BBMU-1 | Firearm | Aug 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BBMU-10 | Firearm | Aug 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BBMU-11 | Firearm | Aug 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BBMU-12 | Firearm | Aug 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BBMU-13 | Firearm | Aug 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BBMU-14 | Firearm | Aug 15 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BBMU-2 | Firearm | Aug 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BBMU-3 | Firearm | Aug 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BBMU-4 | Firearm | Aug 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BBMU-5 | Firearm | Aug 15 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BBMU-6 | Firearm | Aug 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BBMU-7 | Firearm | Aug 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BBMU-8 | Firearm | Aug 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BBMU-9 | Firearm | Aug 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
Washington has 14 black bear seasons across 14 zones, split by weapon (Firearm). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.
The best zones for black bear in Washington depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per zone above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Hunting in Canada? Explore Crown Land Maps, Hunting Seasons, Licence Guide, and Regulations for Canadian provinces.