Black Bear season in Washington runs Aug 1 – Nov 15 across 14 GMUs.
| 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 | — | — | — |
Black Bear season in Washington currently runs Aug 1 to Nov 15, across 14 season rows and 14 GMUs, split by weapon (Firearm).
The best GMUs for black bear in Washington depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per GMU 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.
Also see Washington seasons, public land, and license.