2009 Fall Black Bear Seasons: | Black Bear Management Unit | Season | Hunt Area |
| Coastal | Aug. 1 - Nov. 15 | GMUs 501, 504, 506, 530, 601, 602, 603, 607-621, 636-651, 658-663, 672-684 |
| Puget Sound | Aug. 1 - Nov. 15 | GMUs 407, 410, 454, 624, 627, 633, 652, 666, 667 |
| North Cascades | Aug. 1 - Nov. 15 | GMUs 418-450, 460 |
| South Cascades | Aug. 1 - Nov. 15 | GMUs 466, 485, 503, 505, 510-520, 524, 550-574, 653, 654 |
| Okanogan | Aug. 1 - Nov. 15 | GMUs 203, 209-243 |
| East Cascades | Aug. 1 - Nov. 15 | GMUs 244-247, 249-251, 328, 329-368, 382, 388, 578 |
| Northeastern A | Sept. 1 - Nov. 15 | GMUs 101-121, 204 |
| Northeastern B | Aug. 1 - Nov. 15 | GMUs 124-130 |
| Blue Mountains | Sept. 1 - Nov. 15 | GMUs 145-154, 162-186 |
| Columbia Basin | Aug. 1 - Nov. 15 | GMUs 133, 136, 139, 142, 248, 254, 260-290, 371-381 |
| Long Island | Sept. 1 - Nov. 15 | GMU 699 |
Bag Limit: Two (2) black bear per annual hunting season only one of which may be taken in Eastern Washington.
Area Restriction: Special deer permit required to hunt black bear in GMU 485.
License Required: A valid big game hunting license, which includes black bear as a species option, is required to hunt black bear. One black bear transport tag is included with a big game hunting license that has black bear as a species option. A second black bear transport tag must be purchased to take a second bear.
Hunting Method: Hunters may use any lawful big game modern firearm, archery, or muzzleloader equipment for hunting black bear. The use of hounds and bait to hunt black bear is prohibited statewide.
Submitting Bear Teeth: Successful bear hunters must submit the black bear premolar tooth located behind the canine tooth of the upper jaw.
2009-2010 Cougar Seasons: | Hunt Name | Hunt Area | Season | Special Restrictions |
Coastal
Puget Sound
North Cascades
Columbia Basin | GMUs 136-142, 248, 254-290, 371-381, 418, 426, 437, 448, 450, 460, 466, 485, 501, 504, 506, 530, 601-621, 636-651, 658-663, 672-684, 699, 407, 410, 454, 624-633, 652, 666 | Sept. 1-25 | Archery only |
| Sept. 26 - Oct. 16 | Muzzleloader only |
| Oct. 17 - Mar. 31 | Any weapon |
South Cascades
Blue Mountains
Kittitas-Yakima
Spokane | GMUs 124-133, 145-154, 162-186, 328-368, 503, 505, 510-520, 524, 550-574, 653, 654, 667 | Sept. 1-25 | Archery only |
| Sept. 26 - Oct. 16 | Muzzleloader only |
| Oct. 17 - Dec. 31 | Any weapon |
Chelan
Okanogan
Okanogan-Ferry
Stevens-Pend Oreille
Klickitat | GMUs 101, 105, 108-121, 203, 204, 209-242, 243-247, 249-251, 382, 388, 578 within Chelan, Ferry, Klickitat, Okanogan, Stevens, or Pend Oreille counties | Sept. 1-25 | Archery only |
| Sept. 26 - Oct. 16 | Muzzleloader only |
| Oct. 31 - Nov. 30 | Any weapon |
2010-2011 Cougar Seasons: | Hunt Name | Hunt Area | Season | Special Restrictions |
Coastal
Puget Sound
North Cascades
Columbia Basin | GMUs 136-142, 248, 254-290, 371-381, 418, 426, 437, 448, 450, 460, 466, 485, 501, 504, 506, 530, 601-621, 636-651, 658-663, 672-684, 699, 407, 410, 454, 624-633, 652, 666 | Sept. 1-24 | Archery only |
| Sept. 25 - Oct. 15 | Muzzleloader only |
| Oct. 16 - Mar. 31 | Any weapon |
South Cascades
Blue Mountains
Kittitas-Yakima
Spokane | GMUs 124-133, 145-154, 162-186, 328-368, 503, 505, 510-520, 524, 550-574, 653, 654, 667 | Sept. 1-24 | Archery only |
| Sept. 25 - Oct. 15 | Muzzleloader only |
| Oct. 16 - Dec. 31 | Any weapon |
Chelan
Okanogan
Okanogan-Ferry
Stevens-Pend Oreille
Klickitat | GMUs 101, 105, 108-121, 203, 204, 209-242, 243-247, 249-251, 382, 388, 578 within Chelan, Ferry, Klickitat, Okanogan, Stevens, or Pend Oreille counties | Sept. 1-24 | Archery only |
| Sept. 25 - Oct. 15 | Muzzleloader only |
| Oct. 31 - Nov. 30 | Any weapon |
2011-2012 Cougar Seasons: | Hunt Name | Hunt Area | Season | Special Restrictions |
Coastal
Puget Sound
North Cascades
Columbia Basin | GMUs 136-142, 248, 254-290, 371-381, 418, 426, 437, 448, 450, 460, 466, 485, 501, 504, 506, 530, 601-621, 636-651, 658-663, 672-684, 699, 407, 410, 454, 624-633, 652, 666 | Sept. 1-23 | Archery only |
| Sept. 24 - Oct. 14 | Muzzleloader only |
| Oct. 15 - Mar. 31 | Any weapon |
South Cascades
Blue Mountains
Kittitas-Yakima
Spokane | GMUs 124-133, 145-154, 162-186, 328-368, 503, 505, 510-520, 524, 550-574, 653, 654, 667 | Sept. 1-23 | Archery only |
| Sept. 24 - Oct. 14 | Muzzleloader only |
| Oct. 15 - Dec. 31 | Any weapon |
Chelan
Okanogan
Okanogan-Ferry
Stevens-Pend Oreille
Klickitat | GMUs 101, 105, 108-121, 203, 204, 209-242, 243-247, 249-251, 382, 388, 578 within Chelan, Ferry, Klickitat, Okanogan, Stevens, or Pend Oreille counties | Sept. 1-23 | Archery only |
| Sept. 24 - Oct. 14 | Muzzleloader only |
| Oct. 29 - Nov. 30 | Any weapon |
Requirements for Cougar Seasons: License Required: A valid big game hunting license which includes cougar as a species option is required to hunt cougar.
Bag Limit: One (1) cougar per license year excluding public safety cougar removals. It is unlawful to kill or possess spotted cougar kittens or adult cougars accompanied by spotted kittens.
Area Restriction: Special deer permit required to hunt cougar in GMU 485.
Tag Information: One cougar transport tag is included with a big game license that has cougar as a species option.
Hunting Method: The use of dogs to hunt cougar is prohibited except by a public safety cougar removal permit (WAC
232-12-243) or commission authorized hound permit (WAC
232-28-285).
Cougar Pelt Sealing: Any person who takes a cougar must comply with the sealing requirements in WAC
232-12-024.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-28-272, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210. 08-17-034 (Order 08-197), § 232-28-272, filed 8/13/08, effective 9/13/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28-272, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06; 04-21-036 (Order 04-284), § 232-28-272, filed 10/14/04, effective 11/14/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-28-272, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-28-272, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03; 01-20-011 (Order 01-198), § 232-28-272, filed 9/20/01, effective 10/21/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-272, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 00-21-038 (Order 00-215), § 232-28-272, filed 10/12/00, effective 11/12/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. 00-11-137 (Order 00-50), § 232-28-272, filed 5/23/00, effective 6/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-01-138 (Order 98-249), § 232-28-272, filed 12/22/98, effective 1/22/99; 98-10-008 (Order 98-57), § 232-28-272, filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98.]