Douglas GMU 108 black bear hunting: harvest, season and land
WDFW's harvest report shows 13 black bears taken in GMU 108 Douglas in 2025. 131 bear hunters reported 1,023 days here, a success rate of 10% by WDFW's count. GMU 108 is 24.3% public land open to hunting, the largest share DNR state trust land (24,734 acres), measured from WA DNR's public land maps.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WDFW reports for 1997 to 2025. Seasons and permits: WDFW's 2026 pamphlet with its April 2026 corrections. Land: WA DNR, 2026-10.
National forestBLMDNR state trust landWDFW landNational wildlife refuge (refuge rules; not counted)National recreation areaGMU 108Neighboring GMUsLake or riverHighway
| WDFW region | Region 1, Eastern Washington |
|---|---|
| Size | 184,491 acres (288 square miles) |
| Counties | Stevens |
| Public land open to hunting | 24.3% (44,762 acres) |
| Black bears taken, 2025 | 13 (11 in 2024) |
| Bear hunters, 2025 | 131 |
| 2026 fall season | August 1-November 15, bag limit 2 (Bear Management Unit 1, Northeast) |
| Towns in and near it | Marcus, Northport, Colville and Kettle Falls |
Also for GMU 108: elk hunting, deer hunting.
How many black bears are taken in GMU 108?
WDFW reports 13 black bears taken in GMU 108 in 2025, against 11 in 2024. The most in one year since 2003 was 33, in 2017. WDFW's figures average 17 a year for 2021 to 2025, against 23 a year for 2016 to 2020.
| Year | Bears taken, general season | Males | Females | Bear hunters | Hunter days | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 131 | 1,023 | 10% |
| 2024 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 170 | 1,521 | 6.4% |
| 2023 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 185 | 1,197 | 9.8% |
| 2022 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 196 | 1,423 | 11.8% |
| 2021 | 22 | 8 | 14 | 179 | 1,541 | 12.2% |
| 2020 | 29 | 23 | 6 | 197 | 1,229 | 14.8% |
| 2019 | 21 | 18 | 3 | 187 | 1,104 | 11.2% |
| 2018 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 166 | 1,076 | 8.4% |
| 2017 | 33 | 18 | 15 | 223 | 1,411 | 15% |
| 2016 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 225 | 1,348 | 7.6% |
| 2015 | 29 | 24 | 5 | 219 | 1,380 | 13.2% |
| 2014 | 23 | 13 | 10 | 183 | 1,295 | 12.6% |
| 2013 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 156 | 1,033 | 6.4% |
| 2012 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 177 | 1,133 | 14.7% |
| 2011 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 158 | 1,016 | 10.1% |
| 2010 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 174 | 1,099 | 12.1% |
| 2009 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 155 | 909 | 12% |
| 2008 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 177 | 1,153 | 7% |
| 2007 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 176 | 892 | 13.1% |
| 2006 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 133 | 759 | 9.8% |
| 2005 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 142 | 836 | 9.2% |
| 2004 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 145 | 919 | 10.3% |
| 2003 | 24 | 15 | 9 | 208 | 1,177 | 11.5% |
Source: WDFW Game Harvest Reports (black bear, GMU 108, 2003 to 2025), read through WDFW's Hunt Planner harvest table. Success is WDFW's own figure. The averages above are of WDFW's yearly figures.
When is bear season in GMU 108 in 2026?
GMU 108 is in Bear Management Unit 1, Northeast, which also takes in GMUs 105, 111, 113, 117, 121 and 124. The 2026 fall general season there runs August 1-November 15, and the bag limit is 2. It is illegal to shoot a cub or a female with cubs, and every successful bear hunter must send WDFW the bear's first premolar tooth.
Source: WDFW 2026 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations, page 68.
How much public land is in GMU 108?
24.3% of GMU 108 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 44,762 of its 184,491 acres. The largest share is DNR state trust land, 24,734 acres or 13.4% of the unit. DNR trust land covers 24,734 acres; a Discover Pass is needed to hunt it.
| Manager | Acres | Share of GMU 108 |
|---|---|---|
| DNR state trust land | 24,734 | 13.4% |
| National forest | 14,766 | 8% |
| BLM | 4,043 | 2.2% |
| National recreation area | 1,199 | 0.6% |
| WDFW land | 20 | under 0.1% |
| National wildlife refuge (refuge rules; not counted) | 11 | under 0.1% |
Measured by FilledTag inside WDFW's GMU boundary (WDFW game management units, in effect April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027) from WA DNR Major Public Lands (non-DNR) and WA DNR Managed Land Parcels, read 2026-10. Tribal land is not counted as public. National wildlife refuges, military land and "other public" land (state parks, county, city and other agencies) are not counted as open to hunting: each sets its own rules.
How do you get to GMU 108?
Highways through the unit: SR 25 (about 32 miles inside it), US 395 (about 6 miles inside it) and SR 20 (about 6 miles inside it). Towns inside: Marcus. Nearby: Northport (on the line), Colville (on the line), Kettle Falls (on the line) and Ione (11 miles).
Which GMUs border GMU 108?
GMU 108 touches 4 other GMUs. Their public land and WDFW's 2025 black bear numbers, for comparison:
| GMU | Name | Public land | Black bears taken, 2025 | Bear hunters, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMU 105 | Kelly Hill | 47.5% | 9 | 177 |
| GMU 111 | Aladdin | 65.7% | 13 | 207 |
| GMU 117 | 49 Degrees North | 34.6% | 20 | 518 |
| GMU 121 | Huckleberry | 19.7% | 25 | 526 |
Questions hunters ask
When is bear season in GMU 108 in 2026?
GMU 108 is in WDFW's Bear Management Unit 1 (Northeast), where the 2026 fall general season runs August 1-November 15 with a bag limit of 2, by the pamphlet's table on page 68. It is illegal to shoot a cub or a female with cubs.
How many bears are taken in GMU 108?
WDFW reports 13 black bears taken in GMU 108 in 2025 (11 males, 2 females). The most in one year since 2003 was 33, in 2017.
How much public land is in GMU 108?
24.3% of GMU 108, 44,762 of its 184,491 acres, is national forest, BLM, DNR trust, WDFW, Reclamation or national recreation area land; the largest share is DNR state trust land. Measured by FilledTag from WA DNR's public land maps.
What town is closest to GMU 108?
Marcus is inside the unit. Just outside: Northport (on the line), Colville (on the line) and Kettle Falls (on the line).
WDFW's boundary description of GMU 108
Beginning at the junction of US Hwy (US) 395 and State Route (SR) 20 in the town of Colville; NW on US 395 (SR 20) to the bridge over Lake Roosevelt; N up the southeastern shore of Lake Roosevelt and Columbia River to the SR 25 bridge over the Columbia River at the town of Northport; S on SR 25 to Colville-Aladdin-Northport Rd in the town of Northport; SW on the Colville-Aladdin-Northport Rd to SR 20, E of the town of Colville; W on SR 20 to US 395 at the town of Colville and point of beginning.
From WDFW 2026 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations, Game Management Unit Descriptions.
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Where these numbers come from
- Harvest, hunters, days and success: WDFW Game Harvest Reports.
- Seasons, special permits, applicants and points: WDFW 2026 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations.
- Public land: WA DNR Major Public Lands (non-DNR) and WA DNR Managed Land Parcels, read 2026-10. GMU boundary: WDFW game management units, in effect April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
- Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 primary and secondary roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer, places.
FilledTag is not part of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Numbers are copied from WDFW and the State of Washington, or measured from their maps; nothing on this page is estimated by FilledTag. WDFW's regulations are the final word on every rule.
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