Aladdin GMU 111 black bear hunting: harvest, season and land
WDFW's harvest report shows 13 black bears taken in GMU 111 Aladdin in 2025. 207 bear hunters reported 1,828 days here, a success rate of 6.2% by WDFW's count. GMU 111 is 65.7% public land open to hunting, the largest share national forest (154,978 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)Other public (parks, county, city, other agencies)GMU 111Neighboring GMUsLake or riverHighway
| WDFW region | Region 1, Eastern Washington |
|---|---|
| Size | 290,821 acres (454 square miles) |
| Counties | Stevens and Pend Oreille |
| Public land open to hunting | 65.7% (191,101 acres) |
| Black bears taken, 2025 | 13 (12 in 2024) |
| Bear hunters, 2025 | 207 |
| 2026 fall season | August 1-November 15, bag limit 2 (Bear Management Unit 1, Northeast) |
| Towns in and near it | Northport, Ione, Metaline, Metaline Falls, Colville and Kettle Falls |
Also for GMU 111: elk hunting, deer hunting.
How many black bears are taken in GMU 111?
WDFW reports 13 black bears taken in GMU 111 in 2025, against 12 in 2024. The most in one year since 2003 was 44, in 2014. WDFW's figures average 16 a year for 2021 to 2025, against 25 a year for 2016 to 2020.
| Year | Bears taken, general season | Males | Females | Bear hunters | Hunter days | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 207 | 1,828 | 6.2% |
| 2024 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 190 | 1,308 | 6.4% |
| 2023 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 250 | 1,831 | 5.6% |
| 2022 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 290 | 1,980 | 5.6% |
| 2021 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 290 | 2,162 | 8% |
| 2020 | 24 | 15 | 9 | 325 | 2,838 | 7.4% |
| 2019 | 24 | 17 | 7 | 272 | 2,073 | 8.8% |
| 2018 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 333 | 2,149 | 5.4% |
| 2017 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 333 | 2,548 | 5% |
| 2016 | 41 | 25 | 16 | 343 | 2,685 | 12% |
| 2015 | 37 | 20 | 17 | 340 | 2,581 | 10.9% |
| 2014 | 44 | 33 | 11 | 336 | 2,236 | 13.1% |
| 2013 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 282 | 1,946 | 3.5% |
| 2012 | 35 | 20 | 15 | 301 | 1,739 | 11.6% |
| 2011 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 325 | 2,004 | 5.8% |
| 2010 | 39 | 24 | 15 | 306 | 1,620 | 12.7% |
| 2009 | 29 | 21 | 8 | 323 | 2,324 | 9% |
| 2008 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 293 | 1,645 | 8% |
| 2007 | 41 | 29 | 12 | 378 | 1,990 | 10.8% |
| 2006 | 40 | 22 | 18 | 296 | 1,719 | 13.5% |
| 2005 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 256 | 1,538 | 7% |
| 2004 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 276 | 1,736 | 5.8% |
| 2003 | 31 | 23 | 8 | 323 | 2,024 | 9.6% |
Source: WDFW Game Harvest Reports (black bear, GMU 111, 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 111 in 2026?
GMU 111 is in Bear Management Unit 1, Northeast, which also takes in GMUs 105, 108, 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 111?
65.7% of GMU 111 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 191,101 of its 290,821 acres. The largest share is national forest, 154,978 acres or 53.3% of the unit. DNR trust land covers 32,838 acres; a Discover Pass is needed to hunt it.
| Manager | Acres | Share of GMU 111 |
|---|---|---|
| National forest | 154,978 | 53.3% |
| DNR state trust land | 32,838 | 11.3% |
| BLM | 3,118 | 1.1% |
| WDFW land | 167 | 0.1% |
| Other public (parks, county, city, other agencies) | 138 | under 0.1% |
| National wildlife refuge (refuge rules; not counted) | 53 | under 0.1% |
WDFW wildlife area land in GMU 111, by WDFW's own boundaries: Sherman Creek Wildlife Area (155 acres here).
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 111?
Highways through the unit: SR 31 (about 14 miles inside it) and SR 20 (about 7 miles inside it). Towns inside: Northport, Ione and Metaline. Nearby: Metaline Falls (on the line), Colville (on the line), Kettle Falls (9 miles) and Marcus (10 miles).
Which GMUs border GMU 111?
GMU 111 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 108 | Douglas | 24.3% | 13 | 131 |
| GMU 113 | Selkirk | 76.3% | 27 | 473 |
| GMU 117 | 49 Degrees North | 34.6% | 20 | 518 |
Questions hunters ask
When is bear season in GMU 111 in 2026?
GMU 111 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 111?
WDFW reports 13 black bears taken in GMU 111 in 2025 (6 males, 7 females). The most in one year since 2003 was 44, in 2014.
How much public land is in GMU 111?
65.7% of GMU 111, 191,101 of its 290,821 acres, is national forest, BLM, DNR trust, WDFW, Reclamation or national recreation area land; the largest share is national forest. Measured by FilledTag from WA DNR's public land maps.
What town is closest to GMU 111?
Northport, Ione and Metaline are inside the unit. Just outside: Metaline Falls (on the line), Colville (on the line) and Kettle Falls (9 miles).
WDFW's boundary description of GMU 111
Beginning at the junction of the Colville-Aladdin- Northport Rd and State Route (SR) 20 on the east side of Colville; N on Aladdin Rd to SR 25 at the town of Northport; N on SR 25 to the bridge over the Columbia River; NE along the southeastern shoreline of the Columbia River to the US-Canadian border; E along the US-Canadian border to the Pend Oreille River; S along the western shoreline of the Pend Oreille River to Tiger East Rd, which is due east of the town of Tiger; W on the Tiger East Rd to SR 20 at the town of Tiger; W and S on SR 20 to the junction with the Aladdin Rd, E of 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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