Taneum GMU 336 black bear hunting: harvest, season and land
WDFW's harvest report shows 12 black bears taken in GMU 336 Taneum in 2025. 253 bear hunters reported 1,523 days here, a success rate of 4.8% by WDFW's count. GMU 336 is 57.6% public land open to hunting, the largest share national forest (65,290 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 landOther public (parks, county, city, other agencies)GMU 336Neighboring GMUsLake or riverHighway
| WDFW region | Region 3, South Central Washington |
|---|---|
| Size | 139,327 acres (218 square miles) |
| Counties | Kittitas |
| Public land open to hunting | 57.6% (80,203 acres) |
| Black bears taken, 2025 | 12 (4 in 2024) |
| Bear hunters, 2025 | 253 |
| 2026 fall season | August 1-November 15, bag limit 2 (Bear Management Unit 7, South Cascades East) |
| Towns in and near it | South Cle Elum, Snoqualmie Pass, Cle Elum, Roslyn and Ellensburg |
Also for GMU 336: elk hunting, deer hunting.
How many black bears are taken in GMU 336?
WDFW reports 12 black bears taken in GMU 336 in 2025, against 4 in 2024. The most in one year since 1997 was 20, in 1998. WDFW's figures average 9 a year for 2021 to 2025, against 10 a year for 2016 to 2020.
| Year | Bears taken, general season | Males | Females | Bear hunters | Hunter days | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 253 | 1,523 | 4.8% |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 175 | 1,102 | 2.2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 276 | 1,968 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 242 | 1,572 | 6.2% |
| 2021 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 209 | 1,253 | 4.8% |
| 2020 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 205 | 1,327 | 4.4% |
| 2019 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 204 | 1,434 | 6.4% |
| 2018 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 261 | 1,934 | 2.2% |
| 2017 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 249 | 1,762 | 4% |
| 2016 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 315 | 2,234 | 4.2% |
| 2015 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 364 | 2,516 | 2.5% |
| 2014 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 340 | 2,347 | 3.2% |
| 2013 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 358 | 2,436 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 353 | 2,428 | 4.2% |
| 2011 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 294 | 1,887 | 4.8% |
| 2010 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 328 | 2,230 | 1.8% |
| 2009 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 315 | 2,292 | 3% |
| 2008 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 350 | 2,657 | 5% |
| 2007 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 338 | 2,344 | 2.4% |
| 2006 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 371 | 2,796 | 1.6% |
| 2005 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 304 | 2,352 | 2.3% |
| 2004 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 382 | 3,074 | 2.9% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 358 | 2,966 | 0.6% |
| 2002 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 389 | 2,714 | 3.3% |
| 2001 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 367 | 2,946 | 2.7% |
| 2000 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 603 | 2,480 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 703 | 4,696 | 0% |
| 1998 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 518 | 4,082 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 322 | 1,776 | 2% |
Source: WDFW Game Harvest Reports (black bear, GMU 336, 1997 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 336 in 2026?
GMU 336 is in Bear Management Unit 7, South Cascades East, which also takes in GMUs 340, 342, 346, 352, 356, 360, 364, 368, 382, 388 and 578. 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 336?
57.6% of GMU 336 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 80,203 of its 139,327 acres. The largest share is national forest, 65,290 acres or 46.9% of the unit. DNR trust land covers 11,276 acres; a Discover Pass is needed to hunt it.
| Manager | Acres | Share of GMU 336 |
|---|---|---|
| National forest | 65,290 | 46.9% |
| DNR state trust land | 11,276 | 8.1% |
| WDFW land | 3,564 | 2.6% |
| Other public (parks, county, city, other agencies) | 1,699 | 1.2% |
| BLM | 73 | 0.1% |
WDFW wildlife area land in GMU 336, by WDFW's own boundaries: L.T. Murray Wildlife Area (4,953 acres here; units L.T. Murray and Yakima River).
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 336?
Highways through the unit: I-90 (about 22 miles inside it) and SR 906 (about 3 miles inside it). Towns inside: South Cle Elum and Snoqualmie Pass. Nearby: Cle Elum (on the line), Roslyn (3 miles), Ellensburg (10 miles) and Kittitas (16 miles).
Which GMUs border GMU 336?
GMU 336 touches 7 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 334 | Ellensburg | 2.5% | 0 | 53 |
| GMU 335 | Teanaway | 73.8% | 30 | 444 |
| GMU 340 | Manastash | 75.1% | 5 | 214 |
| GMU 346 | Little Naches | 93.7% | 15 | 255 |
| GMU 460 | Snoqualmie | 61.3% | 20 | 350 |
| GMU 466 | Stampede | 58.4% | 3 | 111 |
| GMU 490 | Cedar River | 0% | 0 |
Questions hunters ask
When is bear season in GMU 336 in 2026?
GMU 336 is in WDFW's Bear Management Unit 7 (South Cascades East), 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 336?
WDFW reports 12 black bears taken in GMU 336 in 2025 (10 males, 2 females). The most in one year since 1997 was 20, in 1998.
How much public land is in GMU 336?
57.6% of GMU 336, 80,203 of its 139,327 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 336?
South Cle Elum and Snoqualmie Pass are inside the unit. Just outside: Cle Elum (on the line), Roslyn (3 miles) and Ellensburg (10 miles).
WDFW's boundary description of GMU 336
Beginning at US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) and Interstate Hwy (I)-90 at Snoqualmie Pass; E on I-90 to Taneum Creek; W up Taneum Creek to the south fork of Taneum Creek; W up the south fork of Taneum Creek to USFS Trail 1367; W on USFS Trail 1367 to USFS Trail 1363 (Peaches Ridge Trail); S on US Forest Trail 1363 to USFS Trail 1388; W on USFS Trail 1388 to USFS Trail 2000 to Blowout Mountain; N on USFS Trail 2000 to Cedar River Watershed boundary; N on Cedar River Watershed boundary to USFS Trail 2000; N on USFS Trail 2000 to I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass and the 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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