Rimrock GMU 364 black bear hunting: harvest, season and land
WDFW's harvest report shows 2 black bears taken in GMU 364 Rimrock in 2025. 110 bear hunters reported 825 days here, a success rate of 1.8% by WDFW's count. GMU 364 is 96.3% public land open to hunting, the largest share national forest (105,111 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 forestDNR state trust landWDFW landGMU 364Neighboring GMUsLake or riverHighway
| WDFW region | Region 3, South Central Washington |
|---|---|
| Size | 113,211 acres (177 square miles) |
| Counties | Yakima |
| Public land open to hunting | 96.3% (108,993 acres) |
| Black bears taken, 2025 | 2 (6 in 2024) |
| Bear hunters, 2025 | 110 |
| 2026 fall season | August 1-November 15, bag limit 2 (Bear Management Unit 7, South Cascades East) |
| Towns in and near it | Tieton, Naches and Selah |
Also for GMU 364: elk hunting, deer hunting.
How many black bears are taken in GMU 364?
WDFW reports 2 black bears taken in GMU 364 in 2025, against 6 in 2024. The most in one year since 1997 was 12, in 2016. WDFW's figures average 5 a year for 2021 to 2025, against 5 a year for 2016 to 2020.
| Year | Bears taken, general season | Males | Females | Bear hunters | Hunter days | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 110 | 825 | 1.8% |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 138 | 821 | 4.4% |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 173 | 1,257 | 0% |
| 2022 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 166 | 1,085 | 4.2% |
| 2021 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 171 | 1,089 | 5.8% |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 953 | 0% |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 123 | 872 | 4% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 149 | 975 | 2.6% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 164 | 1,095 | 2% |
| 2016 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 213 | 1,771 | 5.6% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 219 | 1,603 | 2.7% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 183 | 1,308 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 213 | 1,470 | 1.9% |
| 2012 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 205 | 1,362 | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 194 | 1,250 | 3.1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 196 | 1,254 | 1.5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 229 | 1,499 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 252 | 1,763 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 222 | 1,472 | 0.9% |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 214 | 1,454 | 3.3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 213 | 1,322 | 1.9% |
| 2004 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 227 | 1,978 | 4% |
| 2003 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 227 | 1,525 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 276 | 1,913 | 1.8% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 266 | 1,845 | 0.8% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 697 | 3,201 | 0% |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 636 | 4,109 | 0% |
| 1998 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 306 | 1,389 | 4% |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 131 | 670 | 0% |
Source: WDFW Game Harvest Reports (black bear, GMU 364, 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 364 in 2026?
GMU 364 is in Bear Management Unit 7, South Cascades East, which also takes in GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346, 352, 356, 360, 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 364?
96.3% of GMU 364 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 108,993 of its 113,211 acres. The largest share is national forest, 105,111 acres or 92.8% of the unit. DNR trust land covers 1,372 acres; a Discover Pass is needed to hunt it.
| Manager | Acres | Share of GMU 364 |
|---|---|---|
| National forest | 105,111 | 92.8% |
| WDFW land | 2,510 | 2.2% |
| DNR state trust land | 1,372 | 1.2% |
WDFW wildlife area land in GMU 364, by WDFW's own boundaries: Oak Creek Wildlife Area (2,508 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 364?
Highways through the unit: US 12 (about 15 miles inside it). Nearby: Tieton (6 miles), Naches (10 miles), Selah (17 miles) and Yakima (18 miles).
Which GMUs border GMU 364?
GMU 364 touches 5 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 356 | Bumping | 99.9% | 5 | 107 |
| GMU 360 | Bethel | 97% | 5 | 93 |
| GMU 368 | Cowiche | 40.9% | 17 | 306 |
| GMU 513 | South Rainier | 93.2% | 4 | 156 |
| GMU 516 | Packwood | 92.9% | 24 | 224 |
Questions hunters ask
When is bear season in GMU 364 in 2026?
GMU 364 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 364?
WDFW reports 2 black bears taken in GMU 364 in 2025 (2 males, 0 females). The most in one year since 1997 was 12, in 2016.
How much public land is in GMU 364?
96.3% of GMU 364, 108,993 of its 113,211 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 364?
No town or Census-listed community is inside it. The nearest towns are Tieton (6 miles), Naches (10 miles) and Selah (17 miles).
WDFW's boundary description of GMU 364
Beginning on US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) and US Hwy (US) 12 at White Pass; E on US 12 to USFS Rd 1302; SW on USFS Rd 1302 (WA Dept of Natural Resources(DNR) C3000 Rd) to Jump Of; SW from Jump Of along the crest of Divide Ridge to Darland Mountain; SW from Darland Mountain on USFS Trail 615 and Klickton Divide to where USFS Trail 615 ends; SW along the Klickton Divide to Spenser Point; NW on the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary from Spenser Point to the USFS Trail 2000; N on the USFS Trail 2000 to US 12 at White 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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