Minot Peak GMU 660 black bear hunting: harvest, season and land
WDFW's harvest report shows 29 black bears taken in GMU 660 Minot Peak in 2025. 238 bear hunters reported 2,619 days here, a success rate of 12.2% by WDFW's count. GMU 660 is 15.8% public land open to hunting, the largest share DNR state trust land (28,787 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.
DNR state trust landWDFW landOther public (parks, county, city, other agencies)GMU 660Neighboring GMUsLake or riverHighway
| WDFW region | Region 6, Coastal Washington |
|---|---|
| Size | 193,144 acres (302 square miles) |
| Counties | Grays Harbor and Pacific |
| Public land open to hunting | 15.8% (30,463 acres) |
| Black bears taken, 2025 | 29 (28 in 2024) |
| Bear hunters, 2025 | 238 |
| 2026 fall season | August 15-November 15, bag limit 1 (Bear Management Unit 14, Willapa Hills) |
| Towns in and near it | Aberdeen, Oakville, Central Park, Cosmopolis, Elma and Montesano |
Also for GMU 660: elk hunting, deer hunting.
How many black bears are taken in GMU 660?
WDFW reports 29 black bears taken in GMU 660 in 2025, against 28 in 2024. The most in one year since 1997 was 29, in 2025. WDFW's figures average 27 a year for 2021 to 2025, against 15 a year for 2016 to 2020.
| Year | Bears taken, general season | Males | Females | Bear hunters | Hunter days | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | 17 | 12 | 238 | 2,619 | 12.2% |
| 2024 | 28 | 19 | 9 | 325 | 3,386 | 8.6% |
| 2023 | 22 | 17 | 5 | 276 | 2,570 | 8% |
| 2022 | 29 | 22 | 7 | 272 | 3,315 | 10.6% |
| 2021 | 26 | 21 | 5 | 273 | 2,539 | 9.6% |
| 2020 | 25 | 18 | 7 | 279 | 3,450 | 9% |
| 2019 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 209 | 1,714 | 5.2% |
| 2018 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 227 | 2,605 | 9.2% |
| 2017 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 200 | 2,015 | 3% |
| 2016 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 184 | 1,722 | 5.4% |
| 2015 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 160 | 1,487 | 6.3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 138 | 1,237 | 3.6% |
| 2013 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 190 | 1,414 | 10% |
| 2012 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 185 | 1,685 | 8.6% |
| 2011 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 218 | 1,844 | 6.9% |
| 2010 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 247 | 2,099 | 9.3% |
| 2009 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 194 | 1,636 | 7% |
| 2008 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 256 | 2,427 | 7% |
| 2007 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 269 | 2,221 | 9.7% |
| 2006 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 200 | 1,774 | 6% |
| 2005 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 232 | 1,725 | 7.3% |
| 2004 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 226 | 2,190 | 4.9% |
| 2003 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 219 | 1,884 | 6.8% |
| 2002 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 261 | 2,544 | 6.1% |
| 2001 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 298 | 3,310 | 5.7% |
| 2000 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 434 | 2,239 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 460 | 4,524 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 284 | 830 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 131 | 720 | 2% |
Source: WDFW Game Harvest Reports (black bear, GMU 660, 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 660 in 2026?
GMU 660 is in Bear Management Unit 14, Willapa Hills, which also takes in GMUs 501, 506, 530, 658, 663, 672, 673, 681 and 699. The 2026 fall general season there runs August 15-November 15, and the bag limit is 1. 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 660?
15.8% of GMU 660 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 30,463 of its 193,144 acres. The largest share is DNR state trust land, 28,787 acres or 14.9% of the unit. DNR trust land covers 28,787 acres; a Discover Pass is needed to hunt it.
| Manager | Acres | Share of GMU 660 |
|---|---|---|
| DNR state trust land | 28,787 | 14.9% |
| WDFW land | 1,676 | 0.9% |
| Other public (parks, county, city, other agencies) | 207 | 0.1% |
WDFW wildlife area land in GMU 660, by WDFW's own boundaries: Chehalis Wildlife Area (1,228 acres here; units Hoxit, Ferbrache and Chehalis) and Scatter Creek Wildlife Area (654 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 660?
Highways through the unit: US 12 (about 31 miles inside it), US 101 (about 14 miles inside it) and SR 107 (about 8 miles inside it). Towns inside: Aberdeen, Oakville and Central Park. Nearby: Cosmopolis (on the line), Elma (on the line), Montesano (2 miles) and Raymond (4 miles).
Which GMUs border GMU 660?
GMU 660 touches 6 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 501 | Lincoln | 21.8% | 6 | 185 |
| GMU 648 | Wynoochee | 3.9% | 24 | 303 |
| GMU 651 | Satsop | 2.8% | 3 | 129 |
| GMU 658 | North River | 5.1% | 9 | 175 |
| GMU 663 | Capitol Peak | 68.5% | 19 | 314 |
| GMU 672 | Fall River | 26% | 9 | 270 |
Questions hunters ask
When is bear season in GMU 660 in 2026?
GMU 660 is in WDFW's Bear Management Unit 14 (Willapa Hills), where the 2026 fall general season runs August 15-November 15 with a bag limit of 1, 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 660?
WDFW reports 29 black bears taken in GMU 660 in 2025 (17 males, 12 females). The most in one year since 1997 was 29, in 2025.
How much public land is in GMU 660?
15.8% of GMU 660, 30,463 of its 193,144 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 660?
Aberdeen, Oakville and Central Park are inside the unit. Just outside: Cosmopolis (on the line), Elma (on the line) and Montesano (2 miles).
WDFW's boundary description of GMU 660
Beginning at the intersection of US Hwy (US) 12 and US 101 at the town of Aberdeen; E and S on US 12 to N State St at the town of Oakville; S on N State St to South Bank Rd; W on South Bank Rd to Garrard Creek Rd; SW on Garrard Creek Rd to Oakville-Brooklyn Rd; W on Oakville-Brooklyn Rd to North River Valley Rd; W on North River Valley Rd to Smith Creek Rd; W on Smith Creek Rd to US 101; N on US 101 to US 12 at the town of Aberdeen 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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