Fall River GMU 672 black bear hunting: harvest, season and land
WDFW's harvest report shows 9 black bears taken in GMU 672 Fall River in 2025. 270 bear hunters reported 2,467 days here, a success rate of 3.4% by WDFW's count. GMU 672 is 26% public land open to hunting, the largest share DNR state trust land (42,766 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 landNational wildlife refuge (refuge rules; not counted)Other public (parks, county, city, other agencies)GMU 672Neighboring GMUsLake or riverHighway
| WDFW region | Region 6, Coastal Washington |
|---|---|
| Size | 164,520 acres (257 square miles) |
| Counties | Pacific, Lewis and Grays Harbor |
| Public land open to hunting | 26% (42,770 acres) |
| Black bears taken, 2025 | 9 (19 in 2024) |
| Bear hunters, 2025 | 270 |
| 2026 fall season | August 15-November 15, bag limit 1 (Bear Management Unit 14, Willapa Hills) |
| Towns in and near it | Pe Ell, Lebam, Willapa, Raymond, South Bend and Oakville |
Also for GMU 672: elk hunting, deer hunting.
How many black bears are taken in GMU 672?
WDFW reports 9 black bears taken in GMU 672 in 2025, against 19 in 2024. The most in one year since 1997 was 32, in 2019. WDFW's figures average 15 a year for 2021 to 2025, against 14 a year for 2016 to 2020.
| Year | Bears taken, general season | Males | Females | Bear hunters | Hunter days | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 270 | 2,467 | 3.4% |
| 2024 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 213 | 1,948 | 9% |
| 2023 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 280 | 2,921 | 6.8% |
| 2022 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 231 | 2,335 | 5.6% |
| 2021 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 290 | 2,660 | 4.4% |
| 2020 | 19 | 14 | 5 | 275 | 2,641 | 7% |
| 2019 | 32 | 22 | 10 | 227 | 2,115 | 14% |
| 2018 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 212 | 1,899 | 3.4% |
| 2017 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 177 | 1,717 | 5% |
| 2016 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 158 | 1,291 | 3.2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 137 | 1,471 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 143 | 1,321 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 163 | 1,407 | 4.9% |
| 2012 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 186 | 1,531 | 5.4% |
| 2011 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 199 | 1,880 | 5.5% |
| 2010 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 233 | 1,714 | 8.2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 192 | 1,806 | 2% |
| 2008 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 232 | 1,858 | 5% |
| 2007 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 221 | 1,921 | 4.1% |
| 2006 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 209 | 1,643 | 3.8% |
| 2005 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 232 | 2,040 | 6% |
| 2004 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 225 | 1,873 | 5.3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 222 | 2,115 | 4.1% |
| 2002 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 277 | 4,345 | 4% |
| 2001 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 291 | 3,753 | 4.1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 540 | 3,633 | 1% |
| 1999 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 500 | 5,178 | 3% |
| 1998 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 379 | 1,941 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 140 | 1,349 | 6% |
Source: WDFW Game Harvest Reports (black bear, GMU 672, 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 672 in 2026?
GMU 672 is in Bear Management Unit 14, Willapa Hills, which also takes in GMUs 501, 506, 530, 658, 660, 663, 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 672?
26% of GMU 672 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 42,770 of its 164,520 acres. The largest share is DNR state trust land, 42,766 acres or 26% of the unit. DNR trust land covers 42,766 acres; a Discover Pass is needed to hunt it.
| Manager | Acres | Share of GMU 672 |
|---|---|---|
| DNR state trust land | 42,766 | 26% |
| Other public (parks, county, city, other agencies) | 367 | 0.2% |
| National wildlife refuge (refuge rules; not counted) | 133 | 0.1% |
| WDFW land | 4 | 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 672?
Highways through the unit: SR 6 (about 13 miles inside it) and US 101 (about 3 miles inside it). Towns inside: Pe Ell, Lebam and Willapa. Nearby: Raymond (on the line), South Bend (3 miles), Oakville (4 miles) and Cosmopolis (14 miles).
Which GMUs border GMU 672?
GMU 672 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 506 | Willapa Hills | 16.6% | 35 | 347 |
| GMU 530 | Ryderwood | 13.6% | 12 | 412 |
| GMU 658 | North River | 5.1% | 9 | 175 |
| GMU 660 | Minot Peak | 15.8% | 29 | 238 |
| GMU 673 | Williams Creek | 24.4% | 11 | 232 |
Questions hunters ask
When is bear season in GMU 672 in 2026?
GMU 672 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 672?
WDFW reports 9 black bears taken in GMU 672 in 2025 (5 males, 4 females). The most in one year since 1997 was 32, in 2019.
How much public land is in GMU 672?
26% of GMU 672, 42,770 of its 164,520 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 672?
Pe Ell, Lebam and Willapa are inside the unit. Just outside: Raymond (on the line), South Bend (3 miles) and Oakville (4 miles).
WDFW's boundary description of GMU 672
Beginning at the intersection of US Hwy (US) 101 and State Route (SR) 6 at the town of Raymond; N on US 101 to Smith Creek Rd; NE on Smith Creek Rd to North River Valley Rd; E on North River Valley Rd to Oakville-Brooklyn Rd; E on the Oakville- Brooklyn Rd to Garrard Creek Rd; S on Garrard Creek Rd to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) C line at mile- post 5; W on the Weyco C line to Weyco 723 line; S on the Weyco 723 line to Weyco 720 line; W on the Weyco 720 line to Weyco 7800 F line; S on Weyco 7800 F line to Weyco 7800 line; S and SE on Weyco 7800 line to Weyco 7000 line; SW on Weyco 7000 line to Weyco 7050 line; S on Weyco 7050 line to Weyco 7400 line; S and E on Weyco 7400 line to Weyco 7000 line; E on Weyco 7000 line to Elk Creek Rd; E on Elk Creek Rd to Stevens Rd at the town of Doty; E on Stevens Rd to SR 6; S, W and NW on SR 6 to US 101 at the town of Raymond and the point of beginning. north of the Washington-Oregon state line and between the Deep River and the Wallacut River); N up the Wallacut River to US 101; NW on US 101 to alternate US 101, north of the Ilwaco Airport; N on alternate US 101 to US 101; E and NE on US 101 to Bear River; N down Bear River to Willapa Bay; N along the eastern shore of Willapa Bay to the mouth of the Naselle River; SE up the Naselle River to the US 101 bridge 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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