Coyle GMU 624 deer hunting: harvest, seasons and permits
WDFW's harvest report shows 293 deer taken in GMU 624 Coyle in 2025, 5 of them on special permits. General-season hunters numbered 841 (WDFW's archery, modern firearm, muzzleloader and multiple-season counts added together), with 5,284 hunter days. GMU 624 is 9.3% public land open to hunting, the largest share DNR state trust land (15,851 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)Military land (restricted)Other public (parks, county, city, other agencies)GMU 624Neighboring GMUsLake or riverHighway
| WDFW region | Region 6, Coastal Washington |
|---|---|
| Size | 180,384 acres (282 square miles) |
| Counties | Clallam and Jefferson |
| Public land open to hunting | 9.3% (16,714 acres) |
| Deer taken, 2025 | 293 (357 in 2024) |
| General-season hunters, 2025 | 841 |
| Modern firearm, 2026 | Oct. 17-Nov. 1, any buck |
| Deer special permit hunts, 2026 | 6 hunts, 115 permits |
| Towns in and near it | Port Angeles, Port Townsend, Sequim, Poulsbo, Coupeville and Bremerton |
Also for GMU 624: black bear hunting.
How many deer are taken in GMU 624?
WDFW reports 293 deer taken in GMU 624 in 2025, against 357 in 2024. The most in one year since 1997 was 357, in 2024. WDFW's figures average 297 a year for 2021 to 2025, against 276 a year for 2016 to 2020.
| Year | Deer taken, all hunts | General season | Special permit | Antlered | Antlerless | General-season hunters | Hunter days | Deer per 100 general hunters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 293 | 288 | 5 | 248 | 45 | 841 | 5,284 | 34 |
| 2024 | 357 | 351 | 6 | 308 | 49 | 881 | 5,211 | 40 |
| 2023 | 333 | 328 | 5 | 284 | 49 | 864 | 4,969 | 38 |
| 2022 | 232 | 229 | 3 | 197 | 35 | 754 | 4,844 | 30 |
| 2021 | 268 | 260 | 8 | 228 | 40 | 893 | 5,138 | 29 |
| 2020 | 321 | 313 | 8 | 264 | 57 | 1,138 | 6,566 | 28 |
| 2019 | 298 | 293 | 5 | 261 | 37 | 935 | 5,008 | 31 |
| 2018 | 242 | 235 | 7 | 204 | 38 | 982 | 5,969 | 24 |
| 2017 | 231 | 220 | 11 | 170 | 61 | 1,032 | 6,158 | 21 |
| 2016 | 290 | 281 | 9 | 225 | 65 | 993 | 5,408 | 28 |
| 2015 | 271 | 268 | 3 | 214 | 57 | 962 | 5,618 | 28 |
| 2014 | 262 | 259 | 3 | 225 | 37 | 969 | 5,836 | 27 |
| 2013 | 234 | 233 | 1 | 193 | 41 | 944 | 5,636 | 25 |
| 2012 | 275 | 272 | 3 | 214 | 61 | 991 | 5,596 | 27 |
| 2011 | 188 | 186 | 2 | 161 | 27 | 1,020 | 5,903 | 18 |
| 2010 | 311 | 309 | 2 | 244 | 67 | 1,114 | 6,419 | 28 |
| 2009 | 351 | 346 | 5 | 237 | 114 | 1,110 | 7,257 | 31 |
| 2008 | 215 | 214 | 1 | 169 | 47 | |||
| 2007 | 227 | 227 | not split out | 202 | 25 | 892 | 5,948 | 25 |
| 2006 | 171 | 171 | not split out | 151 | 20 | 893 | 5,722 | 19 |
| 2005 | 171 | 171 | not split out | 147 | 24 | 833 | 5,010 | 21 |
| 2004 | 222 | 222 | not split out | 200 | 22 | 992 | 5,630 | 22 |
| 2003 | 168 | 168 | not split out | 147 | 21 | 941 | 5,854 | 18 |
| 2002 | 177 | 177 | not split out | 141 | 36 | 1,064 | 6,915 | 17 |
| 2001 | 219 | 219 | not split out | 188 | 31 | 1,209 | 7,361 | 18 |
| 2000 | 227 | 227 | not split out | 194 | 33 | 1,567 | 7,425 | 14 |
| 1999 | 165 | 165 | not split out | 142 | 23 | 1,809 | 13,084 | 9 |
| 1998 | 255 | 255 | not split out | 200 | 55 | 2,201 | 9,357 | 12 |
| 1997 | 307 | 307 | not split out | 266 | 41 | 1,938 | 9,697 | 16 |
Source: WDFW Game Harvest Reports (deer, GMU 624, 1997 to 2025), read through WDFW's Hunt Planner harvest table. "All hunts" is WDFW's general plus special permit total where it publishes one (from 2008), otherwise the general season. Where WDFW gives no all-weapon hunter count, the hunters and days shown are its per-weapon counts added together. Deer per 100 general hunters is worked out from WDFW's own two figures. The averages above are of WDFW's yearly figures.
How did each weapon do in GMU 624 in 2025?
The modern firearm general season drew the most deer hunters in GMU 624 in 2025: 590, who took 212 (36% success by WDFW's count).
| Weapon, 2025 general season | Hunters | Hunter days | Deer taken | Success (WDFW) | Days per animal (WDFW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | 153 | 1,072 | 50 | 32.6% | 21 |
| Modern firearm | 590 | 3,442 | 212 | 36% | 16 |
| Muzzleloader | 26 | 125 | 8 | 30.8% | 16 |
| Multiple-season tag | 72 | 645 | 18 | 25% | 36 |
Source: WDFW Game Harvest Reports (deer general season, 2025).
What size bucks come out of GMU 624?
WDFW counts antlered deer by the points on one side. In 2025, the most common was 2-point: 106 of 248 antlered deer.
| Year | 1 point | 2 points | 3 points | 4 points | 5 or more | Antlerless |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | 106 | 45 | 39 | 18 | 45 |
| 2024 | 59 | 103 | 99 | 33 | 14 | 49 |
| 2023 | 56 | 117 | 79 | 26 | 6 | 49 |
| 2022 | 43 | 73 | 46 | 20 | 15 | 35 |
| 2021 | 63 | 75 | 52 | 36 | 2 | 40 |
Source: WDFW Game Harvest Reports (deer, antler points).
When is deer season in GMU 624 in 2026?
General seasons for all hunters in GMU 624, by weapon: archery: Sept. 1-25 (any deer, black-tailed deer) and Nov. 25-Dec. 31 (late season, any deer, black-tailed deer); muzzleloader: Sept. 26-Oct. 4 (any buck, black-tailed deer); modern firearm: Oct. 17-Nov. 1 (any buck, black-tailed deer) and Nov. 19-22 (late season, any buck, black-tailed deer).
| Weapon | Season | Deer | 2026 dates | Legal deer | Who | WDFW's notes for GMU 624 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern firearm | General season | Black-tailed Deer | Oct. 17-Nov. 1 | Any buck | All hunters | Except Deer Area 6020 |
| Modern firearm | General season | Black-tailed Deer | Oct. 17-Nov. 1 | Any deer | All hunters | Only in Deer Area 6020 |
| Modern firearm | Late general season | Black-tailed Deer | Nov. 19-22 | Any buck | All hunters | Except Deer Area 6020 |
| Modern firearm | Late general season | Black-tailed Deer | Nov. 19-22 | Any deer | All hunters | Only in Deer Area 6020 |
| Archery | Early archery season | Black-tailed Deer | Sept. 1-25 | Any deer | All hunters | |
| Archery | Late archery season | Black-tailed Deer | Nov. 25-Dec. 31 | Any deer | All hunters | |
| Muzzleloader | Early muzzleloader season | Black-tailed Deer | Sept. 26-Oct. 4 | Any buck | All hunters | Except Deer Area 6020 |
| Muzzleloader | Early muzzleloader season | Black-tailed Deer | Sept. 26-Oct. 4 | Any deer | All hunters | Only in Deer Area 6020 |
Source: WDFW 2026 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations, pages 23, 24 and 25, with WDFW's April 2026 corrections. WDFW can change a season during the year: check WDFW's regulations page before you go.
Which special permit deer hunts include GMU 624?
WDFW's 2026 pamphlet lists 6 deer special permit hunts that take in GMU 624, with 115 permits in all. The applicant counts and average points are the ones WDFW prints for the 2025 drawing; the 2025 results are from WDFW's harvest report for each hunt number.
| Hunt | Name and category | Tag | 2026 dates | Legal deer | Unit or area | 2026 permits | 2025 applicants / average points (WDFW) | 2025 result: hunters, deer taken |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1313 | Coyle Antlerless Deer | Modern | Oct. 17-Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 624 | 20 | 164 / 5 | 3 hunters, 0 taken |
| 1347 | Coyle Antlerless Deer | Muzzleloader | Sept. 26-Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 624 | 20 | 31 / 1 | 5 hunters, 3 taken |
| 1452 | Miller Second Deer | Archery | Dec. 15-31 | Antlerless | Deer Area 6020 | 40 | 28 / 1 | |
| 1555 | Coyle Youth only | Modern | Oct. 10-Nov. 1 | Any Deer | GMU 624 | 20 | 22 / 1 | 6 hunters, 0 taken |
| 1632 | Coyle Hunters 65 or older | Modern | Oct. 17-Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 624 | 10 | 43 / 4 | |
| 1733 | Coyle Hunters with disabilities | Modern | Oct. 17-Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 624 | 5 | New hunt |
Sources: WDFW 2026 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations, pages 31, 34, 36, 38 and 39; WDFW Game Harvest Reports (deer individual hunts, 2025). A hunt's 2025 result is shown only where the 2025 hunt had the same number and name.
How much public land is in GMU 624?
9.3% of GMU 624 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 16,714 of its 180,384 acres. The largest share is DNR state trust land, 15,851 acres or 8.8% of the unit. DNR trust land covers 15,851 acres; a Discover Pass is needed to hunt it.
| Manager | Acres | Share of GMU 624 |
|---|---|---|
| DNR state trust land | 15,851 | 8.8% |
| Other public (parks, county, city, other agencies) | 7,272 | 4% |
| Military land (restricted) | 3,555 | 2% |
| National wildlife refuge (refuge rules; not counted) | 1,405 | 0.8% |
| WDFW land | 863 | 0.5% |
WDFW wildlife area land in GMU 624, by WDFW's own boundaries: North Olympic Wildlife Area (632 acres here; units Duckabush, Bell Creek, Dungeness and Tarboo).
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 624?
Highways through the unit: US 101 (about 34 miles inside it), SR 104 (about 15 miles inside it), SR 19 (about 14 miles inside it), SR 20 (about 13 miles inside it) and SR 116 (about 11 miles inside it). Towns inside: Port Angeles, Port Townsend, Sequim, Port Ludlow, Port Hadlock-Irondale and Marrowstone. Nearby: Poulsbo (4 miles), Coupeville (6 miles), Bremerton (8 miles) and Woodway (9 miles).
Which GMUs border GMU 624?
GMU 624 touches 4 other GMUs. Their public land and WDFW's 2025 deer numbers, for comparison:
| GMU | Name | Public land | Deer taken, 2025 | General hunters, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMU 603 | Pysht | 55.2% | 130 | 383 |
| GMU 621 | Olympic | 73.2% | 448 | 1,494 |
| GMU 627 | Kitsap | 5.4% | 282 | 924 |
| GMU 633 | Mason | 14.2% | 421 | 1,571 |
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season in GMU 624 in 2026?
By WDFW's 2026 pamphlet, the general deer seasons open to all hunters in GMU 624 are archery: Sept. 1-25 (any deer, black-tailed deer) and Nov. 25-Dec. 31 (late season, any deer, black-tailed deer); muzzleloader: Sept. 26-Oct. 4 (any buck, black-tailed deer); modern firearm: Oct. 17-Nov. 1 (any buck, black-tailed deer) and Nov. 19-22 (late season, any buck, black-tailed deer).
How many deer are taken in GMU 624?
WDFW reports 293 deer taken in GMU 624 in 2025: 248 antlered and 45 antlerless. The most in one year since 1997 was 357, in 2024.
Which special permit deer hunts include GMU 624?
WDFW's 2026 pamphlet lists 6 deer permit hunts for GMU 624: 1313 Coyle (20 permits), 1347 Coyle (20 permits), 1452 Miller (40 permits), 1555 Coyle (20 permits), 1632 Coyle (10 permits) and 1733 Coyle (5 permits). Applications for 2026 closed May 20.
How much public land is in GMU 624?
9.3% of GMU 624, 16,714 of its 180,384 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 624?
Port Angeles, Port Townsend and Sequim are inside the unit. Just outside: Poulsbo (4 miles), Coupeville (6 miles) and Bremerton (8 miles).
WDFW's boundary description of GMU 624
Beginning at the mouth of the Elwha River on the Strait of Juan de Fuca; N from the mouth of the Elwha River to the Clallam County line in the Strait of Juan De Fuca; NE on the Clallam County line to Clallam-San Juan county line; NE on the Clallam-San Juan county line to the Jefferson-San Juan county line; NE on the Jefferson-San Juan county line to the Jefferson-Island county line; S then SE on the Jefferson-Island county line to the Kitsap-Island county line; SE on the Kitsap-Island county line to a point due east of Point No Point; W from the Kitsap-Island county line to Point No Point; NW, S, N, and SW along the coast of the Kitsap peninsula to Cougar Spit; W from Cougar Spit to Finch Creek at the town of Hoodsport; NE along the east shore of Hood Canal to Dabob Bay; N along the shore of Dabob Bay and Quilcene Bay to East Quilcene Rd; W on East Quilcene Rd to the Chimacum Center Rd; S on Chimacum Center Rd to US Hwy (US) 101; N and W on US 101 through Sequim and Port Angeles to the Elwha River; N down the Elwha River to its mouth on the Strait of Juan de Fuca 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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