Minot Peak GMU 660 deer hunting: harvest, seasons and permits
WDFW's harvest report shows 289 deer taken in GMU 660 Minot Peak in 2025, 9 of them on special permits. General-season hunters numbered 879 (WDFW's archery, modern firearm, muzzleloader and multiple-season counts added together), with 6,399 hunter days. 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) |
| Deer taken, 2025 | 289 (371 in 2024) |
| General-season hunters, 2025 | 879 |
| Modern firearm, 2026 | Oct. 17-Nov. 1, any buck |
| Deer special permit hunts, 2026 | 7 hunts, 54 permits |
| Towns in and near it | Aberdeen, Oakville, Central Park, Cosmopolis, Elma and Montesano |
Also for GMU 660: elk hunting, black bear hunting.
How many deer are taken in GMU 660?
WDFW reports 289 deer taken in GMU 660 in 2025, against 371 in 2024. The most in one year since 1997 was 371, in 2024. WDFW's figures average 271 a year for 2021 to 2025, against 231 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 | 289 | 280 | 9 | 266 | 23 | 879 | 6,399 | 32 |
| 2024 | 371 | 353 | 18 | 339 | 32 | 1,036 | 7,181 | 34 |
| 2023 | 230 | 215 | 15 | 203 | 27 | 812 | 5,441 | 26 |
| 2022 | 194 | 176 | 18 | 172 | 22 | 814 | 5,353 | 22 |
| 2021 | 270 | 254 | 16 | 244 | 26 | 966 | 6,453 | 26 |
| 2020 | 237 | 225 | 12 | 206 | 31 | 982 | 5,856 | 23 |
| 2019 | 310 | 296 | 14 | 272 | 38 | 790 | 5,370 | 37 |
| 2018 | 205 | 194 | 11 | 188 | 17 | 730 | 5,022 | 27 |
| 2017 | 174 | 161 | 13 | 146 | 28 | 759 | 5,530 | 21 |
| 2016 | 229 | 218 | 11 | 201 | 28 | 648 | 3,934 | 34 |
| 2015 | 236 | 228 | 8 | 205 | 31 | 842 | 5,545 | 27 |
| 2014 | 210 | 208 | 2 | 194 | 16 | 729 | 4,805 | 29 |
| 2013 | 191 | 188 | 3 | 173 | 18 | 984 | 5,800 | 19 |
| 2012 | 197 | 195 | 2 | 169 | 28 | 858 | 5,364 | 23 |
| 2011 | 179 | 175 | 4 | 159 | 20 | 993 | 5,678 | 18 |
| 2010 | 217 | 215 | 2 | 186 | 31 | 1,004 | 5,975 | 21 |
| 2009 | 212 | 206 | 6 | 191 | 21 | 1,045 | 5,987 | 20 |
| 2008 | 208 | 204 | 4 | 175 | 33 | |||
| 2007 | 184 | 184 | not split out | 167 | 17 | 1,072 | 6,531 | 17 |
| 2006 | 201 | 201 | not split out | 178 | 23 | 1,047 | 6,460 | 19 |
| 2005 | 200 | 200 | not split out | 166 | 34 | 1,232 | 7,027 | 16 |
| 2004 | 298 | 298 | not split out | 265 | 33 | 1,345 | 7,486 | 22 |
| 2003 | 277 | 277 | not split out | 246 | 31 | 1,194 | 7,172 | 23 |
| 2002 | 249 | 249 | not split out | 219 | 30 | 1,267 | 8,057 | 20 |
| 2001 | 341 | 341 | not split out | 306 | 35 | 1,437 | 8,196 | 24 |
| 2000 | 164 | 164 | not split out | 151 | 13 | 1,460 | 5,592 | 11 |
| 1999 | 230 | 230 | not split out | 211 | 19 | 1,634 | 11,056 | 14 |
| 1998 | 115 | 115 | not split out | 98 | 17 | 1,444 | 5,092 | 8 |
| 1997 | 205 | 205 | not split out | 198 | 7 | 1,468 | 6,339 | 14 |
Source: WDFW Game Harvest Reports (deer, GMU 660, 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 660 in 2025?
The modern firearm general season drew the most deer hunters in GMU 660 in 2025: 680, who took 226 (33.2% success by WDFW's count).
| Weapon, 2025 general season | Hunters | Hunter days | Deer taken | Success (WDFW) | Days per animal (WDFW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | 106 | 996 | 26 | 24.6% | 38 |
| Modern firearm | 680 | 4,540 | 226 | 33.2% | 20 |
| Muzzleloader | 14 | 57 | 0 | 0% | |
| Multiple-season tag | 79 | 806 | 28 | 35.4% | 29 |
Source: WDFW Game Harvest Reports (deer general season, 2025).
What size bucks come out of GMU 660?
WDFW counts antlered deer by the points on one side. In 2025, the most common was 2-point: 120 of 266 antlered deer.
| Year | 1 point | 2 points | 3 points | 4 points | 5 or more | Antlerless |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 101 | 120 | 35 | 10 | 0 | 23 |
| 2024 | 125 | 145 | 51 | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| 2023 | 74 | 102 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 27 |
| 2022 | 77 | 58 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 22 |
| 2021 | 68 | 115 | 46 | 11 | 4 | 26 |
Source: WDFW Game Harvest Reports (deer, antler points).
When is deer season in GMU 660 in 2026?
General seasons for all hunters in GMU 660, 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 660 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern firearm | General season | Black-tailed Deer | Oct. 17-Nov. 1 | Any buck | All hunters | |
| Modern firearm | Late general season | Black-tailed Deer | Nov. 19-22 | Any buck | All hunters | |
| 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 |
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 660?
WDFW's 2026 pamphlet lists 7 deer special permit hunts that take in GMU 660, with 54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1071 | Minot Peak Quality Deer | Modern | Nov. 2-18 | Any Buck | GMU 660 | 5 | 173 / 7 | |
| 1320 | Minot Peak Antlerless Deer | Modern | Oct. 17-Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 660 | 20 | 270 / 4 | 9 hunters, 1 taken |
| 1353 | Minot Peak Antlerless Deer | Muzzleloader | Sept. 26-Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 660 | 5 | 27 / 2 | 3 hunters, 1 taken |
| 1563 | Minot Peak Youth only | Modern | Oct. 10-Nov. 1 | Any Deer | GMU 660 | 5 | 56 / 2 | 2 hunters, 2 taken |
| 1564 | Minot Peak Youth only | Modern | Nov. 2-18 | Any Buck | GMU 660 | 4 | 86 / 4 | 1 hunter, 0 taken |
| 1640 | Minot Peak Hunters 65 or older | Modern | Oct. 17-Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 660 | 10 | 54 / 4 | |
| 1738 | Minot Peak Hunters with disabilities | Modern | Oct. 17-Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 660 | 5 | 20 / 2 |
Sources: WDFW 2026 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations, pages 28, 31, 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 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 deer numbers, for comparison:
| GMU | Name | Public land | Deer taken, 2025 | General hunters, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMU 501 | Lincoln | 21.8% | 387 | 1,300 |
| GMU 648 | Wynoochee | 3.9% | 346 | 1,126 |
| GMU 651 | Satsop | 2.8% | 291 | 1,001 |
| GMU 658 | North River | 5.1% | 190 | 598 |
| GMU 663 | Capitol Peak | 68.5% | 388 | 1,816 |
| GMU 672 | Fall River | 26% | 340 | 1,165 |
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season in GMU 660 in 2026?
By WDFW's 2026 pamphlet, the general deer seasons open to all hunters in GMU 660 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 660?
WDFW reports 289 deer taken in GMU 660 in 2025: 266 antlered and 23 antlerless. The most in one year since 1997 was 371, in 2024.
Which special permit deer hunts include GMU 660?
WDFW's 2026 pamphlet lists 7 deer permit hunts for GMU 660: 1071 Minot Peak (5 permits), 1320 Minot Peak (20 permits), 1353 Minot Peak (5 permits), 1563 Minot Peak (5 permits), 1564 Minot Peak (4 permits) and 1640 Minot Peak (10 permits), and more in the table above. Applications for 2026 closed May 20.
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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