Aladdin GMU 111 elk hunting: harvest, seasons and permits
WDFW's harvest report shows 15 elk taken in GMU 111 Aladdin in 2025, 2 of them on special permits. General-season hunters numbered 304 (WDFW's archery, modern firearm, muzzleloader and multiple-season counts added together), with 1,356 hunter days. GMU 111 is 65.7% public land open to hunting, the largest share national forest (154,978 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 forestBLMDNR state trust landWDFW landNational wildlife refuge (refuge rules; not counted)Other public (parks, county, city, other agencies)GMU 111Neighboring GMUsLake or riverHighway
| WDFW region | Region 1, Eastern Washington |
|---|---|
| Size | 290,821 acres (454 square miles) |
| Counties | Stevens and Pend Oreille |
| Public land open to hunting | 65.7% (191,101 acres) |
| Elk taken, 2025 | 15 (13 in 2024) |
| General-season hunters, 2025 | 304 |
| Modern firearm, 2026 | Oct. 31-Nov. 8, any bull |
| Elk special permit hunts, 2026 | 3 hunts, 25 permits |
| Towns in and near it | Northport, Ione, Metaline, Metaline Falls, Colville and Kettle Falls |
Also for GMU 111: deer hunting, black bear hunting.
How many elk are taken in GMU 111?
WDFW reports 15 elk taken in GMU 111 in 2025, against 13 in 2024. The most in one year since 2003 was 40, in 2016. WDFW's figures average 18 a year for 2021 to 2025, against 26 a year for 2016 to 2020.
| Year | Elk taken, all hunts | General season | Special permit | Antlered | Antlerless | General-season hunters | Hunter days | Elk per 100 general hunters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 304 | 1,356 | 4 |
| 2024 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 274 | 1,257 | 3 |
| 2023 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 313 | 1,570 | 5 |
| 2022 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 397 | 1,831 | 4 |
| 2021 | 27 | 22 | 5 | 15 | 12 | 457 | 2,240 | 5 |
| 2020 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 458 | 2,287 | 4 | |
| 2019 | 23 | 19 | 4 | 16 | 7 | 395 | 2,078 | 5 |
| 2018 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 476 | 2,289 | 4 |
| 2017 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 23 | 6 | 469 | 2,438 | 5 |
| 2016 | 40 | 38 | 2 | 31 | 9 | 519 | 2,687 | 7 |
| 2015 | 28 | 24 | 4 | 21 | 7 | 511 | 2,495 | 5 |
| 2014 | 29 | 24 | 5 | 20 | 9 | 502 | 2,324 | 5 |
| 2013 | 28 | 24 | 4 | 20 | 8 | 535 | 2,625 | 4 |
| 2012 | 33 | 29 | 4 | 25 | 8 | 465 | 2,133 | 6 |
| 2011 | 21 | 18 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 522 | 2,422 | 3 |
| 2010 | 32 | 28 | 4 | 24 | 8 | 539 | 2,333 | 5 |
| 2009 | 27 | 26 | 1 | 23 | 4 | 607 | 2,843 | 4 |
| 2008 | 20 | 19 | 1 | 16 | 4 | |||
| 2007 | 18 | 18 | not split out | 16 | 2 | 448 | 1,900 | 4 |
| 2006 | 15 | 15 | not split out | 14 | 1 | 415 | 1,771 | 4 |
| 2005 | 19 | 19 | not split out | 18 | 1 | 431 | 1,827 | 4 |
| 2004 | 23 | 23 | not split out | 20 | 3 | 519 | 2,159 | 4 |
| 2003 | 13 | 13 | not split out | 9 | 4 | 391 | 1,742 | 3 |
Source: WDFW Game Harvest Reports (elk, GMU 111, 2003 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. Elk 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 111 in 2025?
The modern firearm general season drew the most elk hunters in GMU 111 in 2025: 198, who took 1 (0.6% success by WDFW's count).
| Weapon, 2025 general season | Hunters | Hunter days | Elk taken | Success (WDFW) | Days per animal (WDFW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | 48 | 219 | 3 | 6.2% | 73 |
| Modern firearm | 198 | 880 | 1 | 0.6% | 880 |
| Muzzleloader | 53 | 225 | 5 | 9.4% | 45 |
| Multiple-season tag | 5 | 32 | 4 | 80% | 8 |
Source: WDFW Game Harvest Reports (elk general season, 2025).
What size bulls come out of GMU 111?
WDFW counts antlered elk by the points on one side. In 2025, the most common was 5-point: 5 of 10 antlered elk.
| Year | 1 point | 2 points | 3 points | 4 points | 5 points | 6 or more | Antlerless |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 12 |
Source: WDFW Game Harvest Reports (elk, antler points).
When is elk season in GMU 111 in 2026?
General seasons for all hunters in GMU 111, by weapon: archery: Sept. 12-24 (any elk); muzzleloader: Oct. 3-9 (any bull); modern firearm: Oct. 31-Nov. 8 (any bull).
| Weapon | Season | 2026 dates | Legal elk | Who | WDFW's notes for GMU 111 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern firearm | General season | Oct. 31-Nov. 8 | Any bull | All hunters | |
| Archery | Early archery season | Sept. 12-24 | Any elk | All hunters | |
| Muzzleloader | Early muzzleloader season | Oct. 3-9 | Any bull | All hunters |
Source: WDFW 2026 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations, pages 44, 45 and 46, 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 elk hunts include GMU 111?
WDFW's 2026 pamphlet lists 3 elk special permit hunts that take in GMU 111, with 25 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 elk | Unit or area | 2026 permits | 2025 applicants / average points (WDFW) | 2025 result: hunters, elk taken |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2202 | Aladdin Antlerless Elk | EF | Oct. 31-Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 111 | 10 | 221 / 8 | 7 hunters, 2 taken |
| 2264 | Aladdin Antlerless Elk | EM | Oct. 3-9 | Antlerless | GMU 111 | 10 | 53 / 3 | |
| 2401 | Aladdin Youth only | EF | Oct. 31-Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 111 | 5 | 33 / 3 | 0 hunters, 0 taken |
Sources: WDFW 2026 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations, pages 51, 53 and 55; WDFW Game Harvest Reports (elk 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 111?
65.7% of GMU 111 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 191,101 of its 290,821 acres. The largest share is national forest, 154,978 acres or 53.3% of the unit. DNR trust land covers 32,838 acres; a Discover Pass is needed to hunt it.
| Manager | Acres | Share of GMU 111 |
|---|---|---|
| National forest | 154,978 | 53.3% |
| DNR state trust land | 32,838 | 11.3% |
| BLM | 3,118 | 1.1% |
| WDFW land | 167 | 0.1% |
| Other public (parks, county, city, other agencies) | 138 | under 0.1% |
| National wildlife refuge (refuge rules; not counted) | 53 | under 0.1% |
WDFW wildlife area land in GMU 111, by WDFW's own boundaries: Sherman Creek Wildlife Area (155 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 111?
Highways through the unit: SR 31 (about 14 miles inside it) and SR 20 (about 7 miles inside it). Towns inside: Northport, Ione and Metaline. Nearby: Metaline Falls (on the line), Colville (on the line), Kettle Falls (9 miles) and Marcus (10 miles).
Which GMUs border GMU 111?
GMU 111 touches 4 other GMUs. Their public land and WDFW's 2025 elk numbers, for comparison:
| GMU | Name | Public land | Elk taken, 2025 | General hunters, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMU 105 | Kelly Hill | 47.5% | 18 | 238 |
| GMU 108 | Douglas | 24.3% | 15 | 220 |
| GMU 113 | Selkirk | 76.3% | 47 | 755 |
| GMU 117 | 49 Degrees North | 34.6% | 68 | 1,082 |
Questions hunters ask
When is elk season in GMU 111 in 2026?
By WDFW's 2026 pamphlet, the general elk seasons open to all hunters in GMU 111 are archery: Sept. 12-24 (any elk); muzzleloader: Oct. 3-9 (any bull); modern firearm: Oct. 31-Nov. 8 (any bull).
How many elk are taken in GMU 111?
WDFW reports 15 elk taken in GMU 111 in 2025: 10 antlered and 5 antlerless. The most in one year since 2003 was 40, in 2016.
Which special permit elk hunts include GMU 111?
WDFW's 2026 pamphlet lists 3 elk permit hunts for GMU 111: 2202 Aladdin (10 permits), 2264 Aladdin (10 permits) and 2401 Aladdin (5 permits). Applications for 2026 closed May 20.
How much public land is in GMU 111?
65.7% of GMU 111, 191,101 of its 290,821 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 111?
Northport, Ione and Metaline are inside the unit. Just outside: Metaline Falls (on the line), Colville (on the line) and Kettle Falls (9 miles).
WDFW's boundary description of GMU 111
Beginning at the junction of the Colville-Aladdin- Northport Rd and State Route (SR) 20 on the east side of Colville; N on Aladdin Rd to SR 25 at the town of Northport; N on SR 25 to the bridge over the Columbia River; NE along the southeastern shoreline of the Columbia River to the US-Canadian border; E along the US-Canadian border to the Pend Oreille River; S along the western shoreline of the Pend Oreille River to Tiger East Rd, which is due east of the town of Tiger; W on the Tiger East Rd to SR 20 at the town of Tiger; W and S on SR 20 to the junction with the Aladdin Rd, E of the town of Colville and 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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