Long Beach GMU 684 elk hunting: harvest, seasons and permits
WDFW's harvest report shows 22 elk taken in GMU 684 Long Beach in 2025, 1 of them on special permits. General-season hunters numbered 103 (WDFW's archery, modern firearm, muzzleloader and multiple-season counts added together), with 393 hunter days. GMU 684 is 3% public land open to hunting, the largest share BLM (549 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.
BLMDNR state trust landWDFW landNational wildlife refuge (refuge rules; not counted)Military land (restricted)Other public (parks, county, city, other agencies)GMU 684Neighboring GMUsLake or riverHighway
| WDFW region | Region 6, Coastal Washington |
|---|---|
| Size | 32,296 acres (50 square miles) |
| Counties | Pacific |
| Public land open to hunting | 3% (962 acres) |
| Elk taken, 2025 | 22 (21 in 2024) |
| General-season hunters, 2025 | 103 |
| Modern firearm, 2026 | Nov. 7-18, 3 pt. min. |
| Elk special permit hunts, 2026 | 2 hunts, 9 permits |
| Towns in and near it | Ilwaco, Long Beach, Ocean Park, South Bend, Raymond and Westport |
Also for GMU 684: deer hunting.
How many elk are taken in GMU 684?
WDFW reports 22 elk taken in GMU 684 in 2025, against 21 in 2024. The most in one year since 1997 was 35, in 2023. WDFW's figures average 24 a year for 2021 to 2025, against 21 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 | 22 | 21 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 103 | 393 | 20 |
| 2024 | 21 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 115 | 578 | 18 | |
| 2023 | 35 | 35 | 26 | 9 | 99 | 515 | 35 | |
| 2022 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 4 | 70 | 314 | 30 | |
| 2021 | 20 | 18 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 132 | 672 | 14 |
| 2020 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 119 | 439 | 11 | |
| 2019 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 3 | 83 | 437 | 33 | |
| 2018 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 80 | 518 | 23 | |
| 2017 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 72 | 381 | 24 |
| 2016 | 29 | 27 | 2 | 17 | 12 | 90 | 598 | 30 |
| 2015 | 21 | 21 | 9 | 12 | 120 | 923 | 18 | |
| 2014 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 95 | 568 | 17 | |
| 2013 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 8 | 102 | 598 | 29 | |
| 2012 | 22 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 102 | 613 | 22 | |
| 2011 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 92 | 598 | 23 | |
| 2010 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 96 | 573 | 19 | |
| 2009 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 117 | 785 | 9 | |
| 2008 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 7 | ||||
| 2007 | 22 | 22 | not split out | 16 | 6 | 105 | 677 | 21 |
| 2006 | 26 | 26 | not split out | 11 | 15 | 95 | 487 | 27 |
| 2005 | 14 | 14 | not split out | 13 | 1 | 70 | 431 | 20 |
| 2004 | 12 | 12 | not split out | 8 | 4 | 94 | 511 | 13 |
| 2003 | 10 | 10 | not split out | 5 | 5 | 67 | 397 | 15 |
| 2002 | 15 | 15 | not split out | 15 | 0 | 72 | 412 | 21 |
| 2001 | 8 | 8 | not split out | 8 | 0 | 104 | 486 | 8 |
| 2000 | 19 | 19 | not split out | 16 | 3 | 177 | 458 | 11 |
| 1999 | 15 | 15 | not split out | 12 | 3 | 108 | 683 | 14 |
| 1998 | 14 | 14 | not split out | 11 | 3 | 109 | 338 | 13 |
| 1997 | 4 | 4 | not split out | 1 | 3 | 40 | 120 | 10 |
Source: WDFW Game Harvest Reports (elk, GMU 684, 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. 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 684 in 2025?
The muzzleloader general season drew the most elk hunters in GMU 684 in 2025: 44, who took 14 (31.8% success by WDFW's count).
| Weapon, 2025 general season | Hunters | Hunter days | Elk taken | Success (WDFW) | Days per animal (WDFW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | 34 | 141 | 3 | 8.8% | 47 |
| Modern firearm | 20 | 56 | 2 | 10% | 28 |
| Muzzleloader | 44 | 185 | 14 | 31.8% | 13 |
| Multiple-season tag | 5 | 11 | 2 | 40% | 6 |
Source: WDFW Game Harvest Reports (elk general season, 2025).
What size bulls come out of GMU 684?
WDFW counts antlered elk by the points on one side. In 2025, the most common was 5-point: 8 of 16 antlered elk.
| Year | 1 point | 2 points | 3 points | 4 points | 5 points | 6 or more | Antlerless |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 6 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
Source: WDFW Game Harvest Reports (elk, antler points).
When is elk season in GMU 684 in 2026?
General seasons for all hunters in GMU 684, by weapon: archery: Sept. 12-24 (any elk); muzzleloader: Oct. 3-9 (any elk) and Nov. 25-Dec. 15 (late season, any elk); modern firearm: Nov. 7-18 (3 pt. min.).
| Weapon | Season | 2026 dates | Legal elk | Who | WDFW's notes for GMU 684 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern firearm | General season | Nov. 7-18 | 3 pt. min. | All hunters | Footnoted in WDFW's table (page 44) |
| Archery | Early archery season | Sept. 12-24 | Any elk | All hunters | |
| Muzzleloader | Early muzzleloader season | Oct. 3-9 | Any elk | All hunters | Footnoted in WDFW's table (page 46) |
| Muzzleloader | Late muzzleloader season | Nov. 25-Dec. 15 | Any elk | All hunters | Footnoted in WDFW's table (page 46) |
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 684?
WDFW's 2026 pamphlet lists 2 elk special permit hunts that take in GMU 684, with 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2244 | Long Beach Antlerless Elk | WF | Nov. 7-18 | Antlerless | GMU 684 | 4 | 103 / 3 | |
| 2708 | Long Beach Master Hunters only | Any elk tag | July 1-Mar. 31 | Antlerless | GMU 684 | 5 | 12 / 2 | 2 hunters, 1 taken |
Sources: WDFW 2026 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations, pages 52 and 58; 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 684?
3% of GMU 684 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 962 of its 32,296 acres. The largest share is BLM, 549 acres or 1.7% of the unit. DNR trust land covers 349 acres; a Discover Pass is needed to hunt it.
| Manager | Acres | Share of GMU 684 |
|---|---|---|
| Other public (parks, county, city, other agencies) | 3,906 | 12.1% |
| National wildlife refuge (refuge rules; not counted) | 2,969 | 9.2% |
| BLM | 549 | 1.7% |
| DNR state trust land | 349 | 1.1% |
| Military land (restricted) | 99 | 0.3% |
| WDFW land | 64 | 0.2% |
WDFW wildlife area land in GMU 684, by WDFW's own boundaries: Johns River Wildlife Area (59 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 684?
Highways through the unit: SR 103 (about 21 miles inside it), US 101 (about 8 miles inside it) and SR 100 (about 5 miles inside it). Towns inside: Ilwaco, Long Beach and Ocean Park. Nearby: South Bend (12 miles), Raymond (15 miles) and Westport (17 miles).
Which GMUs border GMU 684?
GMU 684 touches 1 other GMU. Their public land and WDFW's 2025 elk numbers, for comparison:
| GMU | Name | Public land | Elk taken, 2025 | General hunters, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMU 681 | Bear River | 5.2% | 134 | 755 |
Questions hunters ask
When is elk season in GMU 684 in 2026?
By WDFW's 2026 pamphlet, the general elk seasons open to all hunters in GMU 684 are archery: Sept. 12-24 (any elk); muzzleloader: Oct. 3-9 (any elk) and Nov. 25-Dec. 15 (late season, any elk); modern firearm: Nov. 7-18 (3 pt. min.).
How many elk are taken in GMU 684?
WDFW reports 22 elk taken in GMU 684 in 2025: 16 antlered and 6 antlerless. The most in one year since 1997 was 35, in 2023.
Which special permit elk hunts include GMU 684?
WDFW's 2026 pamphlet lists 2 elk permit hunts for GMU 684: 2244 Long Beach (4 permits) and 2708 Long Beach (5 permits). Applications for 2026 closed May 20.
How much public land is in GMU 684?
3% of GMU 684, 962 of its 32,296 acres, is national forest, BLM, DNR trust, WDFW, Reclamation or national recreation area land; the largest share is BLM. Measured by FilledTag from WA DNR's public land maps.
What town is closest to GMU 684?
Ilwaco, Long Beach and Ocean Park are inside the unit. Just outside: South Bend (12 miles), Raymond (15 miles) and Westport (17 miles).
WDFW's boundary description of GMU 684
Beginning at the mouth of Bear River on Willapa Bay; S up Bear River to US Hwy (US) 101; W and SW on US 101 to alternate US 101, north of the Ilwaco Airport; S on alternate US 101 to US 101; W on US 101 to the Wallacut River; S along the Wallacut River to the Columbia River; W down the Columbia River to its mouth on the Pacific Ocean (including all islands in the Columbia River both north of the Washington- Oregon state line and between the Wallacut River and the mouth of the Columbia River); N, E, S, and E along the shoreline of the Long Beach peninsula to Bear River 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.