There is no spring season for black bear in Washington, but you can hunt black bears in the fall from the beginning of August until the middle of November. GMUs 157, 490, and 522 are closed to fall bear hunting. A current special deer or elk permit is required to hunt bear in GMU 485. A valid big game hunting license includes black bear as a species option. A second black bear transport tag/license must be purchased to take a second bear. Hunters may purchase a maximum of two black bear transport tag/licenses. Two black bears can be harvested during the license year. Hunters may use any legal weapon for hunting black bear. Bait or hounds are not allowed for bear hunting.
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