black bear management unit · Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
BBMU 11 - Mount St. Helens
Washington, United States
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About BBMU 11 - Mount St. Helens
BBMU 11 - Mount St. Helens is a black bear management unit in Washington, United States, set by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 4,980 km² (1,923 mi²). Towns inside it include Centralia and Chehalis.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for American black bear.
- Unit code
- 11
- Area
- 4,980 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,923 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 794 km² of public or protected land inside it, 16% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 442 | 9% |
| Forest Service Region 06 Pacific Northwest | 233 | 5% |
| Tacoma, City of | 105 | 2% |
| Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | 55 | 1% |
| Cowlitz County | 3.1 | under 1% |
| Thurston County | 1.5 | under 1% |
| Lewis County | 1.2 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 1.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 4.0 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| American black bear | Aug 1, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
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What HuntGrid shows for BBMU 11 - Mount St. Helens
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- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is BBMU 11 - Mount St. Helens (black bear management unit)?
About 4,980 km² (1,923 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in BBMU 11 - Mount St. Helens?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 794 km² of public or protected land, 16% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Unknown. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for BBMU 11 - Mount St. Helens?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to BBMU 11 - Mount St. Helens?
In the same unit system: BBMU 9 - South Cascades West, BBMU 10 - Urban and BBMU 14 - Willapa Hills.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The official regulations and maps have the final word.