black bear management unit · Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
BBMU 2 - Columbia Basin
Washington, United States
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About BBMU 2 - Columbia Basin
BBMU 2 - Columbia Basin is a black bear management unit in Washington, United States, set by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 42,784 km² (16,519 mi²). Towns inside it include Spokane Valley, Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, Pullman and Moses Lake.
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
- 2
- Area
- 42,784 km²
- Area (miles)
- 16,519 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 5,303 km² of public or protected land inside it, 12% 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 | 2,242 | 5% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 1,067 | 2% |
| Department of Energy (DOE) | 854 | 2% |
| Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | 675 | 2% |
| Unknown | 186 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 126 | under 1% |
| Columbia National Wildlife Refuge | 109 | under 1% |
| COLUMBIA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 109 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 506 | 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
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- BBMU 1 - Northeast
- BBMU 3 - Southeast
- BBMU 5 - Okanogan
- BBMU 6 - Central Cascades East
- BBMU 7 - South Cascades East
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Goose Management Area 4
- Goose Management Area 5
- Moose Unit 12 Cheney
- GMU 130 Cheney (game management unit)
- GMU 136 Harrington (game management unit)
- GMU 139 Steptoe (game management unit)
- GMU 272 Beezley (game management unit)
- GMU 278 Wahluke (game management unit)
- GMU 284 Ritzville (game management unit)
- GMU 372 Rattlesnake Hills (game management unit)
- GMU 373 Horse Heaven (game management unit)
- GMU 381 Kahlotus (game management unit)
- Eastern Washington (game bird region)
What HuntGrid shows for BBMU 2 - Columbia Basin
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- 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 2 - Columbia Basin (black bear management unit)?
About 42,784 km² (16,519 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in BBMU 2 - Columbia Basin?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 5,303 km² of public or protected land, 12% 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 2 - Columbia Basin?
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 2 - Columbia Basin?
In the same unit system: BBMU 1 - Northeast, BBMU 3 - Southeast, BBMU 5 - Okanogan, BBMU 6 - Central Cascades East and BBMU 7 - South Cascades East.
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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.