black bear management unit · Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
BBMU 5 - Okanogan
Washington, United States
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About BBMU 5 - Okanogan
BBMU 5 - Okanogan is a black bear management unit in Washington, United States, set by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 9,890 km² (3,818 mi²). Towns inside it include Omak and Chelan.
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
- 5
- Area
- 9,890 km²
- Area (miles)
- 3,818 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 7,837 km² of public or protected land inside it, 79% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 06 Pacific Northwest | 6,237 | 63% |
| Unknown | 1,310 | 13% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 247 | 2% |
| Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | 138 | 1% |
| METHOW WINTER RANGE AND WILDLIFE REFUGE | 12 | under 1% |
| Methow Winter Range And Wildlife Refuge | 12 | under 1% |
| Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife | 12 | under 1% |
| SINLAHEKIN DEER WINTER RANGE AND WILDLIFE REFUGE | 11 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 32 | 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: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – British Columbia; Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – British Columbia; Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (NRCan, Aboriginal Lands of Canada); Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database); 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 15, 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 2 - Columbia Basin
- BBMU 4 - Okanogan Highlands
- BBMU 6 - Central Cascades East
- BBMU 8 - North Cascades West
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Goose Management Area 4
- Sheep Unit 16 Manson (bighorn sheep unit)
- Sheep Unit 19 Sinlahekin (bighorn sheep unit)
- GMU 203 Pasayten (game management unit)
- GMU 215 Sinlahekin (game management unit)
- GMU 218 Chewuch (game management unit)
- GMU 224 Pearrygin (game management unit)
- GMU 231 Gardner (game management unit)
- GMU 233 Pogue (game management unit)
- GMU 239 Chiliwist (game management unit)
- GMU 242 Alta (game management unit)
- GMU 243 Manson (game management unit)
- Eastern Washington (game bird region)
- Western Washington (game bird region)
What HuntGrid shows for BBMU 5 - Okanogan
- 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 5 - Okanogan (black bear management unit)?
About 9,890 km² (3,818 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in BBMU 5 - Okanogan?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 7,837 km² of public or protected land, 79% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 06 Pacific Northwest. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for BBMU 5 - Okanogan?
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 5 - Okanogan?
In the same unit system: BBMU 2 - Columbia Basin, BBMU 4 - Okanogan Highlands, BBMU 6 - Central Cascades East and BBMU 8 - North Cascades West.
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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.