black bear management unit · Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
BBMU 6 - Central Cascades East
Washington, United States
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About BBMU 6 - Central Cascades East
BBMU 6 - Central Cascades East is a black bear management unit in Washington, United States, set by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 10,098 km² (3,899 mi²). Towns inside it include Wenatchee, Ellensburg, Leavenworth and Cashmere.
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
- 6
- Area
- 10,098 km²
- Area (miles)
- 3,899 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 7,715 km² of public or protected land inside it, 76% 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 | 6,119 | 61% |
| Unknown | 1,064 | 11% |
| Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | 355 | 4% |
| National Park Service | 243 | 2% |
| Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife | 122 | 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 86 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 28 | under 1% |
| Colockum Game Range | 20 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 93 | 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
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Goose Management Area 4
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- Sheep Unit 14 Swakane (bighorn sheep unit)
- GMU 244 Clark (game management unit)
- GMU 245 Chiwawa (game management unit)
- GMU 247 Entiat (game management unit)
- GMU 249 Alpine (game management unit)
- GMU 250 Swakane (game management unit)
- GMU 251 Mission (game management unit)
- GMU 328 Naneum (game management unit)
- GMU 329 Quilomene (game management unit)
- GMU 335 Teanaway (game management unit)
- Elk Area 2051 Tronsen
- Elk Area 3911 Fairview
- Eastern Washington (game bird region)
What HuntGrid shows for BBMU 6 - Central Cascades East
- 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 6 - Central Cascades East (black bear management unit)?
About 10,098 km² (3,899 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in BBMU 6 - Central Cascades East?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 7,715 km² of public or protected land, 76% 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 6 - Central Cascades East?
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 6 - Central Cascades East?
In the same unit system: BBMU 2 - Columbia Basin, BBMU 5 - Okanogan, BBMU 7 - South 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.