black bear management unit · Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
BBMU 9 - South Cascades West
Washington, United States
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About BBMU 9 - South Cascades West
BBMU 9 - South Cascades West is a black bear management unit in Washington, United States, set by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 9,996 km² (3,860 mi²). The town of Buckley is inside it.
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
- 9
- Area
- 9,996 km²
- Area (miles)
- 3,860 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 7,048 km² of public or protected land inside it, 71% 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 | 5,854 | 59% |
| Unknown | 1,067 | 11% |
| Tacoma, City of | 74 | under 1% |
| STATE OF WASHINGTON | 18 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 12 | under 1% |
| Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | 7.2 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 6.0 | under 1% |
| Pierce County | 5.7 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 23 | 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 2 Inland
- Goose Management Area 3
- GMU 510 Stormking (game management unit)
- GMU 513 South Rainier (game management unit)
- GMU 516 Packwood (game management unit)
- GMU 560 Lewis River (game management unit)
- GMU 568 Washougal (game management unit)
- GMU 572 Siouxon (game management unit)
- GMU 574 Wind River (game management unit)
- GMU 653 White River (game management unit)
- GMU 654 Mashel (game management unit)
- Western Washington (game bird region)
What HuntGrid shows for BBMU 9 - South Cascades West
- 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 9 - South Cascades West (black bear management unit)?
About 9,996 km² (3,860 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in BBMU 9 - South Cascades West?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 7,048 km² of public or protected land, 71% 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 9 - South Cascades West?
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 9 - South Cascades West?
In the same unit system: BBMU 7 - South Cascades East, BBMU 10 - Urban and BBMU 11 - Mount St. Helens.
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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.