game management unit · Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
GMU 681 Bear River
Washington, United States
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About GMU 681 Bear River
GMU 681 Bear River is a game management unit in Washington, United States, set by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 354 km² (137 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Astoria, about 6.5 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- 681
- Area
- 354 km²
- Area (miles)
- 137 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 59 km² of public or protected land inside it, 17% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | 33 | 9% |
| Unknown | 14 | 4% |
| WILLAPA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 7.4 | 2% |
| Willapa National Wildlife Refuge | 7.4 | 2% |
| Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | 5.3 | 2% |
| National Park Service | 2.7 | under 1% |
| Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 0.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cougar (mountain lion) | Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | source |
| Black-tailed deer | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | antlered source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 18, 2026 | antlered source |
| Black-tailed deer | Nov 19, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | antlered source |
| Black-tailed deer | Nov 25, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | antlered, archery source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 25, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | archery 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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Next to it in the same unit system
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What HuntGrid shows for GMU 681 Bear River
- 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 GMU 681 Bear River (game management unit)?
About 354 km² (137 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in GMU 681 Bear River?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 59 km² of public or protected land, 17% of the unit; the largest share is managed by The Nature Conservancy. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for GMU 681 Bear River?
This page lists 6 seasons 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 GMU 681 Bear River?
In the same unit system: GMU 506 Willapa Hills, GMU 673 Williams Creek and GMU 684 Long Beach.
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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.