Trophy Black Bear Hunt in Washington

This spot-and-stalk black bear hunt on the Olympic Peninsula has the potential for a real trophy bear.

Washington has the highest bear population in the lower 48, and these Washington bear hunts on the Olympic Peninsula give our hunters a great chance at a trophy coastal black bear.

You can expect prime-pelted bears, and mature boars are the norm.

  • Western Washington State, Coastal Unit, Olympic Peninsula
  • Private timber company land and public land on the Olympic peninsula near Forks, Washington. Lots of thick timber.
  • Early in August and goes through October.
  • These are spot-and-stalk Washington black bear hunts. You will glass pre-scouted clear cuts and berry fields early in the morning and in the evening. Stopping for a lunch break at mid-day. Sometimes, calling can be effective as well.
  • 80% success rate with 100% of their hunters having an opportunity over the past few years.
  • Bears squaring seven feet and over are fairly common now that hound hunting and bear baiting was banned years ago.
  • As with our Alberta bear hunts, Washington also offers two bear tags per hunter, which makes these hunts even more attractive.
Outdoors International

At Outdoors International, we understand the importance of meticulous planning and seamless logistics for a successful and stress-free hunt. Our fully vetted outfitters will do their best to help take care of every detail, allowing you to focus on your adventure.

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Hunting season starts early in August and goes through October.

Included:

  • 1:1 professionally guided
  • All trophy care (skinning and packing out)
  • Prep of meat for processing
  • Cold storage of meat and hide
  • All transportation to and from field
  • Some filming upon request
  • Taxidermy referral

Not Included:

Lodging and Accommodations

Lodging is not included on this hunt.

  • There is cabin-based lodging available on a first-come-first-served basis, as well as a hotel or a local bed-and-breakfast.
  • Meals on your own at local restaurants except lunches. Most hunt days are full days in field.

Hunting Season and Tags

  • Washington bear hunting season starts early in August and goes through October.
  • Hunting license and bear tags are available over the counter.
  • The outfitter will accompany you to the local sporting goods store to help you get that taken care of. *Be sure to have your Hunters Safety information. They will ask for it.
  • You may also need a permit for access to timber company land. The outfitter will let you know prior to your hunt. The fee is minimal.

Travel Information

Most hunters fly to Seattle (Sea-Tac) and rent a car for the short drive to Forks, Washington.

  • It is a 3 hour drive to Forks, WA.
  • Flying from SEATAC to Port Angeles is also an option (short flight). Rent a car from there, or the outfitter will pick up for a fee.
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Brandon Couchman's Washington Bear Hunt

Cory with his… umm…. we’ll just say “huge” Washington black bear.

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I hunted bears here in August of 2015. While I didn’t get a huge bear, my friend Brandon got one that was well over six feet. This is a fun hunt.

The outfitter has an intimate knowledge of the area, and keeps tabs on the big bears that are hitting the clear cuts.

Most hunters fly to Seattle and rent a car for the short drive to Forks, Washington.

The outfitter will accompany you to the local sporting goods store to help you get that taken care of.

Hunting license and bear tags are available over the counter.

You can expect prime-pelted bears, and big ones are the norm.

Cory Glauner with his Washington black bear

Hunting season starts early in August and goes through October.

You will stay in a nice local hotel (not included in the price of the hunt), and eat at the local restaurants (also not included).

Brandon Couchman's Washington Bear Hunt. This outfitter is a long-range shooting enthusiast, so this is a great hunt if that interests you.

With virtually zero hunting pressure, this outfitter targets bears that will square larger than six feet.

Bears squaring seven feet and over are fairly common now that hound hunting and bear baiting was banned years ago.

You can expect prime-pelted bears, and big ones are the norm.

You will be glassing a clear cut, and most times you hear the bears before you see them come out of the thick rain forest.

If a spot and stalk trophy bear hunt is what you are looking for, this may be the one for you.

This is the only bear guide in the region, and they average an 80% success rate with 100% of their hunters having an opportunity over the past few years.

You will glass pre-scouted clear cuts and berryfields early in the morning and in the evening. Stopping for a lunch break at mid-day. Sometimes, calling can be effective as well.

These are spot-and-stalk Washington bear hunts.

Washington also offers two bear tags per hunter, which makes these hunts even more attractive.

Washington has the highest bear population in the lower 48, and these Washington bear hunts on the Olympic Peninsula give our hunters a great chance at a trophy coastal black bear.

This hunt is just across the border from Vancouver Island which is world famous for trophy black bears.

Good WA bear

Huge bear

Trophy spot-and-stalk Washington bear hunts on the Olympic Peninsula.

Booking Information

Please note that reservations are not considered finalized until agreed upon deposit is received. This ensures agreed upon dates and current pricing. Quality outfitters are in high demand so let us know right away, as some trips do book years in advance.