Does anyone have any good tips on bear hunting spots in Washington? I had a spot that I've been going to for years with my father-in-law, but a storm last winter washed out all three roads into the place right at the highway. You could still get in on a bike, quad, or horse, but I don't have any of these. I could hike in, but the 8 mile hike would make for some very difficult weekend hunting.

So, now I'm looking for a new area to try out. If anyone has a spot that they're willing to share or general suggestion of were to start looking, I would appreciate the help. My hope is to track something down this week since this is the only week I'm taking off this year. Thanks.

you know, washington is a pretty big state. do you prefer the east side? west side? north? south? there are thousands of options, just need a little narrowing down.

At this point, I'm open to everything. I'm in the Tacoma area, and was hunting around Whalehead Ridge. All I really want are general opinions. Are there more animals on the Olympic Peninsula or in the South East corner of the sate? Which region generally produces the biggest bears? That sort of thing. I wouldn't expect someone to give up their prime spot.

Check out that little slice of land bordering the Quinalt Indian Reservation and Hiway 101 in G.M.U. 638. In the O.N.F. The area is called the "Promised land". Nearest town is Neilton and Amanda Park. Used to be one of my more successful spots for big B.B Getting to old to tromp after B.B., so someone else should go for it. LOTS of brush!!! I had success with a cottontail call there too. VERY EXCITING!!
P.S. Just read up on the Game laws before you go. I haven't read the B.B. regs for years, and I KNOW they probably have changed.
GOOD LUCK,
Lyle

there are some decent bears in good numbers around waitsburg - jasper mountain area. not so much in dayton. there are bears up here around spokane, but i haven't hunted much around here, but i've seen pictures of good ones.