Hunting

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Averaging only 3.4 residents per square mile (compared to King County’s 912 per sq. mile) hunters visiting Ferry County are less likely to find themselves standing shoulder to shoulder with other hunters or area residents, and more likely to have an inviting landscape and a peaceful, open meadow all to themselves.

Black bear walks through forest. Photo: Michael Glasgo
Four-point buck harvested in Ferry County, WA. Hunter: S. Sandoval. Photo: Diane Sims .
Black bear walks through forest.
Black bear walks through forest. Photo: Michael Glasgo
Woman displays wild turkey shot in northern Ferry County, WA.
Woman displays wild turkey shot in northern Ferry County, WA. Hunter: D. Sims Photo: Paul Sims

GMUs

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The Eastern Washington State mountains and fields of Ferry County are beautiful and rich with game. The county boasts seven game management units (GMUs), but of particular note is the Sherman 101 unit, which blankets much of the county and provides some of Washington State’s best opportunities for hunting and capturing a mule deer, white-tailed deer, moose, and turkey. 

Ferry County Game Management Units

GMU # and Name
101 Sherman
105 Kellyhill
121 Huckleberry
133 Roosevelt
136 Harrington
204 Okanogan East
233 Pogue

Hunter in yellow vest poses with deer she shot.
Hunter displays 4-point buck she shot. Photo: Paul Sims

More Information

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Republic Ranger District

650 E Delaware
Republic WA 99166
(509) 775-7400

Colville Forest Information

755 South Main Street
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 684-7000

Supplies and Lodging

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Camping and lodging are readily available at several of the area’s campgrounds. Most RV parks, lake resorts, and inns provide hunters with special facilities, such as refrigerated game lockers.  Businesses in the town of Republic, WA welcome hunters and are equipped to provide them with many of the provisions (e.g., maps, guns and ammunition, camping gear, lodging, and food) needed for a successful hunt.

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Provisions, camp sites, and gorgeous hunting spots await hunters.