At a Glance
2,412Square Miles
58%Public Land
886 - 7,073Elevation Range
There are three areas that make up the Kettle Range/East Okanogan hunt area for bull moose. This is a great moose unit if you area DIY hunter looking for miles of public land, and an opportunity at an above average bull.
There was an unusual, large scale outbreak of Bluetongue in the late summer of 2015. Although this outbreak seemed short lived as there were no reports in 2016 or 2017, this, along with a large amount of predator activity, continues to have an impact on all ungulate herds in this region of the state.
Quick Tips
- The Columbia River area offers some world class fishing for Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Walleye and Smallmouth Bass, and the Kettle River and many of the creeks, small rivers, and lakes in the area offer fantastic trout fishing
- General bear and cougar licenses are available with season dates that overlap the moose hunt
- There are three species of Forest Grouse that live in the Colville National Forest: Blue, Spruce, and Ruff grouse,don't forget your shotgun and small game license

