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Elk Area 3681 Ahtanum
Washington, United States
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About Elk Area 3681 Ahtanum
Elk Area 3681 Ahtanum is a elk area in Washington, United States, set by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 580 km² (224 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Selah, about 3.0 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Elk (wapiti).
- Unit code
- 3681
- Area
- 580 km²
- Area (miles)
- 224 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 339 km² of public or protected land inside it, 58% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 300 | 52% |
| Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | 22 | 4% |
| Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife | 12 | 2% |
| Forest Service Region 06 Pacific Northwest | 12 | 2% |
| Yakima County | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Cowiche Canyon Conservancy | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 0.2 | under 1% |
| YAKIMA COUNTY | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 25, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | antlered, archery source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Elk Area 3681 Ahtanum
- 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 Elk Area 3681 Ahtanum?
About 580 km² (224 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Elk Area 3681 Ahtanum?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 339 km² of public or protected land, 58% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Unknown. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Elk Area 3681 Ahtanum?
This page lists 1 season 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 Elk Area 3681 Ahtanum?
In the same unit system: Elk Area 3912 Old Naches.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Licence: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (published with an accuracy caveat: the legal descriptions take precedence). 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.