elk area · Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Elk Area 3911 Fairview
Washington, United States
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About Elk Area 3911 Fairview
Elk Area 3911 Fairview is a elk area in Washington, United States, set by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 959 km² (370 mi²). The town of Ellensburg is inside it.
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
- 3911
- Area
- 959 km²
- Area (miles)
- 370 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 66 km² of public or protected land inside it, 7% 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 | 55 | 6% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 4.0 | under 1% |
| Ellensburg, City of | 2.6 | under 1% |
| Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | 1.4 | under 1% |
| Cle Elum, City of | 1.0 | under 1% |
| City of Ellensburg | 0.9 | under 1% |
| Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife | 0.7 | under 1% |
| Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife | 0.6 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1.9 | 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) | Aug 1, 2026 to Jan 20, 2027 | antlerless source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Aug 1, 2026 to Jan 20, 2027 | antlerless, archery source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Aug 1, 2026 to Jan 20, 2027 | antlerless, muzzleloader source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Units around it
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Goat Unit 3-10 Blazed Ridge (mountain goat unit)
- Goose Management Area 4
- BBMU 6 - Central Cascades East (black bear management unit)
- BBMU 7 - South Cascades East (black bear management unit)
- GMU 328 Naneum (game management unit)
- GMU 334 Ellensburg (game management unit)
- GMU 335 Teanaway (game management unit)
- GMU 336 Taneum (game management unit)
- Deer Area 3334 Ellensburg
- Eastern Washington (game bird region)
What HuntGrid shows for Elk Area 3911 Fairview
- 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 3911 Fairview?
About 959 km² (370 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Elk Area 3911 Fairview?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 66 km² of public or protected land, 7% 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 3911 Fairview?
This page lists 3 seasons a person has checked against Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
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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.