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Elk Area 3912 Old Naches
Washington, United States
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About Elk Area 3912 Old Naches
Elk Area 3912 Old Naches is a elk area in Washington, United States, set by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 623 km² (241 mi²). Towns inside it include Yakima, Selah and Union Gap.
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
- 3912
- Area
- 623 km²
- Area (miles)
- 241 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 34 km² of public or protected land inside it, 6% 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 | 24 | 4% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 4.9 | under 1% |
| Yakima, City of | 1.4 | under 1% |
| Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | 1.2 | under 1% |
| City of Yakima | 0.8 | under 1% |
| Cowiche Canyon Conservancy | 0.8 | under 1% |
| Yakima County | 0.6 | under 1% |
| City of Union Gap | 0.6 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 2.0 | 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) | 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
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Goat Unit 3-10 Blazed Ridge (mountain goat unit)
- Goose Management Area 5
- Sheep Unit 5 Umtanum (bighorn sheep unit)
- BBMU 7 - South Cascades East (black bear management unit)
- Sheep Unit 7 Cleman Mountain (bighorn sheep unit)
- GMU 342 Umtanum (game management unit)
- GMU 368 Cowiche (game management unit)
- Deer Area 3682 Ahtanum
- Eastern Washington (game bird region)
What HuntGrid shows for Elk Area 3912 Old Naches
- 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 3912 Old Naches?
About 623 km² (241 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Elk Area 3912 Old Naches?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 34 km² of public or protected land, 6% 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 3912 Old Naches?
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.
Which units are next to Elk Area 3912 Old Naches?
In the same unit system: Elk Area 3681 Ahtanum and Elk Area 3722 Blackrock.
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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.