game management unit · Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
GMU 169 Wenaha
Washington, United States
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About GMU 169 Wenaha
GMU 169 Wenaha is a game management unit in Washington, United States, set by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 418 km² (161 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Dayton, about 27 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- 169
- Area
- 418 km²
- Area (miles)
- 161 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 418 km² of public or protected land inside it, 100% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 06 Pacific Northwest | 418 | 100% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cougar (mountain lion) | Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | source |
| Wild turkey | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | antlered source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Next to it in the same unit system
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What HuntGrid shows for GMU 169 Wenaha
- 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 GMU 169 Wenaha (game management unit)?
About 418 km² (161 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in GMU 169 Wenaha?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 418 km² of public or protected land, 100% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 06 Pacific Northwest. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for GMU 169 Wenaha?
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 GMU 169 Wenaha?
In the same unit system: GMU 157 Mill Creek Watershed, GMU 162 Dayton, GMU 166 Tucannon, GMU 172 Mountain View and GMU 175 Lick Creek.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 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.