game management unit · Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
GMU 178 Peola
Washington, United States
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About GMU 178 Peola
GMU 178 Peola is a game management unit in Washington, United States, set by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 716 km² (277 mi²). The town of Clarkston is inside it.
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
- 178
- Area
- 716 km²
- Area (miles)
- 277 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 32 km² of public or protected land inside it, 4% 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 | 19 | 3% |
| Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife | 5.9 | under 1% |
| Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | 4.5 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 1.7 | under 1% |
| US Army Corp of Engineers | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Forest Service Region 06 Pacific Northwest | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Asotin County | 0.1 | under 1% |
| County of Asotin | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 20, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | antlerless, archery source |
| Mule deer | Nov 20, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | antlered, archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 20, 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
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What HuntGrid shows for GMU 178 Peola
- 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 178 Peola (game management unit)?
About 716 km² (277 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in GMU 178 Peola?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 32 km² of public or protected land, 4% 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 GMU 178 Peola?
This page lists 6 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 178 Peola?
In the same unit system: GMU 142 Almota, GMU 145 Mayview, GMU 163 Marengo, GMU 166 Tucannon, GMU 175 Lick Creek and GMU 181 Couse.
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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.