game management unit · Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
GMU 243 Manson
Washington, United States
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About GMU 243 Manson
GMU 243 Manson is a game management unit in Washington, United States, set by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 921 km² (355 mi²). The town of Chelan 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
- 243
- Area
- 921 km²
- Area (miles)
- 355 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 656 km² of public or protected land inside it, 71% 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 | 618 | 67% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 25 | 3% |
| Unknown | 9.6 | 1% |
| Chelan County | 1.4 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 1.1 | under 1% |
| Chelan, City of | 0.7 | under 1% |
| Douglas County | 0.6 | under 1% |
| County of Chelan | 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 15, 2026 | muzzleloader source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | archery source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | source |
| Mule deer | Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | antlered, archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 25, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | 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 243 Manson
- 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 243 Manson (game management unit)?
About 921 km² (355 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in GMU 243 Manson?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 656 km² of public or protected land, 71% 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 243 Manson?
This page lists 7 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 243 Manson?
In the same unit system: GMU 242 Alta, GMU 244 Clark, GMU 246 Slide Ridge, GMU 247 Entiat and GMU 262 Withrow.
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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.