game management unit · Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
GMU 248 Big Bend
Washington, United States
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About GMU 248 Big Bend
GMU 248 Big Bend is a game management unit in Washington, United States, set by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 1,336 km² (516 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Chelan, about 23 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
- 248
- Area
- 1,336 km²
- Area (miles)
- 516 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 286 km² of public or protected land inside it, 21% 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 | 211 | 16% |
| Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife | 54 | 4% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 17 | 1% |
| Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | 6.3 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 2.7 | under 1% |
| Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife | 0.0 | under 1% |
| TOWN OF COULEE DAM | 0.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | archery source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | muzzleloader 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 248 Big Bend
- 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 248 Big Bend (game management unit)?
About 1,336 km² (516 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in GMU 248 Big Bend?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 286 km² of public or protected land, 21% 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 248 Big Bend?
This page lists 5 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 248 Big Bend?
In the same unit system: GMU 133 Roosevelt, GMU 254 Saint Andrews, GMU 260 Foster Creek, GMU 262 Withrow and GMU 272 Beezley.
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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.