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GMU 454 Issaquah

Washington, United States

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About GMU 454 Issaquah

GMU 454 Issaquah is a game management unit in Washington, United States, set by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 2,926 km² (1,130 mi²). Towns inside it include Seattle, Bellevue, Kent, Everett, Renton and Kirkland.

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
454
Area
2,926 km²
Area (miles)
1,130 mi²
Boundaries
2026

Public and protected land mapped inside it

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 323 km² of public or protected land inside it, 11% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:

Managerkm²Share
Unknown1355%
King County572%
King County Parks and Recreation27under 1%
Seattle, City of20under 1%
Snohomish County8.1under 1%
Bellevue, City of7.0under 1%
State Park and Recreation6.6under 1%
Everett, City of5.9under 1%
Other or unnamed managers863%

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:

SpeciesDatesDetails
Cougar (mountain lion)Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 source
Black-tailed deerOct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026antlered source
Elk (wapiti)Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 18, 2026antlered source
Black-tailed deerNov 19, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026antlered source
Black-tailed deerNov 25, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026muzzleloader source
Black-tailed deerNov 25, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026archery source
Elk (wapiti)Nov 25, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026archery source
Elk (wapiti)Nov 25, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026muzzleloader 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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Questions

How big is GMU 454 Issaquah (game management unit)?

About 2,926 km² (1,130 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.

How much public or protected land is in GMU 454 Issaquah?

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 323 km² of public or protected land, 11% 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 454 Issaquah?

This page lists 8 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 454 Issaquah?

In the same unit system: GMU 407 North Sound, GMU 410 Islands, GMU 422 Vashon - Maury, GMU 460 Snoqualmie, GMU 485 Green River, GMU 490 Cedar River, GMU 627 Kitsap, GMU 652 Puyallup and GMU 653 White River.

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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.