game management unit · Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
GMU 490 Cedar River
Washington, United States
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About GMU 490 Cedar River
GMU 490 Cedar River is a game management unit in Washington, United States, set by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 367 km² (142 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Maple Valley, about 4.7 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
- 490
- Area
- 367 km²
- Area (miles)
- 142 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 13 km² of public or protected land inside it, 3% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, City of | 9.4 | 3% |
| King County | 3.0 | under 1% |
| Forest Service Region 06 Pacific Northwest | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Tacoma, City of | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.0 | under 1% |
| City of Seattle | 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
Season dates, bag limits and licences for GMU 490 Cedar River are in Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's official regulations. HuntGrid shows a season in the app only once a person has checked it against them.
Official regulations: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for GMU 490 Cedar River
- 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 490 Cedar River (game management unit)?
About 367 km² (142 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in GMU 490 Cedar River?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 13 km² of public or protected land, 3% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Seattle, City of. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for GMU 490 Cedar River?
In Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's official regulations: https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/regulations/big-game
Which units are next to GMU 490 Cedar River?
In the same unit system: GMU 336 Taneum, GMU 454 Issaquah, GMU 460 Snoqualmie, GMU 466 Stampede and GMU 485 Green 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.