game management unit · Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
GMU 578 West Klickitat
Washington, United States
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About GMU 578 West Klickitat
GMU 578 West Klickitat is a game management unit in Washington, United States, set by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 1,186 km² (458 mi²). The town of White Salmon 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
- 578
- Area
- 1,186 km²
- Area (miles)
- 458 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 334 km² of public or protected land inside it, 28% 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 | 249 | 21% |
| Forest Service Region 06 Pacific Northwest | 44 | 4% |
| Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge | 26 | 2% |
| CONBOY LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 26 | 2% |
| STATE OF WASHINGTON | 5.4 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 5.1 | under 1% |
| Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | 2.2 | under 1% |
| Klickitat County | 1.6 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 2.3 | 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 |
| Black-tailed deer | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | antlered source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 18, 2026 | antlered source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 25, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | antlered, 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 578 West Klickitat
- 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.
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Questions
How big is GMU 578 West Klickitat (game management unit)?
About 1,186 km² (458 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in GMU 578 West Klickitat?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 334 km² of public or protected land, 28% 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 578 West Klickitat?
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 578 West Klickitat?
In the same unit system: GMU 388 Grayback, GMU 560 Lewis River and GMU 574 Wind 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.