goose management area · Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Goose Management Area 2 Coast
Washington, United States
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About Goose Management Area 2 Coast
Goose Management Area 2 Coast is a goose management area in Washington, United States, set by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 4,330 km² (1,672 mi²). Towns inside it include Hoquiam, Ocean Shores and Raymond.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Canada goose, Cackling goose, Greater white-fronted goose, Snow goose and Ross's goose.
- Unit code
- 2 Coast
- Area
- 4,330 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,672 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 727 km² of public or protected land inside it, 17% 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 | 453 | 10% |
| Grays Harbor County | 93 | 2% |
| Willapa National Wildlife Refuge | 52 | 1% |
| WILLAPA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 46 | 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 34 | under 1% |
| Forest Service Region 06 Pacific Northwest | 29 | under 1% |
| Hoquiam, City of | 23 | under 1% |
| Cascade Land Conservancy | 17 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 44 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cackling goose | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | source |
| Canada goose | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | source |
| Ross's goose | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | source |
| Snow goose | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | source |
| Cackling goose | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Canada goose | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Ross's goose | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Snow goose | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Cackling goose | Feb 6, 2027 to Feb 6, 2027 | source |
| Canada goose | Feb 6, 2027 to Feb 6, 2027 | source |
| Ross's goose | Feb 6, 2027 to Feb 6, 2027 | source |
| Snow goose | Feb 6, 2027 to Feb 6, 2027 | source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Feb 6, 2027 to Feb 6, 2027 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
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
- BBMU 13 - Olympic Peninsula West (black bear management unit)
- BBMU 14 - Willapa Hills (black bear management unit)
- GMU 506 Willapa Hills (game management unit)
- GMU 642 Copalis (game management unit)
- GMU 658 North River (game management unit)
- GMU 672 Fall River (game management unit)
- GMU 673 Williams Creek (game management unit)
- GMU 681 Bear River (game management unit)
- Pacific County brant area
- Western Washington (game bird region)
What HuntGrid shows for Goose Management Area 2 Coast
- 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 Goose Management Area 2 Coast?
About 4,330 km² (1,672 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Goose Management Area 2 Coast?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 727 km² of public or protected land, 17% 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 Goose Management Area 2 Coast?
This page lists 15 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 Goose Management Area 2 Coast?
In the same unit system: Goose Management Area 2 Inland and Goose Management Area 3.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (area definition); U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Census Bureau. Licence: Areas defined in WAC 220-416-060 (Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission); trail line U.S. Forest Service, river USGS, roads and counties U.S. Census Bureau (all public domain). 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.