goose management area · Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Goose Management Area 2 Inland
Washington, United States
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About Goose Management Area 2 Inland
Goose Management Area 2 Inland is a goose management area in Washington, United States, set by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 8,562 km² (3,306 mi²). Towns inside it include Vancouver, Longview, Camas, Battle Ground, Washougal and Aberdeen.
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 Inland
- Area
- 8,562 km²
- Area (miles)
- 3,306 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,039 km² of public or protected land inside it, 24% 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 | 1,121 | 13% |
| Forest Service Region 06 Pacific Northwest | 678 | 8% |
| Grays Harbor County | 55 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 50 | under 1% |
| Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | 45 | under 1% |
| CITY OF MONTESANO | 22 | under 1% |
| RIDGEFIELD NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 20 | under 1% |
| Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge | 20 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 130 | 2% |
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 1, 2026 | Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge source |
| Cackling goose | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | All of GMA 2 Inland except Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge source |
| Canada goose | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | All of GMA 2 Inland except Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge source |
| Canada goose | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge source |
| Ross's goose | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | All of GMA 2 Inland except Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge source |
| Ross's goose | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge source |
| Snow goose | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge source |
| Snow goose | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | All of GMA 2 Inland except Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | All of GMA 2 Inland except Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge source |
| Cackling goose | Nov 25, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027 | Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge source |
| Cackling goose | Nov 25, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | All of GMA 2 Inland except Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge source |
| Canada goose | Nov 25, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027 | Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge source |
| Canada goose | Nov 25, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | All of GMA 2 Inland except Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge source |
| Ross's goose | Nov 25, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027 | Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge source |
| Ross's goose | Nov 25, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | All of GMA 2 Inland except Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge source |
| Snow goose | Nov 25, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027 | Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge source |
| Snow goose | Nov 25, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | All of GMA 2 Inland except Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Nov 25, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027 | Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Nov 25, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | All of GMA 2 Inland except Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge 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 |
| Cackling goose | Feb 7, 2027 to Feb 15, 2027 | All of GMA 2 Inland except Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge source |
| Canada goose | Feb 7, 2027 to Feb 15, 2027 | All of GMA 2 Inland except Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge source |
| Ross's goose | Feb 7, 2027 to Feb 15, 2027 | All of GMA 2 Inland except Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge source |
| Snow goose | Feb 7, 2027 to Feb 15, 2027 | All of GMA 2 Inland except Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Feb 7, 2027 to Feb 15, 2027 | All of GMA 2 Inland except Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge 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
- Goat Unit 6-1 East Olympic Mountains (mountain goat unit)
- BBMU 9 - South Cascades West (black bear management unit)
- BBMU 10 - Urban (black bear management unit)
- BBMU 11 - Mount St. Helens (black bear management unit)
- BBMU 12 - Olympic Peninsula East (black bear management unit)
- 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 530 Ryderwood (game management unit)
- GMU 550 Coweeman (game management unit)
- GMU 556 Toutle (game management unit)
- GMU 564 Battle Ground (game management unit)
- GMU 568 Washougal (game management unit)
- GMU 648 Wynoochee (game management unit)
- GMU 660 Minot Peak (game management unit)
- Western Washington (game bird region)
What HuntGrid shows for Goose Management Area 2 Inland
- 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 Inland?
About 8,562 km² (3,306 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Goose Management Area 2 Inland?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,039 km² of public or protected land, 24% 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 Inland?
This page lists 30 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 Inland?
In the same unit system: Goose Management Area 2 Coast 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.