goose management area · Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Goose Management Area 4
Washington, United States
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About Goose Management Area 4
Goose Management Area 4 is a goose management area in Washington, United States, set by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 66,444 km² (25,654 mi²). Towns inside it include Spokane, Spokane Valley, Kennewick, Pasco, Richland and Wenatchee.
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
- 4
- Area
- 66,444 km²
- Area (miles)
- 25,654 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 23,218 km² of public or protected land inside it, 35% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 06 Pacific Northwest | 13,659 | 21% |
| Unknown | 5,273 | 8% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 1,334 | 2% |
| Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | 1,207 | 2% |
| Department of Energy (DOE) | 854 | 1% |
| National Park Service | 626 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 223 | under 1% |
| Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife | 220 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1,087 | 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: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – British Columbia; Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database); 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 Jan 24, 2027 | source |
| Canada goose | Oct 17, 2026 to Jan 24, 2027 | 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 Jan 24, 2027 | source |
| Ross's goose | Dec 23, 2026 to Jan 24, 2027 | source |
| Snow goose | Dec 23, 2026 to Jan 24, 2027 | source |
| Cackling goose | Jan 25, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | source |
| Canada goose | Jan 25, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | source |
| Ross's goose | Jan 25, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | source |
| Snow goose | Jan 25, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Jan 25, 2027 to Jan 31, 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 |
| Ross's goose | Feb 20, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | source |
| Snow goose | Feb 20, 2027 to Mar 10, 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 2 - Columbia Basin (black bear management unit)
- BBMU 5 - Okanogan (black bear management unit)
- BBMU 6 - Central Cascades East (black bear management unit)
- GMU 136 Harrington (game management unit)
- GMU 272 Beezley (game management unit)
- GMU 284 Ritzville (game management unit)
- Eastern Washington (game bird region)
What HuntGrid shows for Goose Management Area 4
- 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 4?
About 66,444 km² (25,654 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Goose Management Area 4?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 23,218 km² of public or protected land, 35% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 06 Pacific Northwest. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Goose Management Area 4?
This page lists 19 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 4?
In the same unit system: Goose Management Area 1, Goose Management Area 3 and Goose Management Area 5.
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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.