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Moose Unit 12 Cheney
Washington, United States
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About Moose Unit 12 Cheney
Moose Unit 12 Cheney is a moose unit in Washington, United States, set by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 5,870 km² (2,266 mi²). Towns inside it include Pullman, Cheney, Airway Heights, Medical Lake and Colfax.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Moose (Eurasian elk).
- Unit code
- 12
- Area
- 5,870 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,266 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 329 km² of public or protected land inside it, 6% 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 | 158 | 3% |
| Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge | 84 | 1% |
| TURNBULL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 78 | 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 64 | 1% |
| Spokane County | 11 | under 1% |
| Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | 9.4 | under 1% |
| Spokane, City of | 5.7 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1.2 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 5.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moose (Eurasian elk) | Oct 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| Moose (Eurasian elk) | Oct 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | antlerless, draw 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
What HuntGrid shows for Moose Unit 12 Cheney
- 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 Moose Unit 12 Cheney?
About 5,870 km² (2,266 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Moose Unit 12 Cheney?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 329 km² of public or protected land, 6% 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 Moose Unit 12 Cheney?
This page lists 2 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 Moose Unit 12 Cheney?
In the same unit system: Moose Unit 9 Mica Peak and Moose Unit 11 Spokane West.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Licence: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (published with an accuracy caveat: the legal descriptions take precedence). 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.