At a Glance
This long unit runs from Keechelus Lake along the northeast point, and then follows the Yakima River along its northeastern boundary to Rattlesnake Canyon. The western border winds its way along several ridgelines past Dandy, Stampede, Sheets and Tacoma Pass, down to Blowout Mountain at 5,709-ft. From here, the border travels southeast by the 6,004-ft Mount Clifty and Peaches Ridge before following the South Fork Taneum and Taneum Creek to the Yakima River. Although a significant portion of the unit is public land, it is largely broken and checkerboarded. Wenatchee National Forest, L.T. Murray Wildlife Area, and state land represent the largest public land blocks, mainly along the west and southwestern borders. Along the Yakima River there are lots of recent developments which continue to push game out of what was once agricultural areas. There are good populations of elk, mule deer and black bear, however, they are widely dispersed until heavy snowfall occurs at higher elevations.
You will need to put some miles on your boots in order to get away from hunting pressure.
Quick Tips
- Hunt where most hunters won't go for best game densities
- Scout escape routes

