At a Glance
Quick Tips
- Hunt the unit slow as it is rugged and can hide game
- Use a GPS to mark waypoints to use year after year




This rugged, steep unit is perfectly suited for hunters willing to hike off of the beaten path for a bit of elbow room. Within the unit, there is state land, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Tahoma State Forest, Muckleshoot Federal Corp, timber companies, and small private land parcels, which simply translate into hunting opportunities. This is thickly forested country, with the exception of clearcut areas, typically in the southwestern portion on private lands. There are numerous peaks in this modest-sized GMU including: Johnson Mountain, Kiona Peak, Stormking, Watch Mountain, Kehoe Mountain, Griffin Mountain and Roundtop Mountain. The northern boundary runs close to National Park Hwy between Elbe and Ashford, and the southern border loosely follows Hwy 12.
If you are willing to hike into some steep country and spend some time scouting, this unit could be for you.