Rimrock GMU 364 elk hunting: harvest, seasons and permits
WDFW's harvest report shows 75 elk taken in GMU 364 Rimrock in 2025, 57 of them on special permits. General-season hunters numbered 939 (WDFW's archery, modern firearm, muzzleloader and multiple-season counts added together), with 5,142 hunter days. GMU 364 is 96.3% public land open to hunting, the largest share national forest (105,111 acres), measured from WA DNR's public land maps.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WDFW reports for 1997 to 2025. Seasons and permits: WDFW's 2026 pamphlet with its April 2026 corrections. Land: WA DNR, 2026-10.
National forestDNR state trust landWDFW landGMU 364Neighboring GMUsLake or riverHighway
| WDFW region | Region 3, South Central Washington |
|---|---|
| Size | 113,211 acres (177 square miles) |
| Counties | Yakima |
| Public land open to hunting | 96.3% (108,993 acres) |
| Elk taken, 2025 | 75 (85 in 2024) |
| General-season hunters, 2025 | 939 |
| Modern firearm, 2026 | Oct. 31-Nov. 8, spike bull |
| Elk special permit hunts, 2026 | 12 hunts, 594 permits |
| Towns in and near it | Tieton, Naches and Selah |
Also for GMU 364: deer hunting, black bear hunting.
How many elk are taken in GMU 364?
WDFW reports 75 elk taken in GMU 364 in 2025, against 85 in 2024. The most in one year since 1997 was 163, in 2013. WDFW's figures average 78 a year for 2021 to 2025, against 67 a year for 2016 to 2020.
| Year | Elk taken, all hunts | General season | Special permit | Antlered | Antlerless | General-season hunters | Hunter days | Elk per 100 general hunters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75 | 18 | 57 | 35 | 40 | 939 | 5,142 | 2 |
| 2024 | 85 | 24 | 61 | 33 | 52 | 946 | 4,982 | 3 |
| 2023 | 82 | 19 | 63 | 36 | 46 | 952 | 5,060 | 2 |
| 2022 | 95 | 36 | 59 | 45 | 50 | 990 | 4,983 | 4 |
| 2021 | 53 | 31 | 22 | 43 | 10 | 1,073 | 5,670 | 3 |
| 2020 | 44 | 23 | 21 | 31 | 13 | 947 | 4,826 | 2 |
| 2019 | 63 | 48 | 15 | 38 | 25 | 977 | 5,282 | 5 |
| 2018 | 61 | 41 | 20 | 38 | 23 | 1,078 | 5,902 | 4 |
| 2017 | 75 | 53 | 22 | 34 | 41 | 1,263 | 7,073 | 4 |
| 2016 | 94 | 53 | 41 | 35 | 59 | 1,417 | 8,301 | 4 |
| 2015 | 154 | 82 | 72 | 56 | 98 | 1,647 | 9,122 | 5 |
| 2014 | 144 | 74 | 70 | 69 | 75 | 1,654 | 9,012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 163 | 81 | 82 | 67 | 96 | 1,370 | 7,347 | 6 |
| 2012 | 135 | 72 | 63 | 52 | 83 | 1,477 | 8,242 | 5 |
| 2011 | 124 | 64 | 60 | 67 | 57 | 1,894 | 10,134 | 3 |
| 2010 | 146 | 80 | 66 | 89 | 57 | 1,754 | 9,757 | 5 |
| 2009 | 128 | 68 | 60 | 65 | 63 | 1,684 | 9,497 | 4 |
| 2008 | 156 | 77 | 79 | 79 | 77 | |||
| 2007 | 68 | 68 | not split out | 42 | 26 | 1,944 | 11,263 | 3 |
| 2006 | 78 | 78 | not split out | 39 | 39 | 1,695 | 9,331 | 5 |
| 2005 | 83 | 83 | not split out | 51 | 32 | 1,868 | 10,274 | 4 |
| 2004 | 77 | 77 | not split out | 45 | 32 | 2,180 | 11,992 | 4 |
| 2003 | 67 | 67 | not split out | 34 | 33 | 1,851 | 10,362 | 4 |
| 2002 | 78 | 78 | not split out | 43 | 35 | 1,899 | 11,255 | 4 |
| 2001 | 60 | 60 | not split out | 37 | 23 | 1,934 | 11,365 | 3 |
| 2000 | 127 | 127 | not split out | 94 | 33 | 2,765 | 12,352 | 5 |
| 1999 | 82 | 82 | not split out | 55 | 27 | 2,754 | 19,032 | 3 |
| 1998 | 58 | 58 | not split out | 45 | 13 | 1,865 | 8,604 | 3 |
| 1997 | 80 | 80 | not split out | 58 | 22 | 1,946 | 9,171 | 4 |
Source: WDFW Game Harvest Reports (elk, GMU 364, 1997 to 2025), read through WDFW's Hunt Planner harvest table. "All hunts" is WDFW's general plus special permit total where it publishes one (from 2008), otherwise the general season. Where WDFW gives no all-weapon hunter count, the hunters and days shown are its per-weapon counts added together. Elk per 100 general hunters is worked out from WDFW's own two figures. The averages above are of WDFW's yearly figures.
How did each weapon do in GMU 364 in 2025?
The modern firearm general season drew the most elk hunters in GMU 364 in 2025: 563, who took 11 (2% success by WDFW's count).
| Weapon, 2025 general season | Hunters | Hunter days | Elk taken | Success (WDFW) | Days per animal (WDFW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | 247 | 1,605 | 3 | 1.2% | 535 |
| Modern firearm | 563 | 2,859 | 11 | 2% | 260 |
| Muzzleloader | 111 | 520 | 4 | 3.6% | 130 |
| Multiple-season tag | 18 | 158 | 0 | 0% |
Source: WDFW Game Harvest Reports (elk general season, 2025).
What size bulls come out of GMU 364?
WDFW counts antlered elk by the points on one side. In 2025, the most common was 1-point (spike): 16 of 35 antlered elk.
| Year | 1 point | 2 points | 3 points | 4 points | 5 points | 6 or more | Antlerless |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 40 |
| 2024 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 52 |
| 2023 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 46 |
| 2022 | 21 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 50 |
| 2021 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 10 |
Source: WDFW Game Harvest Reports (elk, antler points).
When is elk season in GMU 364 in 2026?
General seasons for all hunters in GMU 364, by weapon: archery: Sept. 12-24 (spike bull) and Nov. 25-Dec. 8 (late season, spike Bull); muzzleloader: Oct. 3-9 (spike bull); modern firearm: Oct. 31-Nov. 8 (spike bull).
| Weapon | Season | 2026 dates | Legal elk | Who | WDFW's notes for GMU 364 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern firearm | General season | Oct. 31-Nov. 8 | Spike bull | All hunters | |
| Archery | Early archery season | Sept. 12-24 | Spike bull | All hunters | |
| Archery | Late archery season | Nov. 25-Dec. 8 | Spike Bull | All hunters | |
| Muzzleloader | Early muzzleloader season | Oct. 3-9 | Spike bull | All hunters |
Source: WDFW 2026 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations, pages 44, 45 and 46, with WDFW's April 2026 corrections. WDFW can change a season during the year: check WDFW's regulations page before you go.
Which special permit elk hunts include GMU 364?
WDFW's 2026 pamphlet lists 12 elk special permit hunts that take in GMU 364, with 594 permits in all. The applicant counts and average points are the ones WDFW prints for the 2025 drawing; the 2025 results are from WDFW's harvest report for each hunt number.
| Hunt | Name and category | Tag | 2026 dates | Legal elk | Unit or area | 2026 permits | 2025 applicants / average points (WDFW) | 2025 result: hunters, elk taken |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rimrock Quality Elk | EF | Sept. 25-29 | Any Bull | GMU 364 | 3 | 538 / 19 | 2 hunters, 2 taken |
| 2062 | Rimrock Quality Elk | EA | Sept. 1-18 | Any Bull | GMU 364 | 25 | 362 / 7 | 7 hunters, 4 taken |
| 2086 | Rimrock Quality Elk | EM | Sept. 30-Oct. 6 | Any Bull | GMU 364 | 13 | 215 / 14 | 4 hunters, 4 taken |
| 2228 | Rimrock Antlerless Elk | EF | Nov. 4-8 | Antlerless | GMU 364 | 190 | 1,311 / 7 | 98 hunters, 31 taken |
| 2257 | Rimrock Antlerless Elk | EA | Sept. 12-24 | Antlerless | GMU 364 | 130 | 354 / 3 | |
| 2412 | Yakima South Youth only | EF | Oct. 28-Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMUs 364, 368 | 35 | 356 / 4 | |
| 2413 | Yakima Early Youth only | EA | Sept. 12-24 | Antlerless | GMUs 336, 340, 352, 356, 364 | 70 | 51 / 1 | 18 hunters, 2 taken |
| 2417 | Yakima South Youth only | EM | Sept. 26-Oct. 9 | Antlerless | GMUs 364, 368 | 20 | 82 / 3 | 12 hunters, 6 taken |
| 2509 | Yakima South Hunters 65 or older | EF | Oct. 28-Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMUs 364, 368 | 10 | 554 / 11 | |
| 2510 | Yakima Early Hunters 65 or older | EA | Sept. 12-24 | Antlerless | GMUs 336, 340, 352, 356, 364 | 20 | 161 / 7 | 11 hunters, 1 taken |
| 2613 | Yakima South Hunters with disabilities | EF, EM, EA | Oct. 28-Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMUs 364, 368 | 10 | 177 / 9 | |
| 2810 | Rimrock Bull Elk | EF | Oct. 26-Nov. 8 | Any Bull | GMU 364 | 68 | 2,019 / 14 | 19 hunters, 7 taken |
Sources: WDFW 2026 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations, pages 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 53, 55, 56 and 57; WDFW Game Harvest Reports (elk individual hunts, 2025). A hunt's 2025 result is shown only where the 2025 hunt had the same number and name.
How much public land is in GMU 364?
96.3% of GMU 364 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 108,993 of its 113,211 acres. The largest share is national forest, 105,111 acres or 92.8% of the unit. DNR trust land covers 1,372 acres; a Discover Pass is needed to hunt it.
| Manager | Acres | Share of GMU 364 |
|---|---|---|
| National forest | 105,111 | 92.8% |
| WDFW land | 2,510 | 2.2% |
| DNR state trust land | 1,372 | 1.2% |
WDFW wildlife area land in GMU 364, by WDFW's own boundaries: Oak Creek Wildlife Area (2,508 acres here).
Measured by FilledTag inside WDFW's GMU boundary (WDFW game management units, in effect April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027) from WA DNR Major Public Lands (non-DNR) and WA DNR Managed Land Parcels, read 2026-10. Tribal land is not counted as public. National wildlife refuges, military land and "other public" land (state parks, county, city and other agencies) are not counted as open to hunting: each sets its own rules.
How do you get to GMU 364?
Highways through the unit: US 12 (about 15 miles inside it). Nearby: Tieton (6 miles), Naches (10 miles), Selah (17 miles) and Yakima (18 miles).
Which GMUs border GMU 364?
GMU 364 touches 5 other GMUs. Their public land and WDFW's 2025 elk numbers, for comparison:
| GMU | Name | Public land | Elk taken, 2025 | General hunters, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMU 356 | Bumping | 99.9% | 40 | 589 |
| GMU 360 | Bethel | 97% | 56 | 805 |
| GMU 368 | Cowiche | 40.9% | 195 | 1,718 |
| GMU 513 | South Rainier | 93.2% | 27 | 502 |
| GMU 516 | Packwood | 92.9% | 59 | 835 |
Questions hunters ask
When is elk season in GMU 364 in 2026?
By WDFW's 2026 pamphlet, the general elk seasons open to all hunters in GMU 364 are archery: Sept. 12-24 (spike bull) and Nov. 25-Dec. 8 (late season, spike Bull); muzzleloader: Oct. 3-9 (spike bull); modern firearm: Oct. 31-Nov. 8 (spike bull).
How many elk are taken in GMU 364?
WDFW reports 75 elk taken in GMU 364 in 2025: 35 antlered and 40 antlerless. The most in one year since 1997 was 163, in 2013.
Which special permit elk hunts include GMU 364?
WDFW's 2026 pamphlet lists 12 elk permit hunts for GMU 364: 2024 Rimrock (3 permits), 2062 Rimrock (25 permits), 2086 Rimrock (13 permits), 2228 Rimrock (190 permits), 2257 Rimrock (130 permits) and 2412 Yakima South (35 permits), and more in the table above. Applications for 2026 closed May 20.
How much public land is in GMU 364?
96.3% of GMU 364, 108,993 of its 113,211 acres, is national forest, BLM, DNR trust, WDFW, Reclamation or national recreation area land; the largest share is national forest. Measured by FilledTag from WA DNR's public land maps.
What town is closest to GMU 364?
No town or Census-listed community is inside it. The nearest towns are Tieton (6 miles), Naches (10 miles) and Selah (17 miles).
WDFW's boundary description of GMU 364
Beginning on US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) and US Hwy (US) 12 at White Pass; E on US 12 to USFS Rd 1302; SW on USFS Rd 1302 (WA Dept of Natural Resources(DNR) C3000 Rd) to Jump Of; SW from Jump Of along the crest of Divide Ridge to Darland Mountain; SW from Darland Mountain on USFS Trail 615 and Klickton Divide to where USFS Trail 615 ends; SW along the Klickton Divide to Spenser Point; NW on the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary from Spenser Point to the USFS Trail 2000; N on the USFS Trail 2000 to US 12 at White Pass and the point of beginning.
From WDFW 2026 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations, Game Management Unit Descriptions.
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Where these numbers come from
- Harvest, hunters, days and success: WDFW Game Harvest Reports.
- Seasons, special permits, applicants and points: WDFW 2026 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations.
- Public land: WA DNR Major Public Lands (non-DNR) and WA DNR Managed Land Parcels, read 2026-10. GMU boundary: WDFW game management units, in effect April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
- Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 primary and secondary roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer, places.
FilledTag is not part of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Numbers are copied from WDFW and the State of Washington, or measured from their maps; nothing on this page is estimated by FilledTag. WDFW's regulations are the final word on every rule.
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