Stampede GMU 466 elk hunting: harvest, seasons and public land
WDFW's harvest report shows 11 elk taken in GMU 466 Stampede in 2025. General-season hunters numbered 334 (WDFW's archery, modern firearm, muzzleloader and multiple-season counts added together), with 1,790 hunter days. GMU 466 is 58.4% public land open to hunting, the largest share national forest (33,952 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 landOther public (parks, county, city, other agencies)GMU 466Neighboring GMUsLake or riverHighway
| WDFW region | Region 4, North Puget Sound |
|---|---|
| Size | 59,189 acres (92 square miles) |
| Counties | King |
| Public land open to hunting | 58.4% (34,580 acres) |
| Elk taken, 2025 | 11 (22 in 2024) |
| General-season hunters, 2025 | 334 |
| Modern firearm, 2026 | Nov. 7-18, 3 pt. min. |
| Towns in and near it | Roslyn, South Cle Elum and Cle Elum |
Also for GMU 466: deer hunting, black bear hunting.
How many elk are taken in GMU 466?
WDFW reports 11 elk taken in GMU 466 in 2025, against 22 in 2024. The most in one year since 1997 was 41, in 2019. WDFW's figures average 22 a year for 2021 to 2025, against 26 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 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 334 | 1,790 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 388 | 2,049 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 384 | 2,056 | 6 | |
| 2022 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 396 | 2,198 | 8 | |
| 2021 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 470 | 2,622 | 5 | |
| 2020 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 481 | 2,503 | 6 |
| 2019 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 420 | 2,165 | 10 | |
| 2018 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 351 | 1,977 | 7 | |
| 2017 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 242 | 1,128 | 3 |
| 2016 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 351 | 1,855 | 8 | |
| 2015 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 401 | 2,156 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 358 | 1,996 | 2 |
| 2013 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 319 | 1,589 | 4 | |
| 2012 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 246 | 1,358 | 5 | |
| 2011 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 285 | 1,504 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 222 | 1,077 | 4 | |
| 2009 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 242 | 1,264 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | ||||
| 2007 | 8 | 8 | not split out | 8 | 0 | 195 | 1,038 | 4 |
| 2006 | 6 | 6 | not split out | 6 | 0 | 194 | 1,006 | 3 |
| 2005 | 6 | 6 | not split out | 6 | 0 | 119 | 704 | 5 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | not split out | 1 | 0 | 46 | 289 | 2 |
| 2003 | 5 | 5 | not split out | 5 | 0 | 47 | 333 | 11 |
| 2002 | 5 | 5 | not split out | 5 | 0 | 150 | 764 | 3 |
| 2001 | 5 | 5 | not split out | 5 | 0 | 158 | 849 | 3 |
| 2000 | 8 | 8 | not split out | 8 | 0 | 178 | 966 | 4 |
| 1999 | 3 | 3 | not split out | 3 | 0 | 147 | 492 | 2 |
| 1998 | 30 | 30 | not split out | 8 | 22 | 267 | 1,405 | 11 |
| 1997 | 11 | 11 | not split out | 9 | 2 | 261 | 1,077 | 4 |
Source: WDFW Game Harvest Reports (elk, GMU 466, 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 466 in 2025?
The archery general season drew the most elk hunters in GMU 466 in 2025: 129, who took 2 (1.6% success by WDFW's count).
| Weapon, 2025 general season | Hunters | Hunter days | Elk taken | Success (WDFW) | Days per animal (WDFW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | 129 | 780 | 2 | 1.6% | 390 |
| Modern firearm | 89 | 427 | 0 | 0% | |
| Muzzleloader | 93 | 427 | 9 | 9.6% | 47 |
| Multiple-season tag | 23 | 156 | 0 | 0% |
Source: WDFW Game Harvest Reports (elk general season, 2025).
What size bulls come out of GMU 466?
WDFW counts antlered elk by the points on one side. In 2025, the most common was 6-point or larger: 7 of 11 antlered elk.
| Year | 1 point | 2 points | 3 points | 4 points | 5 points | 6 or more | Antlerless |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
Source: WDFW Game Harvest Reports (elk, antler points).
When is elk season in GMU 466 in 2026?
General seasons for all hunters in GMU 466, by weapon: archery: Sept. 12-24 (3 pt. min.); muzzleloader: Oct. 3-9 (3 pt. min.); modern firearm: Nov. 7-18 (3 pt. min.).
| Weapon | Season | 2026 dates | Legal elk | Who | WDFW's notes for GMU 466 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern firearm | General season | Nov. 7-18 | 3 pt. min. | All hunters | |
| Archery | Early archery season | Sept. 12-24 | 3 pt. min. | All hunters | |
| Muzzleloader | Early muzzleloader season | Oct. 3-9 | 3 pt. min. | 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.
How much public land is in GMU 466?
58.4% of GMU 466 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 34,580 of its 59,189 acres. The largest share is national forest, 33,952 acres or 57.4% of the unit. DNR trust land covers 628 acres; a Discover Pass is needed to hunt it.
| Manager | Acres | Share of GMU 466 |
|---|---|---|
| National forest | 33,952 | 57.4% |
| Other public (parks, county, city, other agencies) | 4,637 | 7.8% |
| DNR state trust land | 628 | 1.1% |
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 466?
No numbered highway crosses the unit. Nearby: Roslyn (9 miles), South Cle Elum (17 miles), Cle Elum (17 miles) and North Bend (19 miles).
Which GMUs border GMU 466?
GMU 466 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 336 | Taneum | 57.6% | 69 | 869 |
| GMU 346 | Little Naches | 93.7% | 143 | 1,275 |
| GMU 485 | Green River | 53.8% | 4 | |
| GMU 490 | Cedar River | 0% | 0 | |
| GMU 653 | White River | 52.7% | 70 | 142 |
Questions hunters ask
When is elk season in GMU 466 in 2026?
By WDFW's 2026 pamphlet, the general elk seasons open to all hunters in GMU 466 are archery: Sept. 12-24 (3 pt. min.); muzzleloader: Oct. 3-9 (3 pt. min.); modern firearm: Nov. 7-18 (3 pt. min.).
How many elk are taken in GMU 466?
WDFW reports 11 elk taken in GMU 466 in 2025: 11 antlered and 0 antlerless. The most in one year since 1997 was 41, in 2019.
How much public land is in GMU 466?
58.4% of GMU 466, 34,580 of its 59,189 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 466?
No town or Census-listed community is inside it. The nearest towns are Roslyn (9 miles), South Cle Elum (17 miles) and Cle Elum (17 miles).
WDFW's boundary description of GMU 466
Beginning on the US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) and the east boundary of the City of Seattle Cedar River Watershed; S on the USFS Trail 2000, past Blowout Mountain, to USFS Rd 7038 at its closest point to the USFS Trail 2000 near Windy Gap north of Pyramid Peak; NW on USFS Rd 7038 to USFS Rd 7036; NW on USFS Rd 7036 to USFS Rd 7030; NW on USFS Rd 7030 to USFS Rd 7032; NW on USFS Rd 7032 to USFS Trail 1172; W on USFS Trail 1172 to the posted GMU 485 boundary encompassing the controlled access portion of the Green River Watershed; N, W and E along on the posted GMU 485 boundary encompassing the controlled access portion of the Green River Watershed to the City of Seattle Cedar River Watershed boundary; N along City of Seattle Cedar River Watershed boundary to USFS Trail 2000 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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