L.T. Murray Wildlife Area: hunting, units and access
The L.T. Murray Wildlife Area is 118,314 acres of land managed by WDFW in Region 3, in 5 units, inside GMUs 329, 340, 336, 334 and 335, measured from WDFW's boundary. The busiest elk unit it touches is GMU 329, where WDFW reports 140 elk taken in 2025.
Data updated October 2026. Area facts: WDFW's page for the L.T. Murray Wildlife Area, read 2026-10-18, and WDFW's facility data. Harvest: WDFW reports to 2025.
National forestBLMDNR state trust landWDFW landNational wildlife refuge (refuge rules; not counted)Bureau of ReclamationNational park or historic site (no hunting)Military land (restricted)Other public (parks, county, city, other agencies)L.T. Murray Wildlife AreaGMU lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 118,314 acres (WDFW boundary, measured by FilledTag) |
|---|---|
| WDFW region | Region 3, South Central Washington |
| GMUs | GMU 329, GMU 340, GMU 336, GMU 334, GMU 335 |
| Units | 5 |
| Roads and trails | 282 miles, 259 of them Green Dot roads |
| Parking areas | 5 |
| Boat ramps | 1 |
| Nearest towns | Roslyn (3 mi), Cle Elum (4 mi) and South Cle Elum (4 mi) |
What is the L.T. Murray Wildlife Area like?
The L.T. Murray Wildlife Area is located in Kittitas County, and covers approximately 118,300 acres in five units, with thousands of acres of Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Land Management, and US Forest Service lands interspersed throughout in a checkerboard pattern. The exception is the Yakima River unit located to the northwest and the Teanaway Valley Unit.
In WDFW's words, from WDFW's L.T. Murray Wildlife Area page.
What units make up the L.T. Murray Wildlife Area?
WDFW manages the area as 5 units. The largest is L.T. Murray at 48,559 acres.
| Unit | Acres | GMUs | Parking areas | Campgrounds | Hunting blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.T. Murray | 48,559 | 334, 336, 340 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quilomene | 39,048 | 329 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Whiskey Dick | 27,942 | 329 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yakima River | 2,549 | 335, 336 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Teanaway Valley | 216 | 335 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Unit outlines and facilities: WDFW wildlife area and unit boundaries. Acres measured by FilledTag.
WDFW's notes for each unit
L.T. Murray: Big game and upland birds, including California quail, turkey, mourning dove, and forest grouse provide significant hunting opportunity on this unit. WDFW
Quilomene: A special migratory bird closure area exists on the Columbia River adjacent to the east boundary this unit (WAC 220-416-070). It is unlawful to hunt migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe within this area. WDFW
Whiskey Dick: Hunting Introduction Big game and upland birds, including chukar, California quail, turkey, mourning dove, partridge, forest grouse and ring-necked pheasant, provide significant hunting opportunity on this unit WDFW
Yakima River: Game species likely to occur on the unit are black bear, cougar, deer, elk, small game, band-tailed pigeon, Eurasian collared dove, ducks, geese, turkey, forest grouse, and quail. WDFW
Teanaway Valley: A SAFETY ZONE has been established near the parking area and neighboring infrastructure. No weapons may be discharged within this zone. WDFW
How many elk and deer are taken in the GMUs around the L.T. Murray Wildlife Area?
WDFW reports harvest by GMU, not by wildlife area. These are the whole GMUs the area lies in:
| GMU | Wildlife area acres in it | Elk taken, 2025 | Deer taken, 2025 | Bears taken, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMU 329 Quilomene | 66,990 | 140 | 11 | 7 |
| GMU 340 Manastash | 44,883 | 124 | 79 | 5 |
| GMU 336 Taneum | 4,952 | 69 | 54 | 12 |
| GMU 334 Ellensburg | 886 | 26 | 44 | 0 |
| GMU 335 Teanaway | 602 | 39 | 182 | 30 |
Harvest: WDFW Game Harvest Reports (GMU, 2025). Wildlife area acres in each GMU measured by FilledTag from WDFW's boundaries.
How do you get to the L.T. Murray Wildlife Area?
Highways within 5 miles: I-90, SR 10, US 97, SR 903 and SR 970. Nearest towns: Roslyn (3 miles), Cle Elum (4 miles), South Cle Elum (4 miles) and Kittitas (5 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Do you need a pass to park at the L.T. Murray Wildlife Area?
Yes. Parking on WDFW land needs the Vehicle Access Pass that comes with most annual hunting and fishing licenses, or a Discover Pass, displayed where it can be seen from outside the vehicle (WDFW pamphlet, page 72).
Which GMUs is the L.T. Murray Wildlife Area in?
GMU 329 Quilomene (66,990 acres), GMU 340 Manastash (44,883 acres), GMU 336 Taneum (4,952 acres), GMU 334 Ellensburg (886 acres) and GMU 335 Teanaway (602 acres), by WDFW's boundaries. Seasons follow each GMU's rules.
Can you camp on the L.T. Murray Wildlife Area?
WDFW's facility data lists no developed campground on the L.T. Murray Wildlife Area. Camping on WDFW land follows WDFW's public conduct rules and any closures posted for the area; check WDFW's page before planning a camp.
Can you drive on the L.T. Murray Wildlife Area?
On marked roads. WDFW's data counts 259 miles of Green Dot roads here, the roads open to motor vehicles under WDFW's Green Dot system, out of 282 miles of roads and trails.
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Where these facts come from
- Area description, rules and access notes: WDFW, L.T. Murray Wildlife Area.
- Boundary, units and facilities: WDFW wildlife area and unit boundaries. Surrounding public land: WA DNR Major Public Lands (non-DNR) and WA DNR Managed Land Parcels, read 2026-10.
- GMU harvest: WDFW Game Harvest Reports. Parking passes: WDFW 2026 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations, page 72.
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.
Washington hunting Region 3 GMU 329 elk GMU 340 elk GMU 336 elk GMU 334 elk GMU 335 elk