Revere Wildlife Area: hunting, units and access
The Revere Wildlife Area is 2,415 acres of land managed by WDFW in Region 1, inside GMUs 139 and 284, measured from WDFW's boundary. The busiest elk unit it touches is GMU 139, where WDFW reports 59 elk taken in 2025.
Data updated October 2026. Area facts: WDFW's page for the Revere Wildlife Area, read 2026-10-18, and WDFW's facility data. Harvest: WDFW reports to 2025.
BLMDNR state trust landWDFW landOther public (parks, county, city, other agencies)Revere Wildlife AreaGMU lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 2,415 acres (WDFW boundary, measured by FilledTag); WDFW's page says 2,414 acres |
|---|---|
| WDFW region | Region 1, Eastern Washington |
| GMUs | GMU 139, GMU 284 |
| Roads and trails | 7 miles |
| Parking areas | 2 |
| Nearest towns | Lamont (8 mi), Endicott (13 mi) and St. John (13 mi) |
What is the Revere Wildlife Area like?
The Revere Wildlife Area consists of Palouse grassland/shrubsteppe/scabland terrain with seeps and springs in the Rock Creek drainage, supporting a rich array of wildlife species. The area is popular for hunting, mostly mule deer, upland bird, and coyote, and some people fish the creek. This is also a good area for viewing spring wildflowers and shrubsteppe obligate songbirds.
The Revere Unit is located 9 miles southeast of Lamont in northwest Whitman County. The unit can be accessed from Davis Road, off of Highway 23 out of Sprague.
In WDFW's words, from WDFW's Revere Wildlife Area page.
What are WDFW's hunting rules on the Revere Wildlife Area?
WDFW's hunting notes for the area, in its words:
- This unit is popular for hunting, mostly mule deer, upland birds, and coyote.
From WDFW's Revere Wildlife Area page. Seasons and legal animals follow the GMU the ground is in.
How many elk and deer are taken in the GMUs around the Revere 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 139 Steptoe | 2,328 | 59 | 319 | 0 |
| GMU 284 Ritzville | 86 | 15 | 506 | 0 |
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 Revere Wildlife Area?
Highways within 5 miles: SR 23. Nearest towns: Lamont (8 miles), Endicott (13 miles), St. John (13 miles) and Sprague (15 miles).
WDFW's access notes:
- Motorized access limited to authorized disabled visitors; these persons should contact Revere Wildlife Area staff in advance to request access.
- Visitors should watch for rattlesnakes, spring to fall, and observe appropriate precautions (PDF) .
- A private party leases a 150-acre hay flat along the north side of the wildlife area unit, by Rock Creek. Visitors should be respectful of equipment and crops.
- Informational kiosk at north parking lot
Questions hunters ask
Do you need a pass to park at the Revere 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 Revere Wildlife Area in?
GMU 139 Steptoe (2,328 acres) and GMU 284 Ritzville (86 acres), by WDFW's boundaries. Seasons follow each GMU's rules.
Can you camp on the Revere Wildlife Area?
WDFW's facility data lists no developed campground on the Revere 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.
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Where these facts come from
- Area description, rules and access notes: WDFW, Revere 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.