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GMU 364 Rimrock Hunting, Washington

GMU 364 (Rimrock): 97% public land, habitat grade C+, elk ★★★★☆, 177 mi².

ElkDeerPublic Land
A+
Best public habitat: 76 / 100 Top public open-access cell in the unit
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HuntVantage habitat grade

C+
Grade C+ — mean HuntScore 52/100 averaged across public open-access land · 683 habitat cells · 177 mi²
A+ 2%A 6%B+ 6%B 18%C+ 57%C 4%D 3%F 4%

Grade distribution of the habitat cells inside the unit — higher-scoring cells are the pockets worth scouting first. HuntVantage weighs cover, water, food, hunting pressure, and habitat diversity from public land-cover and land-ownership data.

Per-species ratings

Overall grade measures general habitat; these species ratings re-weight the same factors for each animal’s needs — the number that matters for a species-specific hunt.

Deer
★★★☆☆
55/100 habitat
Elk
★★★★☆
73/100 habitat
Waterfowl
★★☆☆☆
34/100 habitat
Turkey
★★★☆☆
50/100 habitat
Black Bear
★★★★☆
73/100 habitat
Wild Boar
★★★☆☆
51/100 habitat

Public land & access

97% of GMU 364 is public land; 94% is public and open-access.

Almost all national forest — Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest around Rimrock Lake and the upper Tieton.

US Forest Service 624 cellsWDFW 18 cellsUS Bureau of Reclamation 12 cellsWA DNR 7 cells
open access: 642unknown access: 22restricted access: 19

Ownership from PAD-US; a cell is one ~0.46 km habitat hexagon. Verify boundaries and access on the ground — inholdings and seasonal closures aren’t shown here.

Hunting prospects

General + draw permits

GMU 364 (Rimrock) surrounds Rimrock Lake and the Tieton River drainage west of Yakima — nearly all national forest in the heart of the Yakima elk herd's range. Hunt the timber-and-meadow edges, old burns, and roadless pockets, and expect elk to shift with pressure. Elk mix general spike with permit antlerless hunts — confirm the current WDFW seasons before hunting.

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The highest-scoring public open-access habitat cells in GMU 364. Open any one in HuntVantage to see its live score and per-species breakdown.

A+
Score 76/10046.6321, -121.2625
A+
Score 76/10046.5029, -121.2899
A+
Score 76/10046.6420, -121.2475
A+
Score 75/10046.6401, -121.2901
A+
Score 74/10046.5451, -121.3855

Nearby units & guides

Sources: wdfw.wa.gov · wdfw.wa.gov · geodataservices.wdfw.wa.gov. HuntVantage habitat grades are independent of WDFW.

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Frequently asked questions

How much of GMU 364 (Rimrock) is public land?
About 97% of GMU 364 is public land, and 94% is public and open-access, managed mainly by the US Forest Service.
What can you hunt in GMU 364?
By habitat, the unit rates best for elk (4/5), deer (3/5). Its overall habitat grade is C+ (mean HuntScore 52/100 across public open-access land).
Is GMU 364 good for elk hunting?
HuntVantage rates elk habitat in GMU 364 at 4/5 (73/100). That's a habitat model — scout the higher-scoring cells and verify seasons with WDFW.
What season is GMU 364?
General + draw permits. Always confirm current seasons, weapon choices, and permit requirements in the WDFW regulations before hunting.