L.T. Murray Wildlife Area

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 wildlife area is managed to protect critical winter range for deer and elk, as well as to provide and protect upland game bird habitat. Public recreational opportunities on the wildlife area are diverse, and include hunting, camping, fishing, wildlife viewing, target shooting, wildflower view opportunities, ATV and snowmobile riding, horseback and bicycle riding, bird watching and hiking. Annual winter closure occurs from early December through April for when approximately 2,000 head of elk are fed on the L.T. Murray Wildlife Area to minimize damage on private agricultural lands. Human disturbance can cause unnecessary stress on elk during their winter recovery period, which can result in increased damage to neighboring agricultural areas and costly repairs to elk fencing. Trespassers caught within a closed area may be subject to civil and criminal penalties. Check Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife for exact dates & location of closures. (source - https://wdfw.wa.gov/places-to-go/wildlife-areas/lt-murray-wildlife-area)

• Suitable Activities: Bikepacking, Day Hiking, Naturalist, Photography, Trail Running
• Seasons: May, June, July, August, September, October, November
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• Difficulty: *varies

• Land Manager: L.T. Murray Wildlife Area
• Parking Permit Required: Discover Pass
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12