Washington Unit 18 Unit Profile - 4 Hunters are talking about this Unit // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
Washington Unit 18
Updated Jul 1, 2026
At a Glance
95Square Miles
39%Public Land
740 - 3,812Elevation Range
Quick Tips
GPS or a compass will be a necessity at all times in this unit
Terrain can be rugged and steep in some areas & should only be traversed by those experienced in similar areas, trekking poles are recommended
Getting in touch with the local biologist prior to your hunt will help considerably; these sheep are monitored regularly and the biologist can help point you in the right directions prior to heading into the unit
There is very little water available in this unit, so take as much as you can pack when you leave your vehicle
This sheep permit is arguably one of the best in the state and has an excellent track record of producing some giant bighorns. Access in this southern portion of the unit is quite good, and you shouldn’t expect to run into many issues with private land. Access in the northern portion of the unit is quite limited, and you should expect to run into a lot of private lands. Overall this area is quite mild when compared to other sheep units. Although there are some areas that gain decent elevation on the sides of the plateau coming up from the Columbia River or Lake Chelan, there are enough roads throughout the unit that most hunters have located their sheep prior to leaving their vehicles.
The bulk of the sheep located in this portion of the unit tend to hang closer to the Columbia River than any other portion of this area. This being said, the majority of this area is private property and arrangements will need to be made prior to the hunt in order to access these areas. Hwy 97, across the Columbia River, will be the best place to glass these areas from.
