WA Elk Unit 117 — 49 Degrees North

WA 117 – 49 Degrees North. Terrain & Access WA 117 spans nearly 610,000 acres across a dramatic elevation range—from 1,562 ft in lower valleys to 6,839 ft in alpine terrain. The unit's 44% public-land base provides reasonable access for hunters willing to scout and navigate. The combination of lower-elevation river valleys and high-country ridges creates diverse habitat structure, though public parcels are interspersed with private holdings, requiring careful planning and map work before heading afield. Hunt Character This unit suits hunters who are comfortable with self-directed exploration and don't mind working harder than average for their..