WA Elk Unit 157 — Mill Creek Watershed
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — steep, sustained slopes and stretches of very steep ground.
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WA 157 — Mill Creek Watershed. Terrain & Access WA 157 spans 14,013 acres across steep, high-elevation terrain from 2,600 to 6,250 feet. Public land comprises 93% of the unit, providing reliable access to core hunting country. The elevation range supports diverse habitat—lower drainages with mixed conifer and open parks at mid-elevation transition to alpine and subalpine zones at the upper end. This vertical relief concentrates elk movement across predictable corridors as seasons and weather shift. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping WA 157 hold a strong record-book history, shared with neighboring units. Recent years have produced exceptional..
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Archery | — | — | — |
| 2024 | Rifle | — | — | — |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | — | — | — |
| 2024 | Special Permit | — | 3 | — |
| 2023 | Archery | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Rifle | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Special Permit | — | 5 | — |
| 2022 | Archery | — | — | — |
| 2022 | Rifle | — | — | — |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | — | — | — |
| 2022 | Special Permit | — | 3 | — |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — SP-2004 | Oct 20, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026 | — | — |
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