WA Elk Unit 162 — Dayton
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Sp-2048 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 18, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Archery — Archery Early | Sep 6, 2026 — Sep 18, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Sp-2071 | Sep 29, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader Early | Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-2005 | Oct 20, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Rifle Eastern Washington | Oct 25, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# WA 162 – Dayton: Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 162 spans 1,500–6,000 feet elevation across 134,418 acres with only 25% public land—a challenging access situation. The mixed elevation range suggests transitions from lower foothill to higher montane terrain, typical of eastern Washington's Blue Mountains region. Limited public acreage means significant private-land routing and permission-seeking will be necessary. **Herd Quality & Population** Harvest data reveals severely...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Archery | 55 | 2 | 4.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 374 | 9 | 2.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 27 | 2 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | Special Permit | — | 3 | — |