WA Elk Unit 162 — Dayton

WA 162 – Dayton: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WA 162 spans 1,504–6,049 feet across 134,000+ acres with only 25% public land—a significant constraint. The unit's elevation range supports both lower sagebrush-grassland and upper-elevation mixed forest, but three-quarters of the terrain is private. Successful hunting here demands detailed access planning and permission work on private ground. The elevation band offers terrain diversity, but public-land scarcity makes this a unit for hunters who can secure private-land partnerships or understand public-access routes thoroughly. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping WA 162 hold a strong trophy pedigree, with record-book entries including..