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WA Elk Unit 163 — Marengo

Total Acres
96,016
Public Land
5%
Elevation
903–3,297 ft

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WA 163 - Marengo: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WA 163 spans 903 to 3,297 feet across 96,000 acres with only 5% public land. This is a heavily privatized unit where access is the defining constraint. The low public-land percentage means successful hunters depend on private-land permission, working relationships with landowners, or being embedded in local networks. The broad elevation range suggests mixed habitat from lower valleys to mid-elevation forest, but on-ground scouting access will be limited. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping WA 163 hold a notable trophy pedigree. Record-book entries from Columbia County show exceptional production..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2020)

Actual results from the 2020 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Archery

2048
ResidentActual 2020 results by point level
1 pts → 0.0%3 pts → 6.7%15 pts → 67%18 pts → 0.0%

Muzzleloader

2071
ResidentActual 2020 results by point level
1 pts → 0.0%2 pts → 3.0%12 pts → 20%15 pts → 0.0%

Rifle

2005
ResidentActual 2020 results by point level
1 pts → 0.0%11 pts → 3.0%15 pts → 3.5%25 pts → 0.0%

Rifle

2212
ResidentActual 2020 results by point level
1 pts → 0.0%4 pts → 4.1%11 pts → 20%15 pts → 0.0%

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Archery13215.0%
2024Rifle3126.0%
2024Muzzleloader500.0%
2024Special Permit1
2023Archery2927.0%
2023Rifle25416.0%
2023Muzzleloader
2022Archery800.0%
2022Rifle2000.0%
2022Muzzleloader400.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — SP-2048Sep 1, 2026Sep 18, 2026
2026Archery — Archery LateDec 9, 2026Jan 20, 2027
2026Archery — Archery EarlySep 6, 2026Sep 18, 2026
2026Muzzleloader — SP-2071Sep 29, 2026Oct 10, 2026
2026Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader EarlyOct 4, 2026Oct 10, 2026
2026Rifle — SP-2005Oct 20, 2026Nov 2, 2026
2026Rifle — SP-2503Oct 25, 2026Nov 2, 2026
2026Rifle — SP-2212Oct 25, 2026Nov 2, 2026
2026Rifle — SP-2605Oct 25, 2026Nov 2, 2026
2026Rifle — Rifle Eastern WashingtonOct 25, 2026Nov 2, 2026

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
9
Avg Score
399.7
Top Score
444.6
Recent (5yr)
1

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