WA Elk Unit 166 — Tucannon

WA 166 – Tucannon. Terrain & Access Tucannon spans 1,857–6,363 feet across rugged northeastern Washington terrain. Nearly 97% public land—primarily national forest—makes this a genuinely accessible unit despite steep topography. The 15% wilderness designation limits backcountry complexity compared to fully roaded units, leaving most huntable country within reach of motivated foot traffic. Elevation relief supports both lower-country and high-country habitat, offering varied terrain options across the season. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping WA 166 hold a strong trophy history. Record-book entries from Columbia County (the unit's dominant overlap) span multiple decades, with recent years producing exceptional bulls..