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WA Elk Unit 172 — Mountain View

Total Acres
69,306
Public Land
54%
Wilderness
1%
Elevation
1,238–6,170 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Sp-2052Sep 1, 2026Sep 18, 2026
2026Archery — Archery EarlySep 6, 2026Sep 18, 2026
2026Muzzleloader — Sp-2075Sep 29, 2026Oct 10, 2026
2026Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader EarlyOct 4, 2026Oct 10, 2026
2026Rifle — Sp-2009Oct 20, 2026Nov 2, 2026
2026Rifle — Rifle Eastern WashingtonOct 25, 2026Nov 2, 2026

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
2
Avg Score
391.6
Top Score
400.2
Recent (5yr)
2

AI Scout Analysis

# WA 172 – Mountain View: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 172 spans 1,238–6,170 ft elevation across 69,306 acres with 54% public land access. The wide elevation range provides seasonal flexibility—early-season hunters can access lower elevations while rifle seasons push higher as elk migrate. Mid-elevation terrain offers decent public land huntability, though private land checkerboard may require scouting and landowner access. ## Herd Quality Trophy record data is limited to...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Archery5424.0%
2022Rifle1992010.0%
2022Muzzleloader67710.0%
2022Special Permit7