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WA Elk Unit 178 — Peola

Total Acres
177,012
Public Land
5%
Elevation
737–4,676 ft

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WA 178 – Peola: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WA 178 spans from river-bottom elevations (737 ft) to high country above 4,600 ft, offering diverse habitat across a broad elevation range. However, public land comprises only 5% of the unit — a critical constraint. The overwhelming majority of huntable terrain is private, which means access depends on landowner permission or outfitter relationships. Hunters planning a DIY approach must secure private-land permission well before the season or budget for guided access. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping WA 178 hold a strong history of trophy-class elk production. Record-book entries..

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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

2054
ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2020 draw)
1 pts → <0.01%12 pts → 0.93%23 pts → 3.4%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.

Muzzleloader

2077
ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2020 draw)
1 pts → 0.04%12 pts → 6.1%17 pts → 11.8%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.

Muzzleloader

2274
ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2020 draw)
1 pts → 0.11%6 pts → 3.8%8 pts → 6.7%9 pts → 8.4%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.

Rifle

2011
ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2020 draw)
1 pts → 0.02%5 pts → 4.3%13 pts → 4.3%35 pts → 17.7%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.

Rifle

2012
ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2020 draw)
1 pts → <0.01%14 pts → 0.99%24 pts → 2.9%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.

Rifle

2209
ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2020 draw)
1 pts → 2.5%2 pts → 15.4%8 pts → 79.8%12 pts → 97.3%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.

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Harvest Data

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

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Archery700.0%
2024Rifle1001111.0%
2024Muzzleloader200.0%
2024Special Permit6
2023Archery1000.0%
2023Rifle6458.0%
2023Muzzleloader200.0%
2023Special Permit4
2022Archery2000.0%
2022Rifle7534.0%
2022Muzzleloader1100.0%
2022Special Permit6

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Archery EarlySep 6, 2026Sep 18, 2026
2026Archery — Archery LateNov 20, 2026Dec 8, 2026
2026Archery — SP-2054Sep 1, 2026Sep 18, 2026
2026Muzzleloader — SP-2077Sep 29, 2026Oct 10, 2026
2026Muzzleloader — SP-2274Oct 4, 2026Oct 10, 2026
2026Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader EarlyOct 4, 2026Oct 10, 2026
2026Rifle — SP-2606Oct 25, 2026Nov 2, 2026
2026Rifle — Rifle Eastern WashingtonOct 25, 2026Nov 2, 2026
2026Rifle — SP-2405Oct 25, 2026Nov 2, 2026
2026Rifle — SP-2504Oct 25, 2026Nov 2, 2026
2026Rifle — SP-2209Oct 25, 2026Nov 2, 2026
2026Rifle — SP-2011Sep 22, 2026Sep 26, 2026
2026Rifle — SP-2012Oct 20, 2026Nov 2, 2026

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
5
Avg Score
389.6
Top Score
412
Recent (5yr)
2

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