WA Elk Unit 178 — Peola
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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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Actual results from the 2020 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery
2054Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.
Muzzleloader
2077Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.
Muzzleloader
2274Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.
Rifle
2011Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.
Rifle
2012Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.
Rifle
2209Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Archery | 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 100 | 11 | 11.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | Special Permit | — | 6 | — |
| 2023 | Archery | 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 64 | 5 | 8.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | Special Permit | — | 4 | — |
| 2022 | Archery | 20 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 75 | 3 | 4.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 11 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Special Permit | — | 6 | — |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Archery Early | Sep 6, 2026 — Sep 18, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Archery — Archery Late | Nov 20, 2026 — Dec 8, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Archery — SP-2054 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 18, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — SP-2077 | Sep 29, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — SP-2274 | Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader Early | Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — SP-2606 | Oct 25, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Rifle Eastern Washington | Oct 25, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — SP-2405 | Oct 25, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — SP-2504 | Oct 25, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — SP-2209 | Oct 25, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — SP-2011 | Sep 22, 2026 — Sep 26, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — SP-2012 | Oct 20, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
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