WA Elk Unit 186 — Grande Ronde
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Sp-2822 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 18, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Archery — Archery Early | Sep 6, 2026 — Sep 18, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Sp-2834 | Sep 27, 2026 — Oct 5, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-2801 | Oct 20, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Rifle Eastern Washington | Oct 25, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# WA 186 – Grande Ronde: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 186 spans 821–4,901 ft elevation with 65% public land across 34,239 acres in northeast Washington's Grande Ronde drainage. The large elevation range indicates diverse habitat from foothill sagebrush to alpine mixed conifer. Public land access is substantial, supporting DIY hunting opportunities. ## Herd & Population Status Trophy record data (county-level) shows two record-book entries in the 2020s, with one bull exceeding 400...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Archery | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 23 | 3 | 13.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | — | — | — |
| 2022 | Special Permit | — | 1 | — |