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WA Elk Unit 186 — Grande Ronde

Total Acres
34,239
Public Land
65%
Elevation
821–4,901 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Sp-2822Sep 1, 2026Sep 18, 2026
2026Archery — Archery EarlySep 6, 2026Sep 18, 2026
2026Muzzleloader — Sp-2834Sep 27, 2026Oct 5, 2026
2026Rifle — Sp-2801Oct 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 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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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Archery300.0%
2022Rifle23313.0%
2022Muzzleloader
2022Special Permit1