WA Elk Unit 251 — Mission
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — steep, sustained slopes and over 7,402 ft of vertical relief.
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WA 251 – Mission: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Mission spans 333,331 acres across dramatic elevation—from low-country sagebrush and ponderosa pine at 569 feet to high alpine terrain above 7,900 feet. Two-thirds of the unit sits on public land, offering solid access for self-reliant hunters willing to navigate varied topography. Lower elevations favor road-accessible pockets; higher country demands foot travel through mixed forest and open ridges. Terrain difficulty ranges from moderate valley work to strenuous high-country navigation. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping Mission (primarily Chelan County) hold a notable record-book history with five all-time entries documented. Most..
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See the full AI verdict →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 →
Muzzleloader
2079Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.
Rifle
2803Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.
Rifle
2015Bonus 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 | 95 | 5 | 5.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 382 | 13 | 3.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 159 | 7 | 4.0% |
| 2024 | Special Permit | — | 76 | — |
| 2023 | Archery | 125 | 9 | 7.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 465 | 14 | 3.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 157 | 9 | 6.0% |
| 2023 | Special Permit | — | 51 | — |
| 2022 | Archery | 109 | 7 | 6.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 378 | 9 | 2.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 190 | 6 | 3.0% |
| 2022 | Special Permit | — | 50 | — |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Archery Late | Nov 26, 2026 — Dec 8, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Archery — Archery Early | Sep 6, 2026 — Sep 18, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — SP-2079 | Sep 27, 2026 — Oct 3, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader Early | Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Rifle Eastern Washington | Oct 25, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — SP-2015 | Sep 22, 2026 — Sep 26, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — SP-2803 | Oct 20, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
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