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WA Elk Unit 290 — Desert

Total Acres
184,174
Public Land
19%
Elevation
961–1,377 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness
1° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
2° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±1° variability
Vertical Relief
416 ft relief
Altitude
1,377 ft max
Remoteness
0% wilderness

Easy terrain — gentle slopes and modest relief, accessible country for most hunters.

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Harvest Data

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

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Archery
2024Rifle22100.0%
2024Muzzleloader4250.0%
2023Archery
2023Rifle700.0%
2023Muzzleloader200.0%
2022Archery300.0%
2022Rifle200.0%
2022Muzzleloader

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Archery EarlySep 6, 2026Sep 18, 2026
2026Archery — Archery LateOct 25, 2026Nov 15, 2026
2026Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader EarlyOct 4, 2026Oct 10, 2026
2026Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader LateOct 25, 2026Nov 15, 2026
2026Rifle — Rifle Eastern WashingtonOct 25, 2026Nov 15, 2026

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