WA Elk Unit 329 — Quilomene

# WA 329 Quilomene — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Quilomene spans 569–5,365 ft elevation across 182,153 acres with excellent public land access (83%). This high-desert to montane transition supports mixed terrain from sagebrush flats to forested ridges, offering diverse hunting conditions and reasonable backcountry opportunity for archery and rifle hunters. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data for Kittitas County (100% unit overlap) shows strong recent production: the 2020s decade averaged **395.7** with a record-book high of **478.2** in 2024. Four entries in 2021–2024 ranged 388.5–399.5—exceptional trophy ceiling. Pre-2000 data (avg 375.0) indicates sustained high-quality genetics over...