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WA Elk Unit 334 — Ellensburg

Total Acres
118,377
Public Land
3%
Elevation
1,414–2,896 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness
2° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
6° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±3° variability
Vertical Relief
1,482 ft relief
Altitude
2,896 ft max
Remoteness
0% wilderness

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

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WA 334 — Ellensburg: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WA 334 spans 1,414 to 2,896 feet across rolling to mountainous terrain in central Washington. Public land comprises only 3% of the unit—a significant access constraint. Hunters will rely heavily on private-land permission or the limited public parcels available. The elevation range supports mixed habitat from lower sagebrush and grassland to higher timber, typical of eastern Washington's transition zone. Trophy Potential Kittitas County, which overlaps this unit entirely, holds a strong trophy history. The county has produced record-book entries consistently across decades, with recent production notably strong. The..

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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 →

Archery

2823
ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2020 draw)
1 pts → 0.03%5 pts → 1.6%21 pts → 11.9%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.

Archery

2056
ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2020 draw)
1 pts → <0.01%13 pts → 1.5%20 pts → 3.5%24 pts → 5.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.

Archery

2059
ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2020 draw)
1 pts → 0.06%5 pts → 1.4%22 pts → 24.1%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.

Muzzleloader

2835
ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2020 draw)
1 pts → 0.03%3 pts → 1.6%20 pts → 11.9%25 pts → 18.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.

Muzzleloader

2080
ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2020 draw)
1 pts → 0.03%17 pts → 7.6%23 pts → 13.4%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.

Muzzleloader

2083
ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2020 draw)
1 pts → <0.01%17 pts → 1.4%28 pts → 3.8%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.

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Rifle

2807
ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2020 draw)
1 pts → <0.01%6 pts → 0.38%18 pts → 10.0%28 pts → 10.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.

Rifle

2812
ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2020 draw)
1 pts → 0.02%7 pts → 3.3%18 pts → 8.7%26 pts → 11.1%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.

Rifle

2016
ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2020 draw)
1 pts → 0.08%7 pts → 4.1%10 pts → 8.1%25 pts → 41.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.

Rifle

2017
ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2020 draw)
1 pts → <0.01%10 pts → 1.8%18 pts → 2.0%30 pts → 2.1%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.

Rifle

2020
ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2020 draw)
1 pts → <0.01%20 pts → 1.4%24 pts → 2.1%29 pts → 3.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.

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Harvest Data

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

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Archery3426.0%
2024Rifle24594.0%
2024Muzzleloader3400.0%
2024Special Permit—4—
2023Archery50510.0%
2023Rifle25473.0%
2023Muzzleloader2329.0%
2023Special Permit—4—
2022Archery5547.0%
2022Rifle19763.0%
2022Muzzleloader2600.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Archery EarlySep 6, 2026 — Sep 18, 2026——
2026Archery — Archery LateNov 26, 2026 — Dec 8, 2026——
2026Archery — SP-2056Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 18, 2026——
2026Archery — SP-2059Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 18, 2026——
2026Archery — SP-2823Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 21, 2026——
2026Muzzleloader — SP-2080Sep 27, 2026 — Oct 3, 2026——
2026Muzzleloader — SP-2083Sep 27, 2026 — Oct 3, 2026——
2026Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader EarlyOct 4, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026——
2026Muzzleloader — SP-2835Sep 21, 2026 — Oct 11, 2026——
2026Rifle — SP-2017Oct 20, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026——
2026Rifle — SP-2020Sep 22, 2026 — Sep 26, 2026——
2026Rifle — SP-2812Oct 11, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026——
2026Rifle — Rifle Eastern WashingtonOct 25, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026——
2026Rifle — SP-2016Sep 22, 2026 — Sep 26, 2026——
2026Rifle — SP-2807Oct 20, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026——
2026 — SP-2613Oct 11, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026——
2026 — SP-2607Oct 25, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026——

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
20
Avg Score
388.2
Top Score
478.2
Recent (5yr)
7

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