WA Elk Unit 356 — Bumping

# WA 356 – Bumping: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 356 spans 2,554–7,736 feet across 180,253 acres of 100% public land in the Cascade/Bumping River drainage. With 77% wilderness, this is a rugged, high-elevation unit requiring strong fitness and route-finding skills. Access is predominantly backcountry, making multi-day trips standard. ## Herd Quality & Population No Job Completion Report data is available for this unit, so population estimates and bull:cow ratios cannot be assessed. Monitor WDFW population surveys for trend information. ## Trophy Potential Yakima County (99% overlap) has produced 6 record-book elk entries over nine decades, averaging 398.0—exceptional...