WA Elk Unit 356 — Bumping
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Archery Early | Sep 6, 2026 — Sep 18, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Archery — Sp-2413 | Sep 6, 2026 — Sep 18, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Archery — Sp-2259 | Sep 6, 2026 — Sep 18, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Archery — Sp-2510 | Sep 6, 2026 — Sep 18, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Archery — Sp-2060 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 18, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Sp-2284 | Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Sp-2513 | Sep 27, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Sp-2416 | Sep 27, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Sp-2084 | Sep 27, 2026 — Oct 3, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader Early | Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-2022 | Sep 22, 2026 — Sep 26, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-2410 | Oct 29, 2026 — Nov 9, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-2507 | Oct 29, 2026 — Nov 9, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-2226 | Oct 29, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Rifle Eastern Washington | Oct 25, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-2808 | Oct 20, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | — Sp-2611 | Oct 29, 2026 — Nov 9, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# WA 356 – Bumping: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access WA 356 spans 2,554–7,736 ft across 180,253 acres of entirely public land, with 77% designated wilderness. This is genuine high-alpine to mid-elevation terrain requiring serious backpack commitment. The wilderness concentration makes this a physically demanding hunt with limited road access; plan for multi-day pack trips and expect solitude over easy proximity. ## Herd Quality & Population No wildlife survey data (bull:cow ratios or...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
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| 2022 | Archery | 143 | 2 | 1.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 416 | 16 | 4.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 98 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Special Permit | — | 18 | — |