WA Elk Unit 360 — Bethel

# WA 360 – Bethel: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 360 spans 1,596–6,279 ft across 66,500 acres with 97% public land—excellent access for self-guided hunting. Elevation range suggests mixed lower-forest and high-elevation terrain with diverse hunting opportunities throughout the season. ## Herd Quality & Population No current population or bull:cow ratio data is available for this unit. Harvest data shows highly variable success: rifle hunters achieved 8% success in 2023 but dropped to 2% in 2024, suggesting possible population pressure or hunter crowding. Muzzleloader success (6% in 2024) is more consistent but still modest. ## Trophy Potential Yakima...