WA Elk Unit 506 — Willapa Hills
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Archery Early | Sep 6, 2026 — Sep 18, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Archery — Sp-2262 | Nov 26, 2026 — Dec 15, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Archery — Archery Late | Nov 26, 2026 — Dec 15, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader Early | Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Sp-2289 | Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-2028 | Sep 22, 2026 — Sep 26, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-2515 | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 12, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-2235 | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 12, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Rifle Western Washington | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 12, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | — Sp-2710 | Dec 1, 2026 — Feb 28, 2027 | — | — |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# WA 506 Willapa Hills — Tactical Summary ## Terrain & Access Willapa Hills spans 0–3,000 ft elevation with only 11% public land—a dense, wet coastal forest dominated by private timber holdings. Access is severely limited; most huntable ground requires permission or premium passes. Expect dense brush, heavy rain, and muddy conditions during fall seasons. This is not a walk-in unit. ## Herd Quality & Trends Trophy record data shows a clear decline: pre-2000 entries averaged in the 320s with a...
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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 | 730 | 104 | 14.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 919 | 109 | 12.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 227 | 33 | 15.0% |
| 2022 | Special Permit | — | 27 | — |