WA Elk Unit 513 — South Rainier
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — steep, sustained slopes and over 5,402 ft of vertical relief.
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WA 513 – South Rainier: Tactical Overview. Terrain & Access WA 513 spans 892 to 6,294 feet across rugged Cascade terrain with exceptional public-land access—94% of the unit is public. A 20% wilderness component exists; however, the majority of huntable terrain is roadless but accessible national forest land. The elevation spread creates distinct low and high-country habitat zones within a compact unit, allowing hunters flexibility in choosing terrain intensity. Road access to trailheads and staging areas is typical for the western Washington Cascade ecosystem. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping WA 513 show a moderate historical trophy footprint..
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Archery | 207 | 13 | 6.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 145 | 9 | 6.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 146 | 18 | 12.0% |
| 2024 | Special Permit | — | 1 | — |
| 2023 | Archery | 192 | 15 | 8.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 152 | 9 | 6.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 126 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | Special Permit | — | 1 | — |
| 2022 | Archery | 141 | 17 | 12.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 174 | 14 | 8.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 137 | 15 | 11.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader Early | Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Rifle Western Washington | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 12, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — SP-2029 | Sep 22, 2026 — Sep 26, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
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