WA Elk Unit 516 — Packwood
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader Early | Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-2030 | Sep 22, 2026 — Sep 26, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Rifle Western Washington | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 12, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# WA 516 – Packwood: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 516 spans 343,869 acres with excellent public land access (93%) across a wide elevation range (776–7,468 ft), from lower valley terrain to high alpine. The modest 18% wilderness designation means most country is accessible without guide requirements, offering DIY hunters viable opportunity across multiple seasons. ## Herd Quality & Population No current bull:cow ratio or population trend data is available for this unit. Recent...
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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 | 243 | 16 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 476 | 16 | 3.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 144 | 27 | 19.0% |
| 2022 | Special Permit | — | 3 | — |