WA Elk Unit 520 — Winston
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader Early | Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-2031 | Sep 22, 2026 — Sep 26, 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 520 – Winston: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 520 spans a broad elevation range (46–5,394 ft) across 191,034 acres in southwestern Washington, with only 15% public land. Hunting here is heavily dependent on private-land access and relationships with landowners; public-land opportunities are limited and will require scouting to locate. ## Herd Quality & Population No wildlife survey data (bull:cow ratios or population estimates vs. objectives) is available for this unit. Harvest...
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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 | 348 | 25 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 695 | 56 | 8.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 149 | 19 | 13.0% |
| 2022 | Special Permit | — | 5 | — |