WA Elk Unit 530 — Ryderwood
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Archery Late | Nov 26, 2026 — Dec 15, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Archery — Archery Early | Sep 6, 2026 — Sep 18, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Archery — Sp-2263 | Nov 26, 2026 — Dec 15, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Sp-2290 | Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader Early | Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-2028 | Sep 22, 2026 — Sep 26, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-2236 | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 12, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-2514 | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 12, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Rifle Western Washington | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 12, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# WA 530 – Ryderwood: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 530 spans 353,000 acres at 2–3,100 ft elevation with only 13% public land, making access a significant challenge. Most hunting will occur on private ground or leased land — budget time for landowner permission and plan accordingly. The elevation range supports mixed forest habitat typical of western Washington's elk country. ## Herd Quality & Population Herd survey data is not available for this unit. Recent harvest success...
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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 | 635 | 55 | 9.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 747 | 76 | 10.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 177 | 18 | 10.0% |
| 2022 | Special Permit | — | 8 | — |