WA Elk Unit 560 — Lewis River
Terrain Difficulty
Extreme terrain — over 11,795 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.
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WA 560 – Lewis River: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WA 560 spans 475,619 acres across dramatic elevation—from 481 feet in the lower Lewis River canyon to 12,276 feet on high alpine—with 90% public land. The unit holds 12% designated wilderness, which constrains access in the high country but leaves substantial roaded and semi-open terrain in lower and mid-elevation zones. This elevation range supports diverse habitat and multiple entry points. Road access is feasible in many areas; high-country pursuit requires foot travel or pack stock. Hunt Character This unit suits hunters comfortable with challenging terrain and willing..
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See the full AI verdict →Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2020)
Actual results from the 2020 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery
2829Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.
Rifle
2035Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Archery | 527 | 17 | 3.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 1,312 | 45 | 3.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 417 | 28 | 7.0% |
| 2024 | Special Permit | — | 4 | — |
| 2023 | Archery | 726 | 32 | 4.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 1,399 | 61 | 4.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 392 | 18 | 5.0% |
| 2023 | Special Permit | — | 9 | — |
| 2022 | Rifle | 1,455 | 51 | 4.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 800 | 44 | 6.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 407 | 26 | 6.0% |
| 2022 | Special Permit | — | 10 | — |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Archery Early | Sep 6, 2026 — Sep 18, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Archery — SP-2829 | Nov 26, 2026 — Dec 8, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader Early | Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — SP-2035 | Sep 22, 2026 — Sep 26, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Rifle Western Washington | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 12, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — SP-2426 | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 12, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | — SP-2711 | Dec 1, 2026 — Feb 28, 2027 | — | — |
Trophy Data
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