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Washington — Elk

WA Elk Unit 560 — Lewis River

Total Acres
475,619
Public Land
90%
Wilderness
12%
Elevation
481–12,276 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Sp-2829Nov 26, 2026 — Dec 8, 2026——
2026Archery — Archery EarlySep 6, 2026 — Sep 18, 2026——
2026Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader EarlyOct 4, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026——
2026Rifle — Sp-2035Sep 22, 2026 — Sep 26, 2026——
2026Rifle — Sp-2426Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 12, 2026——
2026Rifle — Rifle Western WashingtonNov 1, 2026 — Nov 12, 2026——
2026 — Sp-2711Dec 1, 2026 — Feb 28, 2027——

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
2
Avg Score
377.7
Top Score
379.9
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# WA 560 – Lewis River: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access WA 560 spans dramatic elevation (481–12,276 ft) across 475,619 acres with 90% public land—excellent access for DIY hunters. The 12% wilderness area adds rugged, remote terrain suitable for backpack hunts. Mixed elevation allows early-season archery in lower drainages and late-season hunting in transition zones. ## Herd Status & Hunting Pressure This unit is **heavily hunted**. Recent harvest data shows extreme pressure: archery and...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Rifle1,455514.0%
2022Archery800446.0%
2022Muzzleloader407266.0%
2022Special Permit—10—