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Washington — Elk

WA Elk Unit 568 — Washougal

Total Acres
269,654
Public Land
62%
Elevation
12–4,332 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Archery EarlySep 6, 2026 — Sep 18, 2026——
2026Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader LateNov 26, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026——
2026Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader EarlyOct 4, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026——
2026Muzzleloader — Sp-2293Nov 26, 2026 — Dec 8, 2026——
2026Rifle — Rifle Western WashingtonNov 1, 2026 — Nov 12, 2026——
2026Rifle — Sp-2617Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 12, 2026——
2026Rifle — Sp-2237Nov 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 568 — Washougal: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 568 spans 270k acres with a broad elevation band (12–4,332 ft) across west-central Washington. Public land comprises 62%, providing reasonable access for self-guided hunters. Terrain transitions from lower valley flats to higher elevation terrain suitable for both archery and rifle seasons. ## Herd Quality & Harvest Conditions This is a **highly pressured unit**. Rifle harvest success averaged 5% (2023–2024), while muzzleloader...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Archery8722.0%
2022Rifle331134.0%
2022Muzzleloader119119.0%
2022Special Permit—4—