WA Elk Unit 572 — Siouxon

WA 572 – Siouxon: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Siouxon spans 237 to nearly 5,900 feet of elevation across 278,600 acres of heavily public land (94%). This dramatic vertical range—from low river valleys to alpine ridges—creates diverse habitat and multiple access points. The overwhelming majority of the unit is huntable without private-land negotiation, a rare advantage in the Pacific Northwest. Terrain becomes increasingly rugged at elevation; lower drainages and mid-slope country offer more open travel. Hunt Character This unit demands serious self-sufficiency and physical commitment. Elk populations in WA 572 are sparse and unpredictable; success requires extended..