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WA Elk Unit 578 — West Klickitat

Total Acres
292,991
Public Land
54%
Elevation
77–5,364 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Archery EarlySep 6, 2026Sep 18, 2026
2026Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader LateNov 26, 2026Nov 30, 2026
2026Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader EarlyOct 4, 2026Oct 10, 2026
2026Muzzleloader — Sp-2295Nov 26, 2026Dec 8, 2026
2026Rifle — Rifle Western WashingtonNov 1, 2026Nov 12, 2026
2026Rifle — Sp-2428Nov 1, 2026Nov 12, 2026
2026Rifle — Sp-2239Nov 1, 2026Nov 12, 2026
2026 — Sp-2711Dec 1, 2026Feb 28, 2027

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
2
Avg Score
390.4
Top Score
398.4
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# WA 578 — West Klickitat: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 578 spans a dramatic elevation range (77–5,364 ft) across ~293,000 acres with 54% public land. This creates diverse habitat from river valleys to high alpine, but access and terrain difficulty vary significantly by elevation zone. Public land is moderately available, making it accessible for DIY hunters with good planning. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data is limited — only 2 all-time record-book entries in...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Archery3300.0%
2022Rifle374257.0%
2022Muzzleloader19842.0%
2022Special Permit7