WA Elk Unit 578 — West Klickitat
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Archery Early | Sep 6, 2026 — Sep 18, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader Late | Nov 26, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader Early | Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Sp-2295 | Nov 26, 2026 — Dec 8, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Rifle Western Washington | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 12, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-2428 | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 12, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-2239 | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 12, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | — Sp-2711 | Dec 1, 2026 — Feb 28, 2027 | — | — |
Trophy Data
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Archery | 33 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 374 | 25 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 198 | 4 | 2.0% |
| 2022 | Special Permit | — | 7 | — |