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WA Elk Unit 638 — Quinault Ridge

Total Acres
94,108
Public Land
89%
Wilderness
13%
Elevation
189–4,480 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Archery LateNov 26, 2026Dec 15, 2026
2026Archery — Archery EarlySep 6, 2026Sep 18, 2026
2026Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader EarlyOct 4, 2026Oct 10, 2026
2026Rifle — Sp-2043Sep 22, 2026Sep 26, 2026
2026Rifle — Rifle Western WashingtonNov 1, 2026Nov 12, 2026

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
17
Avg Score
312.6
Top Score
359.1
Recent (5yr)
1

AI Scout Analysis

# WA 638 — Quinault Ridge: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 638 spans dramatic elevation (189–4,480 ft) across coastal western Washington with 89% public land access and 13% wilderness. This is rugged, heavily timbered terrain with significant vertical relief — typical Cascades elk country. Low overall tag availability (1 rifle tag annually) combined with remote terrain makes this a specialist's hunt. ## Herd Quality & Population Limited wildlife survey data are available. Trophy...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Archery7434.0%
2022Rifle73811.0%
2022Muzzleloader22418.0%
2022Special Permit3