WA Elk Unit 658 — North River

WA 658 — North River. Terrain & Access WA 658 spans 164,457 acres of low-elevation coastal terrain, ranging from sea level to just over 1,200 feet. The unit is heavily private—only 12% public land—making access a significant constraint for unguided hunters. The scattered public acreage requires careful planning and familiarity with available tracts. This is genuine rain-country habitat: dense Pacific Northwest forest with minimal high ground and challenging navigation. Hunt Character This is a persistence hunt on difficult terrain. The low public-land percentage means most productive ground belongs to private owners; success depends on securing landowner permission..