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Washington — Elk

WA Elk Unit 673 — Williams Creek

Total Acres
168,955
Public Land
25%
Elevation
-1–2,152 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness
14° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
27° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±9° variability
Vertical Relief
2,153 ft relief
Altitude
2,152 ft max
Remoteness
0% wilderness

Moderate terrain — steep, sustained slopes and stretches of very steep ground.

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WA 673 – Williams Creek. Terrain & Access Williams Creek spans 168,955 acres across low to mid-elevation terrain (to 2,152 ft), typical of western Washington's foothill country. Public land comprises 25% of the unit—a modest base for access planning. Private timber and agricultural holdings dominate, requiring hunters to identify permission areas or navigate checkerboard ownership carefully. The low elevation means minimal snow retention and milder winter conditions compared to higher Cascade or eastern Washington units. Hunt Character This is a challenging, low-density elk unit suited to persistent, flexible hunters comfortable with limited opportunities. The terrain is huntable..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2020)

Actual results from the 2020 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Rifle

2246
ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2020 draw)
1 pts → 0.26%3 pts → 3.6%16 pts → 48.2%

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Archery558428.0%
2024Rifle664487.0%
2024Muzzleloader2172311.0%
2024Special Permit—14—
2023Archery5064910.0%
2023Rifle673436.0%
2023Muzzleloader2042512.0%
2023Special Permit—32—
2022Archery5485811.0%
2022Rifle6818112.0%
2022Muzzleloader1812011.0%
2022Special Permit—30—

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Archery EarlySep 6, 2026 — Sep 18, 2026——
2026Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader EarlyOct 4, 2026 — Oct 10, 2026——
2026Rifle — Rifle Western WashingtonNov 1, 2026 — Nov 12, 2026——
2026Rifle — SP-2246Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 12, 2026——
2026Rifle — SP-2436Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 12, 2026——
2026 — SP-2713Dec 1, 2026 — Feb 28, 2027——

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
8
Avg Score
315.4
Top Score
345.8
Recent (5yr)
0

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