Best Washington Elk Units (2026)
These are the top Washington elk units by hunter success rate, drawn from real harvest reports across 123 units (the state average is about 10%). Only units with a meaningful sample are ranked, so a unit that went two-for-two doesn't outrank a proven producer.
Harvest figures are the most recent reported season and vary year to year — confirm current regulations with the state wildlife agency before applying.
| # | Unit | Success rate | Latest harvest | Yrs tracked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 653 White River | 31% | 41 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 2 | 371 Alkali | 30% | 35 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 3 | 454 Issaquah | 25% | 144 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 4 | 139 Steptoe | 24% | 62 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 5 | 186 Grande Ronde | 23% | 11 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 6 | 108 Douglas | 22% | 42 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 7 | 652 Puyallup | 21% | 219 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 8 | 154 Blue Creek | 21% | 27 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 9 | 142 Almota | 20% | 23 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 10 | 460 Snoqualmie | 19% | 73 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 11 | 666 Deschutes | 18% | 61 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 12 | 379 Ringold | 18% | 29 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 13 | 284 Ritzville | 17% | 20 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 14 | 127 Mica Peak | 16% | 74 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 15 | 684 Long Beach | 16% | 21 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 16 | 166 Tucannon | 15% | 37 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 17 | 372 Rattlesnake Hills | 15% | 30 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 18 | 181 Couse | 15% | 17 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 19 | 663 Capitol Peak | 15% | 14 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 20 | 603 Pysht | 14% | 11 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 21 | 130 Cheney | 13% | 87 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 22 | 204 Okanogan East | 13% | 48 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 23 | 681 Bear River | 12% | 83 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 24 | 101 Sherman | 12% | 36 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 25 | 612 Goodman | 12% | 32 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
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