Elk Special Permits
Application Submission Period: April 15-midnight on May 15, 2024
- These hunts are for special permit holders only. See Special Permit Application Instructions for instructions on how to apply.
- You may purchase and submit up to six elk permit applications; one permit application per hunt category, for which you qualify, as listed in the following tables.
- Only one elk may be taken per hunter during the hunting season, except for successful Master Hunter special permit applicants.
- Individuals with hunter education deferrals for 2024 may not apply for special permits. For detailed information on the deferral process and hunter education requirements, please visit our website at: . You may only hunt with the hunting method in compliance with your tag. See Elk General Information for definitions of tag abbreviations (e.g., EA, EF, EM, WA, WF, WM).
- Some private timberland owners in this hunt area are limiting access or charging fees for access. If you cannot secure access in advance, do not apply for these hunts.
Elk Hunt Notes |
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* |
Must use only archery, muzzleloader, or legal shotgun (10 or 12 gauge; slugs only). |
** |
Hunters are expected to target elk displaying clinical signs of elk hoof disease such as limping, lameness, or hoof abnormalities. |
B |
Military installation; access may be extremely limited. |
C |
Private lands; access is extremely limited. If you cannot secure access to private lands, do not apply for these hunts. |
D |
See Hunting Access & Closures for information about hunting on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge lands. |
E |
Before applying, for important hunt information and restrictions check out the WDFW website: wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/special-hunts |
H |
Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink. |
HC |
This is a damage hunt administered by a WDFW designated Hunt Coordinator. Successful applicants will be contacted on an as-needed basis to help with specific sites of deer/elk damage on designated landowner's property. Not all successful applicants will be contacted in any given year, depending on damage activity for that year. |
HD |
Hunters are expected to target elk displaying clinical signs of elk hoof disease such as limping, lameness, or hoof abnormalities and must submit the hooves from the elk they harvested to the department for inspection. If they successfully harvest an elk with clinical signs of elk hoof disease, they will be allowed to harvest an additional elk using their unfilled general season tag. Hunters that have already harvested an elk using their general season tag will not be allowed to harvest an additional elk. |
L |
Turnbull hunts will be administered by Turnbull NWR. For details visit https://www.fws.gov/refuge/turnbull/visit-us/activities/hunting or call (509) 235-4723. |
MZ Only |
Must use only muzzleloaders (variable power scopes are allowed). |
P |
Blackrock Ranches (Yakima Co.) and Silver Dollar (Yakima and Benton Cos) lie just west of the Hanford Monument. Hunting is managed for a quality experience by scheduling hunt dates and controlling hunter numbers. Hunters with limited flexibility for hunt dates may experience scheduling problems. Hunters can generally expect one day hunts during the permit season with written authorization from the hunt manager. All successfully drawn permit applicants will receive an information packet detailing hunt rules, regulations and scheduling. |
Q |
Some private timberland owners in this hunt area are limiting access or charging fees for access. If you cannot secure access in advance, do not apply for these hunts. |
R |
Columbia Plateau Wildlife Management Association is located in Spokane Co. GMU 130 near Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge. All hunters must check in and out on hunt day. Hunter information must be filled out and returned to CPWMA before August 30. Applicants see website www.cpwma.org or contact the manager at 509-263-4616. |
S |
All hunters must be escorted to hunt locations by Centralia Mine staff. Successfully drawn applicants will receive an information packet detailing hunt rules, regulations and scheduling from TransAlta, owners of Centralia Mine. Individuals selected for these hunts will be granted a single weekend within the listed time frame. Coordination with the hunt manager is required when selecting specific weekend dates. *Due to landscape conditions, all hunters, regardless of tag type, are required to use a rifle during these hunts. |
Y |
Successful applicants will receive a package including the Watershed entry regulations and an access permit from the USFS. |
Z |
Must use only archery, muzzleloader, or legal shotgun (10 or 12 gauge; slugs only). |
Special Hunt Application Required (Category): Quality Elk
Who May Apply: Anyone possessing the required license/transport tag may apply. You may only hunt with the hunting method in compliance with your tag. See Elk General Information for definitions of tag abbreviations (e.g., EA, EF, EM, WA, WF, WM).
Hunt Choices Allowed: Up to 2 hunt choices may be selected for this category. Use the 4-digit "Hunt Choice" number below when submitting your application.
Notes: Hunters can expect lower than average hunter densities, greater potential for success, or good hunt timing during these hunts.
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Quality Elk Hunts |
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Hunt Choice |
Hunt Name |
Hunt Notes |
Tag Required to Apply |
Hunt Dates |
Legal Elk |
Unit/Area |
Permits |
2023 Apps/Avg Points |
2000 |
Turnbull |
D, H, L |
EA, EF, EM |
Sept. 28-Oct. 7 and Nov. 9-28 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 1015 |
1 |
489/25 |
2001 |
Prescott |
C, D |
EF |
Oct. 21-Nov. 3 |
Any bull |
GMU 149 |
3 |
135/15 |
2002 |
Blue Creek |
C, D |
EF |
Sept. 23-26 |
Any bull |
GMU 154 |
1 |
311/20 |
2003 |
Blue Creek |
C, D |
EF |
Oct. 21-Nov. 3 |
Any bull |
GMU 154 |
6 |
302/14 |
2004 |
Watershed |
H, Y |
EA, EF, EM |
Oct. 21-Nov. 3 |
3 pt. min. |
GMU 157 |
15 |
558/12 |
2005 |
Dayton |
C |
EF |
Oct. 21-Nov. 3 |
Any bull |
GMU 162, 163 |
2 |
548/14 |
2006 |
Tucannon |
EF |
Oct. 21-Nov. 3 |
Any bull |
GMU 166 |
2 |
585/11 |
|
2007 |
Wenaha West |
EF |
Oct. 21-Nov. 3 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 1008 |
5 |
415/13 |
|
2008 |
Wenaha East |
EF |
Oct. 21-Nov. 3 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 1009 |
5 |
403/26 |
|
2009 |
Mountain View |
EF |
Oct. 21-Nov. 3 |
Any bull |
GMU 172 |
5 |
622/18 |
|
2010 |
Lick Creek |
EF |
Oct. 21-Nov. 3 |
Any bull |
GMU 175 |
1 |
363/9 |
|
2011 |
Peola |
C |
EF |
Sept. 23-26 |
Any bull |
GMUs 145, 178 |
1 |
65/19 |
2012 |
Peola |
C |
EF |
Oct. 21-Nov. 3 |
Any bull |
GMUs 145, 178 |
1 |
53/15 |
2013 |
Couse |
C |
EF |
Oct. 21-Nov. 3 |
Any bull |
GMU 181 |
5 |
117/13 |
2014 |
Couse |
C |
EF |
Sept. 23-26 |
Any bull |
GMU 181; Private Lands Only |
3 |
84/23 |
2015 |
Mission |
EF |
Sept. 23-27 |
Any bull |
GMU 251 |
2 |
1218/21 |
|
2016 |
Colockum |
EF |
Sept. 23-27 |
Any bull |
GMUs 328, 329, 334 |
1 |
2466/15 |
|
2017 |
Colockum |
EF |
Oct. 21-Nov. 3 |
Any bull |
GMUs 328, 329, 334 |
21 |
3145/18 |
|
2018 |
Teanaway |
EF |
Sept. 23-27 |
Any bull |
GMU 335 |
2 |
606/19 |
|
2019 |
Peaches Ridge |
EF |
Sept. 23-27 |
Any bull |
GMUs 336, 346 |
2 |
1436/16 |
|
2020 |
Observatory |
EF |
Sept. 23-27 |
Any bull |
GMUs 334, 340, 342 |
2 |
930/13 |
|
2021 |
Little Naches |
EF |
Sept. 28-Oct. 6 |
Any bull |
GMU 346 |
3 |
1104/22 |
|
2022 |
Goose Prairie |
EF |
Sept. 23-27 |
Any bull |
GMUs 352, 356 |
2 |
557/10 |
|
2023 |
Bethel |
EF |
Sept. 23-27 |
Any bull |
GMU 360 |
2 |
434/7 |
|
2024 |
Rimrock |
EF |
Sept. 23-27 |
Any bull |
GMU 364 |
2 |
443/15 |
|
2025 |
Cowiche |
EF |
Sept. 23-27 |
Any bull |
GMU 368 |
2 |
592/9 |
|
2026 |
Blackrock Ranches |
H, P |
EF |
Aug. 1, 2024-Mar. 31, 2025 |
Any elk |
Blackrock Ranches |
2 |
147/12 |
2027 |
Alkali |
B, H |
EF |
Oct.12-29 |
Any bull |
GMUs 334, 371 |
36 |
854/13 |
2028 |
Nooksack |
Q |
WF |
Oct. 15-Nov. 5 |
Any bull |
GMU 418 |
13 |
944/15 |
2029 |
Green River |
H |
WA, WF, WM |
Oct. 19-25 |
Any bull |
GMU 485 |
8 |
859/15 |
2030 |
Wahkiakum |
D |
WF |
Sept. 23-27 |
Any bull |
GMUs 506, 530 |
1 |
193/16 |
2031 |
South Rainier |
WF |
Sept. 23-27 |
Any bull |
GMUs 510, 513 |
3 |
197/15 |
|
2032 |
Packwood |
WF |
Sept. 23-27 |
Any bull |
GMU 516 |
3 |
281/15 |
|
2033 |
Winston |
Q |
WF |
Sept. 23-27 |
Any bull |
GMU 520 |
1 |
111/11 |
2034 |
Coweeman |
Q |
WF |
Sept. 23-27 |
Any bull |
GMU 550 |
1 |
97/19 |
2035 |
Toutle |
Q |
WF |
Sept. 23-27 and Nov. 2-13 |
Any bull |
GMU 556 |
2 |
820/15 |
2036 |
Toutle |
Q |
WF |
Nov. 2-13 |
Any bull |
GMU 556 |
26 |
835/12 |
2037 |
Lewis River |
WF |
Sept. 23-27 |
Any bull |
GMU 560 |
2 |
397/10 |
|
2038 |
Siouxon |
WF |
Sept. 23-27 |
Any bull |
GMU 572 |
2 |
181/17 |
|
2039 |
Upper Smith Creek |
WF |
Sept. 23-27 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 5064 |
1 |
133/17 |
|
2040 |
Mount Whittier |
WF |
Sept. 23-27 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 5065 |
1 |
128/24 |
|
2041 |
Norway Pass |
E |
WF |
Sept. 23-27 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 5066 |
2 |
253/12 |
2042 |
Mudflow |
E, H, Q |
WF |
Nov. 2-13 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 5099 |
7 |
990/13 |
2043 |
Peninsula |
Q |
WF |
Sept. 23-27 |
3 pt. min. |
GMUs 602, 603, 607, 612, 615 |
4 |
233/7 |
2044 |
Matheny |
WF |
Sept. 23-27 |
3 pt. min. |
GMU 618 |
1 |
115/14 |
|
2045 |
Quinault |
Q |
WF |
Sept. 23-27 |
3 pt. min. |
GMU 638 |
3 |
321/17 |
2046 |
Wynoochee |
Q |
WF |
Sept. 23-27 |
3 pt. min. |
GMU 648 |
1 |
111/20 |
2047 |
White River |
Q |
WF |
Sept. 21-25 |
Any bull |
GMU 653 |
2 |
574/6 |
2048 |
Prescott |
C, D |
EA |
Sept. 2-19 |
Any bull |
GMU 149 |
1 |
20/8 |
2049 |
Blue Creek |
C, D |
EA |
Sept. 2-19 |
Any bull |
GMU 154 |
2 |
95/9 |
2050 |
Dayton |
C |
EA |
Sept. 2-19 |
Any bull |
GMUs 162, 163 |
1 |
137/16 |
2051 |
Tucannon |
EA |
Sept. 2-19 |
Any bull |
GMU 166 |
1 |
148/16 |
|
2052 |
Wenaha West |
EA |
Sept. 2-19 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 1008 |
3 |
167/19 |
|
2053 |
Wenaha East |
EA |
Sept. 2-19 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 1009 |
1 |
154/10 |
|
2054 |
Mountain View |
EA |
Sept. 2-19 |
Any bull |
GMU 172 |
3 |
186/16 |
|
2055 |
Lick Creek |
EA |
Sept. 2-19 |
Any bull |
GMU 175 |
1 |
112/12 |
|
2056 |
Peola |
C |
EA |
Sept. 2-19 |
Any bull |
GMUs 145, 178 |
1 |
14/6 |
2057 |
Couse |
C |
EA |
Sept. 2-19 |
Any bull |
GMU 181 |
5 |
41/14 |
2058 |
Colockum |
EA |
Sept. 7-19 |
Any bull |
GMUs 328, 329, 334 |
12 |
1167/17 |
|
2059 |
Teanaway |
EA |
Sept. 7-19 |
Any bull |
GMU 335 |
2 |
327/10 |
|
2060 |
Peaches Ridge |
EA |
Sept. 7-19 |
Any bull |
GMUs 336, 346 |
6 |
686/9 |
|
2061 |
Observatory |
EA |
Sept. 7-19 |
Any bull |
GMUs 334, 340, 342 |
9 |
489/9 |
|
2062 |
Goose Prairie |
EA |
Sept. 7-19 |
Any bull |
GMUs 352, 356 |
4 |
447/13 |
|
2063 |
Bethel |
EA |
Sept. 7-19 |
Any bull |
GMU 360 |
8 |
177/13 |
|
2064 |
Rimrock |
EA |
Sept. 7-19 |
Any bull |
GMU 364 |
14 |
309/6 |
|
2065 |
Cowiche |
EA |
Sept. 7-19 |
Any bull |
GMU 368 |
3 |
191/14 |
|
2066 |
Alkali |
B, H |
EA |
Sept. 1-21 |
Any elk |
GMUs 334, 371 |
18 |
145/12 |
2067 |
Nooksack |
Q |
WA |
Sept.1-22 |
Any bull |
GMU 418 |
8 |
418/11 |
2068 |
Toutle |
Q |
WA |
Sept. 7-19 and Dec. 1-15 |
Any bull |
GMU 556 |
14 |
490/12 |
2069 |
Upper Smith Creek |
WA |
Sept. 5-11 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 5064 |
1 |
168/12 |
|
2070 |
Norway Pass |
E |
WA |
Sept. 5-11 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 5066 |
2 |
261/8 |
2071 |
Mudflow |
E, H, Q |
WA |
Sept. 7-13 and Nov. 16-19 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 5099 |
7 |
635/12 |
2072 |
Peninsula |
Q |
WA |
Sept. 1-19 |
3 pt. min. |
GMUs 602, 603, 607, 612, 615 |
2 |
127/14 |
2073 |
White River |
Q |
WA |
Sept. 7-19 and Nov. 27-Dec.15 |
Any bull |
GMU 653 |
20 |
564/12 |
2074 |
Prescott |
C, D |
EM |
Sept. 30-Oct. 11 |
Any bull |
GMU 149 |
1 |
24/16 |
2075 |
Blue Creek |
C, D |
EM |
Sept. 30-Oct. 11 |
Any bull |
GMU 154 |
1 |
69/16 |
2076 |
Dayton |
C |
EM |
Sept. 30-Oct. 11 |
Any bull |
GMU 162, 163 |
1 |
105/13 |
2077 |
Tucannon |
EM |
Sept. 30-Oct. 11 |
Any bull |
GMU 166 |
1 |
124/10 |
|
2078 |
Wenaha West |
EM |
Sept. 30-Oct. 11 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 1008 |
1 |
64/12 |
|
2079 |
Wenaha East |
EM |
Sept. 30-Oct. 11 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 1009 |
1 |
75/15 |
|
2080 |
Mountain View |
EM |
Sept. 30-Oct. 11 |
Any bull |
GMU 172 |
3 |
190/13 |
|
2081 |
Lick Creek |
EM |
Sept. 30-Oct. 11 |
Any bull |
GMU 175 |
1 |
108/12 |
|
2082 |
Peola |
C |
EM |
Sept. 30-Oct. 11 |
Any bull |
GMUs 145, 178, |
1 |
14/14 |
2083 |
Couse |
C |
EM |
Sept. 30-Oct. 11 |
Any bull |
GMU 181 |
5 |
37/8 |
2084 |
Mission |
EM |
Sept. 30-Oct. 11 |
Any bull |
GMU 251 |
2 |
399/14 |
|
2085 |
Colockum |
EM |
Sept. 28-Oct. 4 |
Any bull |
GMUs 328, 329, 334 |
10 |
1227/21 |
|
2086 |
Teanaway |
EM |
Sept. 28-Oct. 4 |
Any bull |
GMU 335 |
2 |
117/21 |
|
2087 |
Peaches Ridge |
EM |
Sept. 28-Oct. 4 |
Any bull |
GMUs 336, 346 |
4 |
522/12 |
|
2088 |
Observatory |
EM |
Sept. 28-Oct. 4 |
Any bull |
GMUs 334, 340, 342 |
8 |
406/15 |
|
2089 |
Goose Prairie |
EM |
Sept. 28-Oct. 4 |
Any bull |
GMUs 352, 356 |
1 |
246/9 |
|
2090 |
Bethel |
EM |
Sept. 28-Oct. 4 |
Any bull |
GMU 360 |
2 |
217/13 |
|
2091 |
Rimrock |
EM |
Sept. 28-Oct. 4 |
Any bull |
GMU 364 |
6 |
235/13 |
|
2092 |
Cowiche |
EM |
Sept. 28-Oct. 4 |
Any bull |
GMU 368 |
3 |
310/12 |
|
2093 |
Alkali |
B, H |
EM |
Sept. 22-Oct.12 |
Any bull |
GMUs 334, 371 |
9 |
210/12 |
2094 |
Nooksack |
Q |
WM |
Sept. 23-Oct. 14 |
Any bull |
GMU 418 |
8 |
560/14 |
2095 |
Toutle |
Q |
WM |
Oct. 5-11 |
Any bull |
GMU 556 |
9 |
465/10 |
2096 |
Mount Whittier |
WM |
Sept. 14-20 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 5065 |
1 |
194/17 |
|
2097 |
Norway Pass |
E |
WM |
Sept. 14-20 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 5066 |
2 |
244/12 |
2098 |
Mudflow |
E, H, Q |
WM |
Oct. 5-15 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 5099 |
7 |
614/14 |
2099 |
Peninsula |
Q |
WM |
Oct. 1-11 |
3 pt. min. |
GMUs 602, 603, 607, 612, 615 |
2 |
200/3 |
Special Hunt Application Required (Category): Bull Elk
Who May Apply: Anyone possessing the required license/transport tag may apply. You may only hunt with the hunting method in compliance with your tag. See Elk General Information for definitions of tag abbreviations (e.g., EA, EF, EM, WA, WF, WM).
Hunt Choices Allowed: Up to 4 hunt choices may be selected for this category. Use the 4-digit "Hunt Choice" number below to submit your application.
Bull Elk Hunts |
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You will owe one hunting activity report for EACH special permit awarded, IN ADDITION to your general season hunting activity report. |
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Hunt Choice |
Hunt Name |
Hunt Notes |
Tag Required to Apply |
Hunt Dates |
Legal Elk |
Unit/Area |
Permits |
2023 Apps/Avg Points |
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2800 |
Turnbull |
D, H, L |
EF |
Dec. 3-8 |
Spike bull only |
Elk Area 1015 |
1 |
465/14 |
2801 |
Grande Ronde |
EF |
Oct. 21-Nov. 3 |
Any bull |
GMU 186 |
1 |
606/11 |
|
2802 |
Columbia Plateau-WMA 1 |
H, R |
EF, EA, EM |
Jan. 1-Mar. 31, 2025 |
Any bull |
CPWMA |
1 |
966/8 |
2803 |
Mission |
EF |
Oct. 21-Nov. 3 |
Any bull |
GMU 251 |
2 |
1968/15 |
|
2804 |
Peshastin |
C |
EF |
Feb. 8-17, 2025 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 2033 |
4 |
775/14 |
2805 |
Teanaway |
EF |
Oct. 21-Nov. 3 |
Any bull |
GMU 335 |
5 |
1798/18 |
|
2806 |
Peaches Ridge |
EF |
Oct. 21-Nov. 3 |
Any bull |
GMUs 336, 346 |
18 |
4132/13 |
|
2807 |
Observatory |
EF |
Oct. 21-Nov. 3 |
Any bull |
GMUs 334, 340, 342 |
16 |
3617/14 |
|
2808 |
Goose Prairie |
EF |
Oct. 21-Nov. 3 |
Any bull |
GMUs 352, 356 |
8 |
1859/14 |
|
2809 |
Bethel |
EF |
Oct. 21-Nov. 3 |
Any bull |
GMU 360 |
9 |
1890/12 |
|
2810 |
Rimrock |
EF |
Oct. 21-Nov. 3 |
Any bull |
GMU 364 |
29 |
1972/13 |
|
2811 |
Cowiche |
EF |
Oct. 21-Nov. 3 |
Any bull |
GMU 368 |
5 |
1618/17 |
|
2812 |
Sauk |
C, H |
WF |
Oct. 5-Nov. 3 |
Any bull |
GMU 437 |
6 |
592/17 |
2813 |
Upper Smith Creek |
E |
WF |
Oct. 17-23 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 5064 |
1 |
767/4 |
2814 |
Mount Whittier |
E |
WF |
Oct. 17-23 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 5065 |
1 |
690/5 |
2815 |
Norway Pass |
E |
WF |
Oct. 17-23 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 5066 |
3 |
964/13 |
2816 |
Olympic |
C |
WF |
Nov. 1-17 |
3 pt. min. |
GMU 621, EXCEPT for Elk Area 6071 |
7 |
428/13 |
2817 |
Skokomish |
WF |
Nov. 1-17 |
3 pt. min. |
GMU 636 |
6 |
403/13 |
|
2818 |
White River |
Q |
WF |
Oct. 12-Nov. 6 |
Any bull |
GMU 653 |
48 |
1179/11 |
2819 |
Turnbull |
D, L |
EA |
Sept. 7-19 |
Spike bull only |
Elk Area 1015 |
1 |
284/12 |
2820 |
Grande Ronde |
EA |
Sept. 2-19 |
Any bull |
GMU 186 |
1 |
643/11 |
|
2821 |
Sauk |
C, H |
WA |
Sept. 1-22, 2024; Nov. 27-Dec.2, 2024; and Jan. 1-7, 2025 |
Any bull |
GMU 437 |
9 |
285/12 |
2822 |
Upper Smith Creek |
E |
WA |
Oct. 1-7 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 5064 |
2 |
490/12 |
2823 |
Mount Whittier |
E |
WA |
Oct. 1-7 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 5065 |
1 |
456/7 |
2824 |
Norway Pass |
E |
WA |
Oct. 1-7 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 5066 |
3 |
636/14 |
2825 |
Lewis River |
WA |
Nov. 27-Dec. 8 |
3 pt. min. |
GMU 560 |
5 |
295/9 |
|
2826 |
Siouxon |
WA |
Nov. 27-Dec. 8 |
3 pt. min. |
GMU 572 |
5 |
156/11 |
|
2827 |
Olympic |
C |
WA |
Sept. 1-19 and Dec. 1-15 |
3 pt. min. |
GMU 621, EXCEPT Elk Area 6071 |
4 |
260/10 |
2828 |
Skokomish |
WA |
Sept. 1-19 and Dec. 1-15 |
3 pt. min. |
GMU 636 |
5 |
244/11 |
|
2829 |
Turnbull |
D, L, H |
EM |
Nov. 23-28 |
Spike bull only |
Elk Area 1015 |
1 |
263/6 |
2830 |
Grande Ronde |
EM |
Sept. 28-Oct. 6 |
Any bull |
GMU 186 |
1 |
556/21 |
|
2831 |
Sauk |
C, H |
WM |
Sept. 23-Oct 4, 2024; Dec. 3-11, 2024; and Jan. 8-19, 2025 |
Any bull |
GMU 437 |
6 |
302/11 |
2832 |
Upper Smith Creek |
E |
WM |
Oct. 9-15 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 5064 |
2 |
304/14 |
2833 |
Mount Whittier |
E |
WM |
Oct. 9-15 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 5065 |
1 |
311/15 |
2834 |
Norway Pass |
E |
WM |
Oct. 9-15 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 5066 |
3 |
425/8 |
2835 |
Yale |
WM |
Nov. 27-Dec.15 |
3 pt. min. |
GMU 554 |
5 |
201/12 |
|
2836 |
Olympic |
C |
WM |
Sept. 28-Oct. 11 |
3 pt. min. |
GMU 621, EXCEPT Elk Area 6071 |
3 |
192/13 |
2837 |
Skokomish |
WM |
Sept. 28-Oct. 11 |
3 pt. min. |
GMU 636 |
1 |
206/13 |
|
2838 |
White River |
Q |
WM |
Sept. 28-Oct. 11 |
Any bull |
GMU 653 |
9 |
762/12 |
Special Hunt Application Required (Category): Antlerless Elk
Who May Apply: Anyone possessing the required license/transport tag may apply. You may only hunt with the hunting method in compliance with your tag. See Elk General Information for tag abbreviation definitions (e.g., EA, EF, EM, WA, WF, WM).
Hunt Choices Allowed: Up to 4 hunt choices may be selected for this category. Use the 4-digit "Hunt Choice" number below to submit your application.
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Antlerless Elk Hunts |
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You will owe one hunting activity report for EACH special permit awarded, IN ADDITION to your general season hunting activity report. |
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Hunt Choice |
Hunt Name |
Hunt Notes |
Tag Required to Apply |
Hunt Dates |
Legal Elk |
Unit/Area |
Permits |
2023 Apps/Avg Points |
2200 |
North Half |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 101, 105, 204 |
10 |
264/7 |
|
2201 |
Douglas |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 108 |
5 |
148/5 |
|
2202 |
Aladdin |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 111 |
10 |
239/7 |
|
2203 |
Selkirk |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 113 |
10 |
361/7 |
|
2204 |
49 Degrees North |
C, D |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 and Dec. 16-31 |
Antlerless |
GMU 117 |
10 |
641/7 |
2205 |
Huckleberry |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 and Dec. 16-31 |
Antlerless |
GMU 121 |
10 |
594/9 |
|
2206 |
Fruitland |
EF, EM, EA |
Jan. 1-Feb. 15 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 1021 |
20 |
NEW |
|
2207 |
Turnbull |
D, H, L |
EF |
Nov. 9-14 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 1015 |
5 |
415/10 |
2208 |
Turnbull |
D, H, L |
EF |
Dec. 3-8 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 1015 |
5 |
409/7 |
2209 |
Mayview-Peola |
C |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 145, 178 |
10 |
111/6 |
2210 |
Prescott |
C, D |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 149 |
20 |
251/6 |
2211 |
Blue Creek |
C, D |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 154 |
5 |
427/10 |
2212 |
Marengo |
C |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 163 |
5 |
81/4 |
2213 |
Mountain View |
C |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 1013 |
5 |
242/6 |
2214 |
Couse |
C |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 1081 |
15 |
165/4 |
2215 |
Malaga |
C |
EF |
Sept. 6-17 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 2032 |
20 |
604/8 |
2216 |
Malaga |
C |
EF |
Nov. 1-Dec.31 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 2032 |
55 |
952/7 |
2217 |
Peshastin |
C |
EF |
Dec. 15, 2024-Feb.8, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 2033 |
20 |
429/7 |
2218 |
Colockum |
EF |
Oct. 30-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 328, 329 |
50 |
3035/8 |
|
2219 |
West Bar |
EF |
Oct. 30-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 330 |
5 |
478/6 |
|
2220 |
Teanaway |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 335 |
25 |
743/7 |
|
2221 |
Taneum |
EF |
Oct. 30-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 336 |
180 |
1068/6 |
|
2222 |
Manastash |
EF |
Oct. 30-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 340 |
130 |
1974/7 |
|
2223 |
Umtanum |
EF |
Oct. 30-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 342, 346 |
125 |
1854/7 |
|
2224 |
Little Naches |
H |
EF |
Oct. 30-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 346 |
125 |
1933/8 |
2225 |
Nile |
EF |
Oct. 30-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 352 |
10 |
808/8 |
|
2226 |
Bumping |
EF |
Oct. 30-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 356 |
15 |
886/8 |
|
2227 |
Bethel |
EF |
Oct. 30-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 360 |
10 |
1147/11 |
|
2228 |
Rimrock |
EF |
Oct. 30-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 364 |
145 |
1256/7 |
|
2229 |
Cowiche |
EF |
Oct. 30-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 368 |
80 |
1270/8 |
|
2230 |
Alkali A |
B, H |
EF |
Oct.12-29 |
Antlerless |
GMU 371 |
45 |
408/7 |
2231 |
Alkali B |
B, H |
EF |
Oct. 30-Nov. 22 |
Antlerless |
GMU 371 |
45 |
474/7 |
2232 |
Blackrock Ranches |
H, P |
EF |
Aug. 1, 2024-March 31, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Blackrock Ranches |
1 |
173/14 |
2233 |
Mossyrock |
C |
WF |
Nov. 2-13 |
Antlerless |
GMU 505 |
20 |
241/6 |
2234 |
Willapa Hills |
Q |
WF |
Nov. 2-13 |
Antlerless |
GMU 506 |
35 |
923/8 |
2235 |
Ryderwood |
Q |
WF |
Nov. 2-13 |
Antlerless |
GMU 530 |
30 |
707/6 |
2236 |
Washougal |
WF |
Nov. 2-13 |
Antlerless |
GMU 568 |
5 |
295/6 |
|
2237 |
Wind River |
WF |
Nov. 2-13 |
Antlerless |
GMU 574 |
5 |
263/7 |
|
2238 |
West Klickitat |
D |
WF |
Nov. 2-13 |
Antlerless |
GMU 578 |
5 |
255/7 |
2239 |
Mallis |
C |
WF |
Dec. 16-31 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 6010 |
10 |
257/5 |
2240 |
Mallis |
C |
WF |
Jan. 1-20, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 6010 |
20 |
279/7 |
2241 |
Puyallup |
C, H |
WF |
Jan. 1-20, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 6014 |
10 |
170/4 |
2242 |
Puyallup |
C, H |
WF |
Jan. 21-Feb.10, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 6014 |
10 |
148/8 |
2243 |
Puyallup |
C, H |
WF |
Feb. 11-28, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 6014 |
10 |
129/7 |
2244 |
Joyce |
C, H |
WF |
Dec. 16-31 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 6030 |
5 |
90/7 |
2245 |
Williams Creek |
Q |
WF |
Nov. 2-13 |
Antlerless |
GMU 673 |
25 |
791/7 |
2246 |
Long Beach |
C, D, E, H |
WF |
Nov. 2-13 |
Antlerless |
GMU 684 |
4 |
64/7 |
2247 |
Turnbull |
D, L |
EA |
Sept. 7-19 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 1015 |
11 |
102/4 |
2248 |
Blue Creek |
EA |
Sept. 7-19 |
Antlerless |
GMU 154 |
5 |
NEW |
|
2249 |
Malaga |
C |
EA |
Aug. 29-Sept. 4 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 2032 |
20 |
92/4 |
2250 |
Colockum |
|
EA |
Sept. 7-19 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 328, 329 |
75 |
954/6 |
2251 |
Colockum |
|
EA |
Nov. 27-Dec. 8 |
Antlerless |
GMU 328 |
20 |
341/5 |
2252 |
Taneum Early |
|
EA |
Sept. 7-19 |
Antlerless |
GMU 336 |
100 |
309/3 |
2253 |
Taneum Late |
|
EA |
Nov. 27-Dec. 8 |
Antlerless |
GMU 336 |
100 |
182/1 |
2254 |
Manastash |
|
EA |
Sept. 7-19 |
Antlerless |
GMU 340 |
140 |
426/3 |
2255 |
Umtanum |
|
EA |
Nov. 27-Dec. 8 |
Antlerless |
GMU 342 |
175 |
350/2 |
2256 |
Nile Early |
|
EA |
Sept. 7-19 |
Antlerless |
GMU 352 |
30 |
319/4 |
2257 |
Nile Late |
|
EA |
Nov. 27-Dec. 8 |
Antlerless |
GMU 352 |
30 |
293/5 |
2258 |
Bumping |
|
EA |
Sept. 7-19 |
Antlerless |
GMU 356 |
50 |
365/5 |
2259 |
Rimrock |
|
EA |
Sept. 7-19 |
Antlerless |
GMU 364 |
100 |
372/4 |
2260 |
Cowiche |
|
EA |
Nov. 27-Dec. 8 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 3681 |
100 |
298/3 |
2261 |
Willapa Hills |
WA |
Nov. 27-Dec. 15 |
Antlerless |
GMU 506 |
60 |
NEW |
|
2262 |
Ryderwood |
WA |
Nov. 27-Dec. 15 |
Antlerless |
GMU 530 |
50 |
NEW |
|
2263 |
Wynoochee |
Q |
WA |
Nov. 27-Dec. 15 |
Antlerless |
GMU 648 |
40 |
168/3 |
2264 |
North Half |
EM |
Oct. 5-11 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 101, 105, 204 |
10 |
60/6 |
|
2265 |
Douglas |
EM |
Oct. 5-11 |
Antlerless |
GMU 108 |
5 |
23/4 |
|
2266 |
Aladdin |
EM |
Oct. 5-11 |
Antlerless |
GMU 111 |
10 |
41/6 |
|
2267 |
Selkirk |
EM |
Oct. 5-11 |
Antlerless |
GMU 113 |
10 |
91/4 |
|
2268 |
49 Degrees North |
C, D |
EM |
Oct. 5-11 and Dec. 16-31 |
Antlerless |
GMU 117 |
20 |
195/5 |
2269 |
Huckleberry |
EM |
Oct. 5-11 and Dec. 16-31 |
Antlerless |
GMU 121 |
10 |
136/5 |
|
2270 |
Turnbull |
D, H, L |
EM |
Nov. 23-28 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 1015 |
8 |
119/6 |
2271 |
Turnbull |
D, H, L |
EM |
Dec. 10-15 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 1015 |
8 |
132/5 |
2272 |
Blue Creek |
C, D |
EM |
Dec. 9, 2024-Jan. 20, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 1054 |
15 |
106/6 |
2273 |
Mountain View |
C |
EM |
Oct. 5-11 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 1013 |
5 |
72/8 |
2274 |
Mayview-Peola |
C |
EM |
Oct. 5-11 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 145, 178 |
5 |
16/1 |
2275 |
Couse |
C |
EM |
Oct. 5-11 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 1081 |
5 |
23/4 |
2276 |
Couse |
C |
EM |
Dec. 1, 2024-Jan. 20, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 1081 and Elk Area 1075 |
20 |
64/3 |
2277 |
Malaga |
C |
EM |
Oct. 2-8 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 2032 |
45 |
231/5 |
2278 |
Colockum |
EM |
Oct. 5-11 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 328, 329 |
35 |
1123/7 |
|
2279 |
Teanaway |
EM |
Oct. 5-11 |
Antlerless |
GMU 335 |
20 |
206/6 |
|
2280 |
Taneum |
|
EM |
Oct. 5-11 |
Antlerless |
GMU 336 |
100 |
354/5 |
2281 |
Manastash |
EM |
Oct. 5-11 |
Antlerless |
GMU 340 |
100 |
548/5 |
|
2282 |
Umtanum |
EM |
Oct. 5-11 |
Antlerless |
GMU 342 |
85 |
439/5 |
|
2283 |
Nile |
EM |
Oct. 5-11 |
Antlerless |
GMU 352 |
10 |
297/8 |
|
2284 |
Bumping |
EM |
Oct. 5-11 |
Antlerless |
GMU 356 |
10 |
359/7 |
|
2285 |
Bethel |
EM |
Oct. 5-11 |
Antlerless |
GMU 360 |
10 |
398/8 |
|
2286 |
Cowiche |
EM |
Oct. 5-11 |
Antlerless |
GMU 368 |
60 |
535/7 |
|
2287 |
Alkali |
B, H |
EM |
Sept. 22-Oct. 11 |
Antlerless |
GMU 371 |
45 |
139/5 |
2288 |
Willapa Hills |
Q |
WM |
Oct. 5-11 |
Antlerless |
GMU 506 |
20 |
227/6 |
2289 |
Ryderwood |
Q |
WM |
Oct. 5-11 |
Antlerless |
GMU 530 |
15 |
157/6 |
2290 |
Yale |
WM |
Oct. 5-11 |
Antlerless |
GMU 554 |
3 |
49/6 |
|
2291 |
Yale |
WM |
Nov. 27-Dec. 15 |
Antlerless |
GMU 554 |
3 |
133/6 |
|
2292 |
Washougal |
WM |
Nov. 27-Dec. 15 |
Antlerless |
GMU 568 |
5 |
176/6 |
|
2294 |
Wind River |
WM |
Nov. 27-Dec. 15 |
Antlerless |
GMU 574 |
5 |
173/6 |
|
2295 |
West Klickitat |
D |
WM |
Nov. 27-Dec. 15 |
Antlerless |
GMU 578 |
25 |
245/6 |
2296 |
Mallis |
C |
WM |
Oct. 5-11 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 6010 |
10 |
45/5 |
2297 |
Mashel |
Q |
WM |
Jan. 1-15, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 6054 |
20 |
259/9 |
2298 |
North River |
C, Q |
WM |
Nov. 27-Dec. 15 |
Antlerless |
GMU 658 |
25 |
314/7 |
2299 |
Forks |
C, E, H, Q, Z |
WA, WF, WM |
Jan. 1-31, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 6612 |
20* |
380/5 |
Special Hunt Application Required (Category): Elk - Youth
Who May Apply: Only hunters possessing the required license/transport tag under 16 years of age when they purchase their special permit application may apply. You may hunt only with the hunting method in compliance with your tag. See Elk General Information for definitions of tag abbreviations (e.g., EA, EF, EM, WA, WF, WM).
Hunt Choices Allowed: Up to 4 hunt choices may be selected for this category. Use the 4-digit "Hunt Choice" number below to submit your application.
Youth Elk Hunts (Continued) |
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You will owe one hunting activity report for EACH special permit awarded, IN ADDITION to your general season hunting activity report. |
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Hunt Choice |
Hunt Name |
Hunt Notes |
Tag Required to Apply |
Hunt Dates |
Legal Elk |
Unit/Area |
Permits |
2018 Apps/Avg Points |
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Youth Elk Hunts |
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You will owe one hunting activity report for EACH special permit awarded, IN ADDITION to your general season hunting activity report. |
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Hunt Choice |
Hunt Name |
Hunt Notes |
Tag Required to Apply |
Hunt Dates |
Legal Elk |
Unit/Area |
Permits |
2023 Apps/Avg Points |
2400 |
Turnbull |
D, H, L |
EF |
Nov. 16-21 |
Spike bull or antlerless |
Elk Area 1015 |
6 |
159/3 |
2401 |
Aladdin |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 111 |
5 |
36/3 |
|
2402 |
Selkirk |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 113 |
5 |
49/3 |
|
2403 |
49 Degrees North |
C, D |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 and Dec. 16-31 |
Antlerless |
GMU 117 |
5 |
93/3 |
2404 |
Mayview-Peola |
C |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 145, 178 |
3 |
25/3 |
2405 |
Blue Creek |
C, D |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 154 |
3 |
89/3 |
2406 |
Couse |
C |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 1081 |
3 |
35/3 |
2407 |
Malaga |
C |
EF |
Nov. 1-12 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 2032 |
10 |
169/3 |
2408 |
Yakima North |
H |
EF |
Oct. 30-Nov. 10 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346 |
35 |
581/4 |
2409 |
Yakima Central |
H |
EF |
Oct. 30-Nov. 10 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 352, 356, 360 |
5 |
342/4 |
2410 |
Yakima South |
H |
EF |
Oct. 30-Nov. 10 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 364, 368 |
25 |
329/3 |
2411 |
Alkali |
B, H |
EF |
Dec. 16, 2024-Jan. 21, 2025 |
Antlerless |
GMU 371 |
20 |
226/3 |
2412 |
Yakima Early |
EA |
Sept. 7-19 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 336, 340, 352, 356, 364 |
55 |
40/1 |
|
2413 |
Yakima Late |
EA |
Nov. 27-Dec. 8 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 336, 342, 368 |
40 |
30/1 |
|
2414 |
Yakima North |
H |
EM |
Sept. 28-Oct. 11 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346 |
25 |
77/3 |
2415 |
Yakima Central |
H |
EM |
Sept. 28-Oct. 11 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 352, 356, 360 |
10 |
53/2 |
2416 |
Yakima South |
H |
EM |
Sept. 28-Oct. 11 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 364, 368 |
15 |
55/2 |
2417 |
Silver Dollar |
H, P |
EF |
Aug. 1, 2024-Mar. 31, 2025 |
Any elk |
Silver Dollar |
11 |
349/5 |
2418 |
Silver Dollar |
H, P |
EF |
Aug. 1, 2024-Mar. 31, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Silver Dollar |
6 |
114/4 |
2419 |
Blackrock Ranches |
H, P |
EF |
Aug. 1, 2024-Mar. 31, 2025 |
Any elk |
Blackrock Ranches |
1 |
291/2 |
2420 |
Blackrock Ranches |
H, P |
EF |
Aug. 1, 2024-Mar. 31, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Blackrock Ranches |
1 |
71/2 |
2421 |
Alkali |
B, H |
EM |
Nov. 23-Dec.15 |
Antlerless |
GMU 371 |
10 |
25/1 |
2422 |
Sauk |
C, H |
WA, WF, WM |
Nov. 4-26 and Dec. 12-31 |
Antlerless |
GMU 437 |
5 |
112/3 |
2423 |
Green River |
H |
WF, WM, WA |
Oct. 19-25 |
Any bull |
GMU 485 |
2 |
120/5 |
2424 |
Mudflow |
E, H, Q |
WA, WF, WM |
Nov. 21-30 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 5099 |
5 |
683/4 |
2425 |
Lewis River |
WF |
Nov. 2-13 |
Antlerless |
GMU 560 |
5 |
144/4 |
|
2426 |
Wind River |
WF |
Nov. 2-13 |
Antlerless |
GMU 574 |
5 |
42/1 |
|
2427 |
West Klickitat |
D |
WF |
Nov. 2-13 |
Antlerless |
GMU 578 |
10 |
48/3 |
2428 |
Region 5 West |
HC |
WF, WM, WA |
Aug. 1, 2024-Mar. 31, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Designated Areas in Region 5 |
10 |
88/2 |
2429 |
Region 5 East |
HC |
EF, EM, EA |
Aug. 1, 2024-Mar. 31, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Designated Areas in GMU 382, 388 |
5 |
NEW |
2430 |
Peninsula |
Q |
WF |
Nov. 2-13 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615 |
4 |
57/3 |
2431 |
Clearwater |
Q |
WF |
Nov. 2-13 |
Antlerless |
GMU 615 |
5 |
58/3 |
2432 |
Matheny |
WF |
Nov. 2-13 |
Antlerless |
GMU 618 |
5 |
28/2 |
|
2433 |
Wynoochee |
Q |
WF |
Nov. 2-13 |
Antlerless |
GMU 648 |
10 |
77/3 |
2434 |
North River |
C, Q |
WF |
Nov. 2-13 |
Antlerless |
GMU 658 |
6 |
71/3 |
2435 |
Williams Creek |
Q |
WF |
Nov. 2-13 |
Antlerless |
GMU 673 |
10 |
103/3 |
2436 |
Mallis |
C |
WF |
Dec. 16, 2024-Jan. 20, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 6010 |
10 |
44/3 |
2437 |
Peninsula |
Q |
WA |
Sept. 7-19 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615 |
2 |
5/3 |
2438 |
Peninsula |
Q |
WM |
Oct. 5-11 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615 |
2 |
16/3 |
2439 |
Forks |
C, E, H, Q, Z |
WF, WM, WA |
Dec. 16, 2024-Jan 31, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 6612 |
10* |
68/3 |
2440 |
Region 6 |
H, HC |
WF |
Aug. 1, 2024-Mar. 31, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Designated Areas in Region 6 |
7 |
39/3 |
2441 |
Centralia Mine |
H, S |
WF |
Sept.1-Oct 15 |
Any bull |
Centralia Mine |
1 |
348/4 |
Special Hunt Application Required (Category): Elk - 65 and Over
Who May Apply: Only hunters possessing the required license/transport tag who are 65 years and older at some point during the license year. You may hunt only with the hunting method in compliance with your tag. See Elk General Information for definitions of tag abbreviations (e.g., EA, EF, EM, WA, WF, WM).
Hunt Choices Allowed: Up to 4 hunt choices may be selected for this category. Use the 4-digit "Hunt Choice" number below to submit your application.
Elk Hunters 65 Years and Older |
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You will owe one hunting activity report for EACH special permit awarded, IN ADDITION to your general season hunting activity report. |
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Hunt Choice |
Hunt Name |
Hunt Notes |
Tag Required to Apply |
Hunt Dates |
Legal Elk |
Unit/Area |
Permits |
2023 Apps/Avg Points |
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2500 |
Northeast |
C, D |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 and Dec. 16-31 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 113, 117 |
10 |
240/11 |
2501 |
Prescott |
C, D |
EF |
Oct. 28-Nov. 5 |
Antlerless |
GMU 149 |
3 |
72/13 |
2502 |
Blue Creek |
C, D |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 154 |
1 |
96/9 |
2503 |
Marengo |
C |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 163 |
1 |
24/15 |
2504 |
Peola-Mayview |
C |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 145, 178 |
2 |
43/10 |
2505 |
Malaga |
C |
EF |
Nov. 1-12 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 2032 |
10 |
242/11 |
2506 |
Yakima North |
H |
EF |
Oct. 30-Nov. 10 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346 |
10 |
1008/10 |
2507 |
Yakima Central |
H |
EF |
Oct. 30-Nov. 10 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 352, 356, 360 |
5 |
626/12 |
2508 |
Yakima South |
H |
EF |
Oct. 30-Nov. 10 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 364, 368 |
5 |
484/10 |
2509 |
Alkali |
B, H |
EF |
Oct. 12-29 |
Antlerless |
GMU 371 |
10 |
201/9 |
2510 |
Yakima Early |
|
EA |
Sept. 7-19 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 336, 340, 352, 356, 364 |
15 |
149/8 |
2511 |
Yakima Late |
|
EA |
Nov. 27-Dec. 8 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 336, 342, 368 |
10 |
83/7 |
2512 |
Yakima North |
H |
EM |
Sept. 28-Oct. 11 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346 |
5 |
231/10 |
2513 |
Yakima Central |
H |
EM |
Sept. 28-Oct. 11 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 352, 356, 360 |
5 |
194/5 |
2514 |
Ryderwood |
Q |
WF |
Nov. 2-13 |
Antlerless |
GMU 530 |
5 |
175/11 |
2515 |
Willapa Hills |
Q |
WF |
Nov. 2-13 |
Antlerless |
GMU 506 |
5 |
215/10 |
2516 |
Sauk |
C, H |
WF, WM, WA |
Nov. 4-26 and Dec. 12-31 |
Antlerless |
GMU 437 |
5 |
141/9 |
2517 |
Peninsula |
Q |
WF |
Nov. 2-13 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615 |
3 |
125/13 |
2518 |
Hanaford |
C, H |
WF, WM, WA |
Jan. 1-15, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 6069 |
5 |
113/7 |
2519 |
Hanaford |
C, H |
WF, WM, WA |
Jan. 16-31, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 6069 |
5 |
102/9 |
2520 |
Peninsula |
Q |
WA |
Sept. 7-19 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615 |
1 |
23/9 |
2521 |
Peninsula |
Q |
WM |
Oct. 5-11 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615 |
1 |
57/14 |
2522 |
Centralia Mine |
H, S |
WF |
Sept.1- Oct 15 |
Antlerless |
Centralia Mine |
5 |
338/9 |
Special Hunt Application Required (Category): Elk - Hunters with Disabilities
Who May Apply: Only hunters possessing the required license/transport tag registered with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife as a hunter with a disability designation may apply. You may hunt only with the hunting method in compliance with your tag.
Exception: If you have been issued a specific WDFW Special Use Permit for accommodation.
Hunt Choices Allowed: Up to 4 hunt choices may be selected for this category. Use the 4-digit "Hunt Choice" number below to submit your application. See Elk General Information for definitions of tag abbreviations (e.g., EA, EF, EM, WA, WF, WM).
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Elk Hunters with Disabilities |
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You will owe one hunting activity report for EACH special permit awarded, IN ADDITION to your general season hunting activity report. |
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Hunt Choice |
Hunt Name |
Hunt Notes |
Tag Required to Apply |
Hunt Dates |
Legal Elk |
Unit/Area |
Permits |
2023 Apps/Avg Points |
2600 |
Northeast |
C, D |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 and Dec. 16-31 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 113, 117 |
4 |
50/4 |
2601 |
Turnbull |
D, H, L |
EF, EM, EA |
Oct. 2-7 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 1015 |
5 |
74/8 |
2602 |
Prescott |
C, D |
EF |
Oct. 28-Nov. 5 |
Antlerless |
GMU 149 |
3 |
21/7 |
2603 |
Blue Creek |
C, D |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 154 |
1 |
24/7 |
2604 |
Marengo |
C |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 163 |
1 |
8/5 |
2605 |
Peola-Mayview |
C |
EF |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 |
Antlerless |
GMU 145, 178 |
1 |
6/3 |
2606 |
Observatory |
H |
EF, EM, EA |
Oct. 26-Nov. 3 |
Any bull |
GMUs 334, 340, 342 |
1 |
287/11 |
2607 |
Little Naches |
H |
EF, EM, EA |
Sept. 28-Oct. 6 |
Any bull |
GMU 346 |
2 |
344/16 |
2608 |
Malaga |
C |
EF, EM, EA |
Sept. 6-17 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 2032 |
10 |
111/9 |
2609 |
Yakima North |
H |
EF, EM, EA |
Oct. 30-Nov. 9 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346 |
15 |
358/8 |
2610 |
Yakima Central |
H |
EF, EM, EA |
Oct. 30-Nov. 9 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 352, 356, 360 |
5 |
215/8 |
2611 |
Yakima South |
H |
EF, EM, EA |
Oct. 30-Nov. 9 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 364, 368 |
5 |
171/7 |
2612 |
Alkali |
B, H |
EF, EM, EA |
Oct. 12-29 |
Any elk |
GMUs 334, 371 |
5 |
153/7 |
2613 |
Corral Canyon |
C, H |
EF, EM, EA |
Sept. 29-Oct.6 |
Any elk |
Elk Area 3721 |
2 |
32/8 |
2614 |
Sauk |
C, H |
WF, WM, WA |
Nov. 4-26 and Dec. 12-31 |
Antlerless |
GMU 437 |
5 |
75/7 |
2615 |
Mudflow |
E, H, Q |
WF, WM, WA |
Sept. 19-25 |
Any bull |
Elk Area 5099 |
5 |
362/14 |
2616 |
Washougal |
WF |
Nov. 2-13 |
Antlerless |
GMU 568 |
5 |
53/4 |
|
2617 |
Peninsula |
Q |
WF |
Nov. 2-13 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615 |
3 |
68/5 |
2618 |
Peninsula |
Q |
WM |
Oct. 5-11 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615 |
1 |
32/12 |
2619 |
Peninsula |
Q |
WA |
Sept. 7-19 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615 |
1 |
17/6 |
2620 |
Silver Dollar |
H, P |
EF |
Aug. 1, 2024-Mar. 31, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Silver Dollar |
2 |
20/12 |
2621 |
Centralia Mine |
H, S |
WF |
Sept.1- Oct 15 |
Antlerless |
Centralia Mine |
5 |
247/11 |
Special Hunt Application Required (Category): Elk - Master Hunter
Who May Apply: Only hunters possessing the required license/transport tag with a current Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Master Hunter card may apply.
Hunt Choices Allowed: Up to 4 hunt choices may be selected for this category. Use the 4-digit "Hunt Choice" number below to submit your application.
Notes: Any legal weapon may be used while hunting the following hunts unless otherwise specified in the hunt notes or required by the Hunt Coordinator. Only one animal may be taken under this Special Permit opportunity, unless otherwise allowed by department rule. All Master Hunter elk hunts require the purchase of a master hunter second elk tag. See Elk General Information for definitions of tag abbreviations (e.g., EA, EF, EM, WA, WF, WM).
For more information about the Master Hunter Permit Program see: wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/requirements/master-hunter
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Master Hunter Elk Hunts |
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You will owe one hunting activity report for EACH special permit awarded, IN ADDITION to your general season hunting activity report. |
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Hunt Choice |
Hunt Name |
Hunt Notes |
Tag Required to Apply |
Must Purchase 2nd Tag if Drawn |
Hunt Dates |
Legal Elk |
Unit/Area |
Permits |
2023 Apps/Avg Points |
2700 |
Turnbull |
D, H, L |
Any elk tag |
Yes |
Dec. 17-31 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 1015 |
5 |
77/7 |
2701 |
Region 1 |
H, HC |
EF, EA, EM |
Yes |
Aug. 1, 2024-Mar. 31, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Region 1 |
20 |
63/5 |
2702 |
Region 2 |
H, HC |
Any elk tag |
Yes |
Aug. 1, 2024-Mar. 31, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Designated Areas in Region 2 |
10 |
48/5 |
2703 |
Region 3 |
H, HC |
Any elk tag |
Yes |
Aug. 1, 2024-Mar. 31, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Designated Areas in Region 3 |
20 |
138/8 |
2704 |
Rattlesnake Hills |
C, D, H, HC |
Any elk tag |
Yes |
Aug. 1, 2024-Mar. 31, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Designated Areas in GMU 372 |
20 |
45/5 |
2705 |
Region 4 North |
H, HC |
Any elk tag |
Yes |
July 1, 2024-Mar. 31, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Designated Areas in Whatcom and Skagit counties |
13 |
70/5 |
2706 |
Region 4 South |
H, HC |
Any elk tag |
Yes |
July 1, 2024-Mar. 31, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Designated Areas in King and Snohomish counties |
10 |
58/6 |
2707 |
Region 5 |
H, HC |
Any elk tag |
Yes |
Aug. 1, 2024-Mar. 31, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Designated areas in Region 5 |
30 |
72/3 |
2708 |
Long Beach |
C, D, E, H |
Any elk tag |
Yes |
July 1, 2024-Mar. 31, 2025 |
Antlerless |
GMU 684 |
5 |
14/3 |
2709 |
Region 6 |
H, HC |
WF, WA, WM |
Yes |
July 1, 2024-Mar. 31, 2025 |
Antlerless |
Designated Areas in Region 6 |
20 |
75/4 |
2710 |
Region 5 Northwest-Hoof Disease |
HD |
Any elk tag |
Yes |
Dec. 1, 2024-Feb. 28, 2025 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 501, 503, 504, 505, 506, 520, 524, (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066), 530, 550 |
15** |
68/3 |
2711 |
Region 5 Southeast-Hoof Disease |
HD |
Any elk tag |
Yes |
Dec. 1, 2024-Feb. 28, 2025 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 382, 388, 554, 560, 564, 568, 572, 574, 578 |
10** |
50/3 |
2712 |
JBH Hoof Disease Antlerless |
H, HC, MZ |
Any elk tag |
Yes |
Nov. 1-Dec. 31 |
Antlerless |
Elk Area 5090 |
5** |
NEW |
2713 |
Region 6 Willapa Hills-Hoof Disease |
HD |
Any elk tag |
Yes |
Dec. 1, 2024-Feb. 28, 2025 |
Antlerless |
GMUs 658, 660, 663, 672, 673, 681 |
15** |
66/3 |
