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Elk Special Permits

NEW Possession, Transport, and Testing Rules:
If you hunt or salvage deer, elk, or moose in any WDFW management region where Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been detected, you must submit a sample of the animal for testing and adhere to new transport rules.


U.S. Army Closing Access to Yakima Training Center Land:
The U.S. Army’s Yakima Training Center (YTC) is closing public access to YTC land, which includes Game Management Unit (GMU) 371 (Alkali), beginning June 1, 2025. Due to this closing, several special hunts (crossed out below) have been removed.

For questions pertaining to the closure, contact the Army at 509-577-3477.
Questions regarding the WDFW Special Hunt Applications can be directed to (360) 902-2464.



Significant changes are red.

Application Submission Period: April 28-midnight on May 28, 2025

  • These hunts are for special permit holders only. See Special Permit Application 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 2025 may not apply for special permits. You may only hunt with the hunting method in compliance with your tag. See the Elk General Information page 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

*

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

For details on hunting opportunities and regulations on refuge lands, visit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website.

E

Before applying, for important hunt information and restrictions check out the WDFW website.

H

Must wear hunter orange and/or fluorescent 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.

L

Turnbull hunts will be administered by Turnbull NWR. For details, visit the Turnbull NWR hunting page 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.

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 page 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.

Quality Elk Hunts

Hunt Choice

Hunt Name

Hunt Notes

Tag Required to Apply

Hunt Dates

Legal Elk

Unit/Area

Permits

2024 Apps/Avg Points

2000

Turnbull

D, H, L

EA, EF, EM

Sept. 27-Oct. 6 and Nov. 8-27

Any bull

Elk Area 1015

1

510/11

2001

Prescott

C, D

EF

Oct. 20-Nov. 2

Any bull

GMU 149

5

129/12

2002

Blue Creek

C, D

EF

Sept. 22-26

Any bull

GMU 154

1

256/19

2003

Blue Creek

C, D

EF

Oct. 20-Nov. 2

Any bull

GMU 154

6

312/14

2004

Watershed

H, Y

EA, EF, EM

Oct. 20-Nov. 2

3 pt. min.

GMU 157

15

525/13

2005

Dayton

C

EF

Oct. 20-Nov. 2

Any bull

GMUs 162, 163

1

510/15

2006

Tucannon

EF

Oct. 20-Nov. 2

Any bull

GMU 166

2

514/21

2007

Wenaha West

EF

Oct. 20-Nov. 2

Any bull

Elk Area 1008

6

391/15

2008

Wenaha East

EF

Oct. 20-Nov. 2

Any bull

Elk Area 1009

5

418/15

2009

Mountain View

EF

Oct. 20-Nov. 2

Any bull

GMU 172

5

540/16

2010

Lick Creek

EF

Oct. 20-Nov. 2

Any bull

GMU 175

1

332/12

2011

Peola

C

EF

Sept. 22-26

Any bull

GMUs 145, 178

1

68/11

2012

Peola

C

EF

Oct. 20-Nov. 2

Any bull

GMUs 145, 178

1

52/8

2013

Couse

C

EF

Oct. 20-Nov. 2

Any bull

GMU 181

8

123/13

2014

Couse

C

EF

Sept. 22-26

Any bull

GMU 181; Private Lands Only

3

89/10

2015

Mission

EF

Sept. 22-26

Any bull

GMU 251

2

1181/14

2016

Colockum

EF

Sept. 22-26

Any bull

GMUs 328, 329, 334

1

2511/5

2017

Colockum

EF

Oct. 20-Nov. 2

Any bull

GMUs 328, 329, 334

21

3531/18

2018

Teanaway

EF

Sept. 22-26

Any bull

GMU 335

2

597/12

2019

Peaches Ridge

EF

Sept. 22-26

Any bull

GMUs 336, 346

2

1495/18

2020

Observatory

EF

Sept. 22-26

Any bull

GMUs 334, 340, 342

2

987/15

2021

Little Naches

EF

Sept. 22-Oct. 5

Any bull

GMU 346

3

1085/20

2022

Goose Prairie

EF

Sept. 22-26

Any bull

GMUs 352, 356

2

588/11

2023

Bethel

EF

Sept. 22-26

Any bull

GMU 360

2

518/19

2024

Rimrock

EF

Sept. 22-26

Any bull

GMU 364

2

448/6

2025

Cowiche

EF

Sept. 22-26

Any bull

GMU 368

2

667/13

2026

Blackrock Ranches

H, P

EF

Aug. 1-Mar. 31

Any elk

Blackrock Ranches

2

149/16

2027

Green River

H

WA, WF, WM

Oct. 25-29 and Nov. 22-26

Any bull

GMU 485

4

858/17

2028

Wahkiakum

D

WF

Sept. 22-26

Any bull

GMUs 506, 530

1

235/12

2029

South Rainier

WF

Sept. 22-26

Any bull

GMUs 510, 513

3

184/15

2030

Packwood

WF

Sept. 22-26

Any bull

GMU 516

3

268/18

2031

Winston

Q

WF

Sept. 22-26

Any bull

GMU 520

1

108/12

2032

Coweeman

Q

WF

Sept. 22-26

Any bull

GMU 550

1

62/11

2033

Toutle

Q

WF

Sept. 22-26 and Nov. 1-12

Any bull

GMU 556

2

844/15

2034

Toutle

Q

WF

Nov. 1-12

Any bull

GMU 556

30

844/12

2035

Lewis River

WF

Sept. 22-26

Any bull

GMU 560

2

328/22

2036

Siouxon

WF

Sept. 22-26

Any bull

GMU 572

2

141/8

2037

Upper Smith Creek

WF

Sept. 22-26

Any bull

Elk Area 5064

1

116/30

2038

Mount Whittier

WF

Sept. 22-26

Any bull

Elk Area 5065

1

147/15

2039

Norway Pass

E

WF

Sept. 22-26

Any bull

Elk Area 5066

2

270/15

2040

Mudflow

E, H, Q

WF

Nov. 1-12

Any bull

Elk Area 5099

7

1025/12

2041

Peninsula

Q

WF

Sept. 22-26

3 pt. min.

GMUs 602, 603, 607, 612, 615

4

228/10

2042

Matheny

WF

Sept. 22-26

3 pt. min.

GMU 618

1

141/10

2043

Quinault

Q

WF

Sept. 22-26

3 pt. min.

GMU 638

3

318/13

2044

Wynoochee

Q

WF

Sept. 22-26

3 pt. min.

GMU 648

1

104/14

2045

White River

Q

WF

Sept. 22-26

Any bull

GMU 653

2

693/14

2046

Prescott

C, D

EA

Sept. 1-18

Any bull

GMU 149

1

23/3

2047

Blue Creek

C, D

EA

Sept. 1-18

Any bull

GMU 154

2

98/11

2048

Dayton

C

EA

Sept. 1-18

Any bull

GMUs 162, 163

1

95/15

2049

Tucannon

EA

Sept. 1-18

Any bull

GMU 166

1

131/19

2050

Wenaha West

EA

Sept. 1-18

Any bull

Elk Area 1008

2

161/11

2051

Wenaha East

EA

Sept. 1-18

Any bull

Elk Area 1009

2

103/11

2052

Mountain View

EA

Sept. 1-18

Any bull

GMU 172

3

151/17

2053

Lick Creek

EA

Sept. 1-18

Any bull

GMU 175

3

114/8

2054

Peola

C

EA

Sept. 1-18

Any bull

GMUs 145, 178

1

18/11

2055

Couse

C

EA

Sept. 1-18

Any bull

GMU 181

2

37/9

2056

Colockum

EA

Sept. 1-18

Any bull

GMUs 328, 329, 334

12

1223/17

2057

Teanaway

EA

Sept. 1-18

Any bull

GMU 335

4

338/9

2058

Peaches Ridge

EA

Sept. 1-18

Any bull

GMUs 336, 346

6

665/12

2059

Observatory

EA

Sept. 1-18

Any bull

GMUs 334, 340, 342

7

485/7

2060

Goose Prairie

EA

Sept. 1-18

Any bull

GMUs 352, 356

2

433/7

2061

Bethel

EA

Sept. 1-18

Any bull

GMU 360

7

168/12

2062

Rimrock

EA

Sept. 1-18

Any bull

GMU 364

12

382/8

2063

Cowiche

EA

Sept. 1-18

Any bull

GMU 368

2

172/11

2064

Toutle

Q

WA

Sept. 6-18 and Dec. 1-15

Any bull

GMU 556

17

506/12

2065

Norway Pass

E

WA

Sept. 4-10

Any bull

Elk Area 5066

2

220/16

2066

Mudflow

E, H, Q

WA

Sept. 6-12 and Nov. 15-18

Any bull

Elk Area 5099

7

641/9

2067

Peninsula

Q

WA

Sept. 1-18

3 pt. min.

GMUs 602, 603, 607, 612, 615

2

153/8

2068

White River

Q

WA

Sept. 6-18 and Dec. 1-15

Any bull

GMU 653

25

624/12

2069

Prescott

C, D

EM

Sept. 29-Oct. 10

Any bull

GMU 149

1

28/12

2070

Blue Creek

C, D

EM

Sept. 29-Oct. 10

Any bull

GMU 154

1

60/27

2071

Dayton

C

EM

Sept. 29-Oct. 10

Any bull

GMUs 162, 163

1

110/21

2072

Tucannon

EM

Sept. 29-Oct. 10

Any bull

GMU 166

1

118/12

2073

Wenaha West

EM

Sept. 29-Oct. 10

Any bull

Elk Area 1008

1

73/15

2074

Wenaha East

EM

Sept. 29-Oct. 10

Any bull

Elk Area 1009

1

77/20

2075

Mountain View

EM

Sept. 29-Oct. 10

Any bull

GMU 172

2

170/16

2076

Lick Creek

EM

Sept. 29-Oct. 10

Any bull

GMU 175

1

104/10

2077

Peola

C

EM

Sept. 29-Oct. 10

Any bull

GMUs 145, 178

1

15/7

2078

Couse

C

EM

Sept. 29-Oct. 10

Any bull

GMU 181

1

57/9

2079

Mission

EM

Sept. 27-Oct. 3

Any bull

GMU 251

2

428/14

2080

Colockum

EM

Sept. 27-Oct. 3

Any bull

GMUs 328, 329, 334

10

1386/11

2081

Teanaway

EM

Sept. 27-Oct. 3

Any bull

GMU 335

1

135/15

2082

Peaches Ridge

EM

Sept. 27-Oct. 3

Any bull

GMUs 336, 346

4

599/13

2083

Observatory

EM

Sept. 27-Oct. 3

Any bull

GMUs 334, 340, 342

6

483/13

2084

Goose Prairie

EM

Sept. 27-Oct. 3

Any bull

GMUs 352, 356

1

240/20

2085

Bethel

EM

Sept. 27-Oct. 3

Any bull

GMU 360

2

160/11

2086

Rimrock

EM

Sept. 27-Oct. 3

Any bull

GMU 364

4

239/13

2087

Cowiche

EM

Sept. 27-Oct. 3

Any bull

GMU 368

2

367/16

2088

Toutle

Q

WM

Oct. 4-10

Any bull

GMU 556

10

515/11

2089

Upper Smith Creek

WM

Sept. 13-19

Any bull

Elk Area 5064

1

NEW

2090

Mount Whittier

WM

Sept. 13-19

Any bull

Elk Area 5065

1

195/8

2091

Norway Pass

E

WM

Sept. 13-19

Any bull

Elk Area 5066

2

275/6

2092

Mudflow

E, H, Q

WM

Oct. 4-14

Any bull

Elk Area 5099

7

670/14

2093

Peninsula

Q

WM

Oct. 1-10

3 pt. min.

GMUs 602, 603, 607, 612, 615

2

173/17

2094

White River

WM

Sept. 13-19

Any bull

GMU 653

2

NEW

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 page 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

You will owe one hunting activity report for EACH special permit awarded, IN ADDITION to your general season hunting activity report.

Hunt Choice

Hunt Name

Hunt Notes

Tag Required to Apply

Hunt Dates

Legal Elk

Unit/Area

Permits

2024 Apps/Avg Points

2800

Turnbull

D, L

EF

Dec. 2-7

Spike bull only

Elk Area 1015

1

443/1

2801

Grande Ronde

EF

Oct. 20-Nov. 2

Any bull

GMU 186

1

579/7

2803

Mission

EF

Oct. 20-Nov. 2

Any bull

GMU 251

2

2046/14

2804

Peshastin

C

EF

Feb. 8-17

Any bull

Elk Area 2033

4

815/16

2805

Teanaway

EF

Oct. 20-Nov. 2

Any bull

GMU 335

5

1986/11

2806

Peaches Ridge

EF

Oct. 20-Nov. 2

Any bull

GMUs 336, 346

14

4500/14

2807

Observatory

EF

Oct. 20-Nov. 2

Any bull

GMUs 334, 340, 342

12

3829/16

2808

Goose Prairie

EF

Oct. 20-Nov. 2

Any bull

GMUs 352, 356

5

1864/17

2809

Bethel

EF

Oct. 20-Nov. 2

Any bull

GMU 360

9

1872/15

2810

Rimrock

EF

Oct. 20-Nov. 2

Any bull

GMU 364

23

2100/12

2811

Cowiche

EF

Oct. 20-Nov. 2

Any bull

GMU 368

6

1708/16

2812

Alkali

EF

Oct. 11-28

Any bull

GMUs 334, 371

48

NEW

2813

Nooksack

WF

Oct. 15-Nov. 5

Any bull

GMU 418

13

NEW

2814

Sauk

C, H

WF

Oct. 5-Nov. 3

Any bull

GMU 437

6

601/13

2815

Upper Smith Creek

E

WF

Oct. 17-23

Any bull

Elk Area 5064

1

707/4

2816

Mount Whittier

E

WF

Oct. 17-23

Any bull

Elk Area 5065

1

659/13

2817

Norway Pass

E

WF

Oct. 17-23

Any bull

Elk Area 5066

3

897/20

2818

Olympic

C

WF

Nov. 1-16

3 pt. min.

GMU 621, EXCEPT for Elk Area 6071

4

453/11

2819

Skokomish

WF

Nov. 1-16

3 pt. min.

GMU 636

5

418/9

2820

White River

Q

WF

Oct. 12-Nov. 6

Any bull

GMU 653

54

1243/12

2821

Turnbull

D, L

EA

Sept. 6-18

Spike bull only

Elk Area 1015

1

272/4

2822

Grande Ronde

EA

Sept. 1-18

Any bull

GMU 186

1

614/19

2823

Alkali

EA

Sept. 1-21

Any bull

GMUs 334, 371

24

NEW

2824

Nooksack

WA

Sept. 1-22

Any bull

GMU 418

8

NEW

2825

Sauk

C, H

WA

Sept. 1-22; Nov. 27-Dec. 2; and Jan. 1-7

Any bull

GMU 437

9

271/12

2826

Upper Smith Creek

E

WA

Oct. 1-7

Any bull

Elk Area 5064

1

438/6

2827

Mount Whittier

E

WA

Oct. 1-7

Any bull

Elk Area 5065

1

420/16

2828

Norway Pass

E

WA

Oct. 1-7

Any bull

Elk Area 5066

3

577/16

2829

Lewis River

WA

Nov. 26-Dec. 8

3 pt. min.

GMU 560

5

308/11

2830

Siouxon

WA

Nov. 26-Dec. 8

3 pt. min.

GMU 572

5

134/13

2831

Olympic

C

WA

Sept. 1-18 and Dec. 1-15

3 pt. min.

GMU 621, EXCEPT Elk Area 6071

2

266/13

2832

Skokomish

WA

Sept. 1-18 and Dec. 1-15

3 pt. min.

GMU 636

7

259/11

2833

Turnbull

D, L

EM

Nov. 22-27

Spike bull only

Elk Area 1015

1

278/15

2834

Grande Ronde

EM

Sept. 27-Oct. 5

Any bull

GMU 186

1

618/9

2835

Alkali

EM

Sept. 21-Oct. 11

Any bull

GMUs 334, 371

12

NEW

2836

Nooksack

WM

Sept. 23-Oct. 14

Any bull

GMU 418

8

NEW

2837

Sauk

C, H

WM

Sept. 23-Oct. 4; Dec. 3-11; and Jan. 8-19

Any bull

GMU 437

6

347/14

2838

Upper Smith Creek

E

WM

Oct. 9-15

Any bull

Elk Area 5064

1

337/16

2839

Mount Whittier

E

WM

Oct. 9-15

Any bull

Elk Area 5065

1

347/12

2840

Norway Pass

E

WM

Oct. 9-15

Any bull

Elk Area 5066

3

450/9

2841

Yale

WM

Nov. 26-Dec. 15

3 pt. min.

GMU 554

5

229/12

2842

Olympic

C

WM

Sept. 27-Oct. 10

3 pt. min.

GMU 621, EXCEPT Elk Area 6071

2

202/14

2843

Skokomish

WM

Sept. 27-Oct. 10

3 pt. min.

GMU 636

1

231/26

2844

White River

Q

WM

Sept. 27-Oct. 10

Any bull

GMU 653

10

858/14

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 the Elk General Information page 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.

Antlerless Elk Hunts

You will owe one hunting activity report for EACH special permit awarded, IN ADDITION to your general season hunting activity report.

Hunt Choice

Hunt Name

Hunt Notes

Tag Required to Apply

Hunt Dates

Legal Elk

Unit/Area

Permits

2024 Apps/Avg Points

2200

North Half

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMUs 101, 105, 204

10

245/7

2201

Douglas

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMU 108

5

130/7

2202

Aladdin

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMU 111

10

221/6

2203

Selkirk

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMU 113

10

343/9

2204

49 Degrees North

C, D

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2 and Dec. 16-31

Antlerless

GMU 117

10

634/6

2205

Huckleberry

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2 and Dec. 16-31

Antlerless

GMU 121

20

590/8

2206

Fruitland

EF, EM, EA

Jan. 1-Feb. 15

Antlerless

Elk Area 1021

20

547/8

2207

Turnbull

D, H, L

EF

Nov. 8-13

Antlerless

Elk Area 1015

5

360/8

2208

Turnbull

D, H, L

EF

Dec. 2-7

Antlerless

Elk Area 1015

5

370/8

2209

Mayview-Peola

C

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMUs 145, 178

10

122/6

2210

Prescott

C, D

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMU 149

20

249/6

2211

Blue Creek

C, D

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMU 154

5

393/7

2212

Marengo

C

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMU 163

5

82/5

2213

Mountain View

C

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2

Antlerless

Elk Area 1013

5

228/11

2214

Couse

C

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2

Antlerless

Elk Area 1081

15

139/4

2215

Malaga

C

EF

Sept. 6-17

Antlerless

Elk Area 2032

20

600/6

2216

Malaga

C

EF

Nov. 1-Dec. 31

Antlerless

Elk Area 2032

55

930/8

2217

Peshastin

C

EF

Dec. 15-Feb. 8

Antlerless

Elk Area 2033

20

481/9

2218

Colockum

EF

Oct. 29-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMUs 328, 329

50

3115/8

2219

West Bar

EF

Oct. 29-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMU 330

5

516/9

2220

Teanaway

EF

Oct 29-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMU 335

25

773/7

2221

Taneum

EF

Oct. 29-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMU 336

180

1100/7

2222

Manastash

EF

Oct. 29-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMU 340

130

1932/8

2223

Umtanum

EF

Oct. 29-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMUs 342, 346

125

2024/8

2224

Little Naches

H

EF

Oct. 29-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMU 346

125

2007/8

2225

Nile

EF

Oct. 29-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMU 352

10

758/10

2226

Bumping

EF

Oct. 29-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMU 356

15

854/7

2227

Bethel

EF

Oct. 29-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMU 360

10

1179/9

2228

Rimrock

EF

Oct. 29-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMU 364

145

1314/7

2229

Cowiche

EF

Oct. 29-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMU 368

80

1297/8

2230

Alkali A

B, H

EF

Oct. 11-28

Antlerless

GMU 371

45

412/6

2231

Alkali B

B, H

EF

Oct. 29-Nov. 21

Antlerless

GMU 371

45

521/8

2232

Alkali C

B, H

EF

Jan. 1-31, 2026

Anterless

GMU 371

50

NEW

2233

Blackrock Ranches

H, P

EF

Aug. 1-March 31

Antlerless

Blackrock Ranches

1

140/3

2234

Mossyrock

C

WF

Nov. 1-12

Antlerless

GMU 505

20

432/7

2235

Willapa Hills

Q

WF

Nov. 1-12

Antlerless

GMU 506

35

1276/8

2236

Ryderwood

Q

WF

Nov. 1-12

Antlerless

GMU 530

30

1042/8

2237

Washougal

WF

Nov. 1-12

Antlerless

GMU 568

5

555/7

2238

Wind River

WF

Nov. 1-12

Antlerless

GMU 574

5

461/10

2239

West Klickitat

D

WF

Nov. 1-12

Antlerless

GMU 578

5

384/9

2240

Mallis

C

WF

Dec. 16-31

Antlerless

Elk Area 6010

10

251/4

2241

Mallis

C

WF

Jan. 1-20

Antlerless

Elk Area 6010

20

260/6

2242

Puyallup

C, H

WF

Jan. 1-20

Antlerless

Elk Area 6014

10

251/6

2243

Puyallup

C, H

WF

Jan. 21-Feb. 10

Antlerless

Elk Area 6014

10

247/5

2244

Puyallup

C, H

WF

Feb. 11-28

Antlerless

Elk Area 6014

10

216/8

2245

Joyce

C, H

WF

Dec. 16-31

Antlerless

Elk Area 6030

5

96/8

2246

Williams Creek

Q

WF

Nov. 1-12

Antlerless

GMU 673

10

835/8

2247

Long Beach

C, D, E, H

WF

Nov. 1-12

Antlerless

GMU 684

4

104/7

2248

Turnbull

D, L

EA

Sept. 6-18

Antlerless

Elk Area 1015

11

73/4

2249

Blue Creek

EA

Sept. 6-18

Antlerless

GMU 154

5

70/8

2250

Malaga

C

EA

Aug. 29-Sept. 4

Antlerless

Elk Area 2032

20

80/4

2251

Colockum

EA

Sept. 6-18

Antlerless

GMUs 328, 329

75

909/6

2252

Colockum

EA

Nov. 26-Dec. 7

Antlerless

GMU 328

20

348/5

2253

Taneum Early

EA

Sept. 6-18

Antlerless

GMU 336

100

298/3

2254

Taneum Late

EA

Nov. 26-Dec. 7

Antlerless

GMU 336

100

195/2

2255

Manastash

EA

Sept. 6-18

Antlerless

GMU 340

140

423/3

2256

Umtanum

EA

Nov. 26-Dec. 7

Antlerless

GMU 342

175

380/2

2257

Nile Early

EA

Sept. 6-18

Antlerless

GMU 352

30

319/4

2258

Nile Late

EA

Nov. 26-Dec. 7

Antlerless

GMU 352

30

274/5

2259

Bumping

EA

Sept. 6-18

Antlerless

GMU 356

50

326/4

2260

Rimrock

EA

Sept. 6-18

Antlerless

GMU 364

100

370/4

2261

Cowiche

EA

Nov. 26-Dec. 7

Antlerless

Elk Area 3681

100

313/3

2262

Willapa Hills

WA

Nov. 26-Dec. 15

Antlerless

GMU 506

60

510/7

2263

Ryderwood

WA

Nov. 26-Dec. 15

Antlerless

GMU 530

50

476/6

2264

Wynoochee

Q

WA

Nov. 26-Dec. 15

Antlerless

GMU 648

40

225/4

2265

North Half

EM

Oct. 4-10

Antlerless

GMUs 101, 105, 204

10

74/5

2266

Douglas

EM

Oct. 4-10

Antlerless

GMU 108

5

19/3

2267

Aladdin

EM

Oct. 4-10

Antlerless

GMU 111

10

39/4

2268

Selkirk

EM

Oct. 4-10

Antlerless

GMU 113

10

94/4

2269

49 Degrees North

C, D

EM

Oct. 4-10 and Dec. 16-31

Antlerless

GMU 117

20

189/5

2270

Huckleberry

EM

Oct. 4-10 and Dec. 16-31

Antlerless

GMU 121

20

142/7

2271

Turnbull

D, L

EM

Nov. 22-27

Antlerless

Elk Area 1015

8

97/6

2272

Turnbull

D, L

EM

Dec. 9-14

Antlerless

Elk Area 1015

8

113/8

2273

Blue Creek

C, D

EM

Dec. 8-Jan. 19

Antlerless

Elk Area 1054

5

90/8

2300

Mountain View

C

EM

Oct. 4-10

Antlerless

Elk Area 1013

5

61/6

2274

Mayview-Peola

C

EM

Oct. 4-10

Antlerless

GMUs 145, 178

5

28/5

2275

Couse

C

EM

Oct. 4-10

Antlerless

Elk Area 1081

5

35/3

2276

Couse

C

EM

Nov. 30-Jan. 19

Antlerless

Elk Area 1081 and Elk Area 1075

20

80/4

2277

Malaga

C

EM

Oct. 2-8

Antlerless

Elk Area 2032

45

237/6

2278

Colockum

EM

Oct. 4-10

Antlerless

GMUs 328, 329

35

1192/7

2279

Teanaway

EM

Oct. 4-10

Antlerless

GMU 335

20

202/7

2280

Taneum

EM

Oct. 4-10

Antlerless

GMU 336

100

331/4

2281

Manastash

EM

Oct. 4-10

Antlerless

GMU 340

100

561/6

2282

Umtanum

EM

Oct. 4-10

Antlerless

GMU 342

85

463/5

2283

Nile

EM

Oct. 4-10

Antlerless

GMU 352

10

275/8

2284

Bumping

EM

Oct. 4-10

Antlerless

GMU 356

10

341/8

2285

Bethel

EM

Oct. 4-10

Antlerless

GMU 360

10

357/9

2286

Cowiche

EM

Oct. 4-10

Antlerless

GMU 368

60

597/7

2287

Alkali A

B, H

EM

Sept. 21-Oct. 10

Antlerless

GMU 371

45

169/5

2288

Alkali B

B, H

EM

Dec. 1 -15

Antlerless

GMU 371

50

NEW

2289

Willapa Hills

Q

WM

Oct. 4-10

Antlerless

GMU 506

20

406/6

2290

Ryderwood

Q

WM

Oct. 4-10

Antlerless

GMU 530

15

318/6

2291

Yale

WM

Oct. 4-10

Antlerless

GMU 554

3

114/6

2292

Yale

WM

Nov. 26-Dec. 15

Antlerless

GMU 554

3

209/7

2293

Washougal

WM

Nov. 26-Dec. 8

Antlerless

GMU 568

5

234/7

2294

Wind River

WM

Nov. 26-Dec. 8

Antlerless

GMU 574

5

221/7

2295

West Klickitat

D

WM

Nov. 26-Dec. 8

Antlerless

GMU 578

25

301/7

2296

Mallis

C

WM

Oct. 4-10

Antlerless

Elk Area 6010

10

62/5

2297

Mashel

Q

WM

Jan. 1-15

Antlerless

Elk Area 6054

20

269/7

2298

North River

C, Q

WM

Nov. 26-Dec. 15

Antlerless

GMU 658

15

394/7

2299

Forks

C, E, H, Q, Z

WA, WF, WM

Jan. 1-31

Antlerless

Elk Area 6612

10*

468/6

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 the Elk General Information page 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

You will owe one hunting activity report for EACH special permit awarded, IN ADDITION to your general season hunting activity report.

Hunt Choice

Hunt Name

Hunt Notes

Tag Required to Apply

Hunt Dates

Legal Elk

Unit/Area

Permits

2024 Apps/Avg Points

2400

Turnbull

D, H, L

EF

Nov. 15-20

Spike bull or antlerless

Elk Area 1015

6

159/4

2401

Aladdin

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMU 111

5

42/3

2402

Selkirk

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMU 113

5

63/3

2403

49 Degrees North

C, D

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2 and Dec. 16-31

Antlerless

GMU 117

5

108/3

2404

Huckleberry

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2 and Dec. 16-31

Antlerless

GMU 121

15

NEW

2405

Mayview-Peola

C

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMUs 145, 178

3

24/2

2406

Blue Creek

C, D

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMU 154

5

74/5

2407

Couse

C

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2

Antlerless

Elk Area 1081

3

29/4

2408

Malaga

C

EF

Nov. 1-12

Antlerless

Elk Area 2032

10

181/4

2409

Yakima North

H

EF

Oct. 29-Nov. 9

Antlerless

GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346

35

578/3

2410

Yakima Central

H

EF

Oct. 29-Nov. 9

Antlerless

GMUs 352, 356, 360

5

325/5

2411

Yakima South

H

EF

Oct. 29-Nov. 9

Antlerless

GMUs 364, 368

25

342/4

2412

Alkali

B, H

EF

Dec. 16-Jan. 21

Any elk

GMU 371

20

237/4

2413

Yakima Early

EA

Sept. 6-18

Antlerless

GMUs 336, 340, 352, 356, 364

55

50/1

2414

Yakima Late

EA

Nov. 26-Dec. 7

Antlerless

GMUs 336, 342, 368

40

36/2

2415

Yakima North

H

EM

Sept. 27-Oct. 10

Antlerless

GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346

25

93/3

2416

Yakima Central

H

EM

Sept. 27-Oct. 10

Antlerless

GMUs 352, 356, 360

10

71/3

2417

Yakima South

H

EM

Sept. 27-Oct. 10

Antlerless

GMUs 364, 368

15

78/2

2418

Silver Dollar

H, P

EF

Aug. 1-Mar. 31

Any elk

Silver Dollar

11

375/4

2419

Silver Dollar

H, P

EF

Aug. 1-Mar. 31

Antlerless

Silver Dollar

6

115/4

2420

Blackrock Ranches

H, P

EF

Aug. 1-Mar. 31

Any elk

Blackrock Ranches

1

293/3

2421

Blackrock Ranches

H, P

EF

Aug. 1-Mar. 31

Antlerless

Blackrock Ranches

1

78/6

2422

Alkali

B, H

EM

Nov. 22-Dec. 15

Any elk

GMU 371

10

19/1

2423

Sauk

C, H

WA, WF, WM

Nov. 4-26 and Dec. 12-31

Any elk

GMU 437

5

93/4

2424

Green River

H

WF, WM, WA

Oct. 25-29 and Nov. 22-26

Any bull

GMU 485

2

325/3

2425

Mudflow

E, H, Q

WA, WF, WM

Nov. 20-30

Any bull

Elk Area 5099

5

701/4

2426

Lewis River

WF

Nov. 1-12

Antlerless

GMU 560

5

193/3

2427

Wind River

WF

Nov. 1-12

Antlerless

GMU 574

5

69/3

2428

West Klickitat

D

WF

Nov. 1-12

Antlerless

GMU 578

10

70/3

2429

Region 5 West

HC

WF, WM, WA

Aug. 1-Mar. 31

Antlerless

Designated Areas in Region 5

10

142/3

2430

Region 5 East

HC

EF, EM, EA

Aug. 1-Mar. 31

Antlerless

Designated Areas in GMU 382, 388

5

30/3

2431

Peninsula

Q

WF

Nov. 1-12

Antlerless

GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615

4

66/4

2432

Clearwater

Q

WF

Nov. 1-12

Antlerless

GMU 615

5

72/3

2433

Matheny

WF

Nov. 1-12

Antlerless

GMU 618

5

33/3

2434

Wynoochee

Q

WF

Nov. 1-12

Antlerless

GMU 648

10

69/3

2435

North River

C, Q

WF

Nov. 1-12

Antlerless

GMU 658

6

86/3

2436

Williams Creek

Q

WF

Nov. 1-12

Antlerless

GMU 673

5

124/3

2437

Mallis

C

WF

Dec. 16-Jan. 20

Antlerless

Elk Area 6010

10

46/3

2438

Peninsula

Q

WA

Sept. 6-18

Antlerless

GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615

2

6/2

2439

Peninsula

Q

WM

Oct. 4-10

Antlerless

GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615

2

19/4

2440

Forks

C, E, H, Q, Z

WF, WM, WA

Dec. 16-Jan. 31

Antlerless

Elk Area 6612

5

57/3

2441

Region 6

H, HC

WF

Aug. 1-Mar. 31

Antlerless

Designated Areas in Region 6

7

62/2

2442

Centralia Mine

H, S

WF

Sept. 1-Oct. 15

Any bull

Centralia Mine

1

422/5

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 the Elk General Information page 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

You will owe one hunting activity report for EACH special permit awarded, IN ADDITION to your general season hunting activity report.

Hunt Choice

Hunt Name

Hunt Notes

Tag Required to Apply

Hunt Dates

Legal Elk

Unit/Area

Permits

2024 Apps/Avg Points

2500

Northeast

C, D

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2 and Dec. 16-31

Antlerless

GMUs 113, 117

10

238/8

2501

Prescott

C, D

EF

Oct. 27-Nov. 4

Antlerless

GMU 149

3

71/7

2502

Blue Creek

C, D

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMU 154

1

96/2

2503

Marengo

C

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMU 163

1

26/11

2504

Peola-Mayview

C

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMUs 145, 178

2

37/14

2505

Malaga

C

EF

Nov. 1-12

Antlerless

Elk Area 2032

10

255/9

2506

Yakima North

H

EF

Oct. 29-Nov. 9

Antlerless

GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346

10

1016/10

2507

Yakima Central

H

EF

Oct. 29-Nov. 9

Antlerless

GMUs 352, 356, 360

5

627/10

2508

Yakima South

H

EF

Oct. 29-Nov. 9

Antlerless

GMUs 364, 368

5

499/11

2509

Alkali

B, H

EF

Oct. 11-28

Any elk

GMU 371

10

191/11

2510

Yakima Early

EA

Sept. 6-18

Antlerless

GMUs 336, 340, 352, 356, 364

15

151/6

2511

Yakima Late

EA

Nov. 26-Dec. 7

Antlerless

GMUs 336, 342, 368

10

91/7

2512

Yakima North

EM

Sept. 27-Oct. 10

Antlerless

GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346

5

250/9

2513

Yakima Central

EM

Sept. 27-Oct. 10

Antlerless

GMUs 352, 356, 360

5

197/9

2514

Ryderwood

Q

WF

Nov. 1-12

Antlerless

GMU 530

5

161/8

2515

Willapa Hills

Q

WF

Nov. 1-12

Antlerless

GMU 506

5

217/7

2516

Sauk

C, H

WF, WM, WA

Nov. 4-26 and Dec. 12-31

Any elk

GMU 437

5

149/11

2517

Peninsula

Q

WF

Nov. 1-12

Antlerless

GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615

3

101/8

2518

Hanaford

C, H

WF, WM, WA

Jan. 1-15

Antlerless

Elk Area 6069

5

109/6

2519

Hanaford

C, H

WF, WM, WA

Jan. 16-31

Antlerless

Elk Area 6069

5

96/11

2520

Peninsula

Q

WA

Sept. 6-18

Antlerless

GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615

1

23/7

2521

Peninsula

Q

WM

Oct. 4-10

Antlerless

GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615

1

56/6

2522

Centralia Mine

H, S

WF

Sept. 1-Oct. 15

Antlerless

Centralia Mine

5

330/8

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 the Elk General Information page for definitions of tag abbreviations (e.g., EA, EF, EM, WA, WF, WM).

Elk Hunters with Disabilities

You will owe one hunting activity report for EACH special permit awarded, IN ADDITION to your general season hunting activity report.

Hunt Choice

Hunt Name

Hunt Notes

Tag Required to Apply

Hunt Dates

Legal Elk

Unit/Area

Permits

2024 Apps/Avg Points

2600

Northeast

C, D

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2 and Dec. 16-31

Antlerless

GMUs 113, 117

4

58/8

2601

Huckleberry

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2 and Dec. 16-31

Antlerless

GMU 121

5

NEW

2602

Turnbull

D, H, L

EF, EM, EA

Oct. 1-6

Antlerless

Elk Area 1015

5

78/5

2603

Prescott

C, D

EF

Oct. 27-Nov. 4

Antlerless

GMU 149

3

21/8

2604

Blue Creek

C, D

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMU 154

1

30/9

2605

Marengo

C

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMU 163

1

7/8

2606

Peola-Mayview

C

EF

Oct. 25-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMUs 145, 178

1

12/4

2607

Observatory

H

EF, EM, EA

Oct. 25-Nov. 2

Any bull

GMUs 334, 340, 342

1

311/10

2608

Little Naches

H

EF, EM, EA

Sept. 27-Oct. 5

Any bull

GMU 346

2

379/16

2609

Malaga

C

EF, EM, EA

Sept. 6-17

Antlerless

Elk Area 2032

10

119/7

2610

Yakima North

H

EF, EM, EA

Oct. 29-Nov. 9

Antlerless

GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346

15

359/9

2611

Yakima Central

H

EF, EM, EA

Oct. 29-Nov. 9

Antlerless

GMUs 352, 356, 360

5

205/10

2612

Yakima South

H

EF, EM, EA

Oct. 19-Nov. 9

Antlerless

GMUs 364, 368

5

178/12

2613

Alkali

B, H

EF, EM, EA

Oct. 11-28

Any elk

GMUs 334, 371

5

147/11

2614

Corral Canyon

C, H

EF, EM, EA

Sept. 27-Oct. 5

Any elk

Elk Area 3721

2

35/4

2615

Sauk

C, H

WF, WM, WA

Nov. 4-26 and Dec. 12-31

Any elk

GMU 437

5

98/8

2616

Mudflow

E, H, Q

WF, WM, WA

Sept. 18-24

Any bull

Elk Area 5099

5

369/13

2617

Washougal

WF

Nov. 1-12

Antlerless

GMU 568

5

69/6

2618

Peninsula

Q

WF

Nov. 1-12

Antlerless

GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615

3

61/6

2619

Peninsula

Q

WM

Oct. 4-10

Antlerless

GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615

1

33/1

2620

Peninsula

Q

WA

Sept. 6-18

Antlerless

GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615

1

25/12

2621

Silver Dollar

H, P

EF

Aug. 1-Mar. 31

Antlerless

Silver Dollar

2

19/7

2622

Centralia Mine

H, S

WF

Sept. 1-Oct. 15

Antlerless

Centralia Mine

5

230/11

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 hunt method 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 the Elk General Information page for definitions of tag abbreviations (e.g., EA, EF, EM, WA, WF, WM).

For more information, visit the WDFW Master Hunter Permit Program page.

Master Hunter Elk Hunts

You will owe one hunting activity report for EACH special permit awarded, IN ADDITION to your general season hunting activity report.

Hunt Choice

Hunt Name

Hunt Notes

Tag Required to Apply

Must Purchase 2nd Tag if Drawn

Hunt Dates

Legal Elk

Unit/Area

Permits

2024 Apps/Avg Points

2700

Turnbull

D, H, L

Any elk tag

Yes

Dec. 16-31

Antlerless

Elk Area 1015

5

76/8

2701

Region 1

H, HC

EF, EA, EM

Yes

Aug. 1-Mar. 31

Antlerless

Region 1

20

60/5

2702

Region 2

H, HC

Any elk tag

Yes

Aug. 1-Mar. 31

Antlerless

Designated Areas in Region 2

10

39/5

2703

Region 3

H, HC

Any elk tag

Yes

Aug. 1-Mar. 31

Antlerless

Designated Areas in Region 3

20

131/8

2704

Rattlesnake Hills

C, D, H, HC

Any elk tag

Yes

Aug. 1-Mar. 31

Antlerless

Designated Areas in GMU 372

20

41/2

2705

Region 4 North

H, HC

Any elk tag

Yes

July 1-Mar. 31

Antlerless

Designated Areas in Whatcom and Skagit counties

5

74/5

2706

Region 4 South

H, HC

Any elk tag

Yes

July 1-Mar. 31

Antlerless

Designated Areas in King and Snohomish counties

10

59/5

2707

Region 5

H, HC

Any elk tag

Yes

Aug. 1-Mar. 31

Antlerless

Designated areas in Region 5

30

74/3

2708

Long Beach

C, D, E, H

Any elk tag

Yes

July 1-Mar. 31

Antlerless

GMU 684

5

17/1

2709

Region 6

H, HC

WF, WA, WM

Yes

July 1-Mar. 31

Antlerless

Designated Areas in Region 6

20

53/2

2710

Region 5 Northwest-Hoof Disease

HD

Any elk tag

Yes

Dec. 1-Feb. 28

Antlerless

GMUs 501, 503, 504, 505, 506, 520, 524, (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066), 530, 550

15**

71/2

2711

Region 5 Southeast-Hoof Disease

HD

Any elk tag

Yes

Dec. 1-Feb. 28

Antlerless

GMUs 382, 388, 554, 560, 564, 568, 572, 574, 578

10**

58/2

2712

JBH Hoof Disease Antlerless

H, HC, MZ, HD

Any elk tag

Yes

Nov. 1-Dec. 31

Antlerless

Elk Area 5090

5**

32/3

2713

Region 6 Willapa Hills-Hoof Disease

HD

Any elk tag

Yes

Dec. 1-Feb. 28

Antlerless

GMUs 658, 660, 663, 672, 673, 681

15**

69/2