Washington Unit 172 Elk: Draw Odds, Harvest & Access

Hardest draw in Unit 1722026 draw

2009

5 tags.

Hunt codes

Elk huntsin Unit 172

Whole-hunt draw results: applicants, tags and the share that drew.

Hunt code	What it is	Tags
2009	Any bull · eastern firearm · Oct 26–Nov 8Mountain View	5
2052	Any bull · eastern archery · Sep 7–Sep 24Mountain View	3
2075	Any bull · eastern muzzleloader · Sep 28–Oct 9Mountain View	2

Some hunt codes cover several units; the hunt page lists them all.

Harvest

How hunters didin Unit 172.

Harvest success by hunt, 2019–2025

% success

All hunters0–25%

2%

0%

11%

0%

25%

2019202020212022202320242025

45%+28–45%Under 28%

Before you apply

Tag fee: “Deer+elk+bear+cougar license $117.30 $1,076.40 $39.88 $55.20 77.32.450”
Tag fee: “Deer+elk license $103.50 $924.60 $35.19 $48.30 77.32.450”
Tag fee: “Elk license $60.72 $621.00 $20.64 $24.84 77.32.450”
Points: “The purchase of an application will result in one accrued point for the category purchased.”

Rules for 2026.

Season dates · 2026

2009EF · Eastern FirearmOct 26–Nov 8
2052EA · Eastern ArcherySep 7–Sep 24
2075EM · Eastern MuzzleloaderSep 28–Oct 9

Confirm in the regulations before you go.

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Unit 172 hunt pack

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Draw odds per hunt
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Washington Unit 172:elk draw odds & harvest

Elk huntsin Unit 172

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