Washington offers hunting opportunities for two species of elk - Rocky Mountain Elk and the Roosevelt Elk. Roosevelt elk are hunted on the western edge of the state with both over the counter and special permit hunting opportunities. This subspecies of elk generally have a larger body than their rocky mountain cousin, but the antlers generally grow much smaller. Roosevelt elk typically inhabit very thick and almost jungle-like country where glassing options will be very limited. This type of hunting can be very frustrating but the payoff can be great. Hunters generally find the best success with tree stands, still hunting timber patches, or glassing logging clear cuts during prime feeding hours.

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** Units listed below may not have a current hunt for this species. Units in this table are included if a significant part of the unit is found within the county.