Game Species

Elk

WILDLIFE HEALTH
	Elk Hoof Rot / Deformation Reporting Sporadic reports of lame elk or elk with overgrown or missing hooves have been received in southwest Washington since the mid 1990’s. Reports of this “hoof disease” have been increasing and hunters have regularly seen and sometimes harvested an elk with this condition. Learn more >> • Submit an Elk Hoof Rot / Deformation Report

ELK HERD MANAGEMENT
	Colockum Elk Herd Study: 2008-2012 Powerpoint presentation of the preliminary results from the Colockum Elk Study, that was presented at a public meeting in Ellensburg on January 7th. • Download the Colockum Elk Herd Study Presentation

REGULATIONS & SEASONS

• Big Game Hunting Seasons and Rules
• Official Hunting Hours
• Summary of General Hunting Season Dates

HUNTER REPORTING

• Report your harvest online
• Game Management Unit (GMU) Information and Search

SPECIAL HUNTS & RAFFLES

• See: Special Permits & Raffles

HUNTING PROSPECTS

• Hunting Prospects - Hunting Forecasts by District

EARTAGGED GAME

• Is Your Harvest Safe to Consume?

AGE DATA

• Tooth Age Lookup

GAME MANAGEMENT (Management Plans, Harvest Reports, etc.)

• See: Game Management
• WDFW Publications

WILDIFE HEALTH

• Elk Hoof Rot / Deformation
• Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)

OTHER INFORMATION

• Deer & Elk Damage Claims
• Living with Wildlife - Elk