WA Elk Unit 346 — Little Naches

# WA 346 – Little Naches: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Elevation spans 2,100–7,000 ft across 152,000 acres with 97% public land—excellent access for DIY hunters. The 24% wilderness component offers alpine and subalpine terrain; lower elevations feature mixed forest. This is a highly huntable unit with minimal access restrictions. ## Herd Quality & Population No population survey data is available for this unit. Harvest success has been modest: 2024 rifle success was 6% (86 of 1,371 hunters); 2024 archery was similarly tight at 6% (3 of 51 hunters). 2023 rifle success dropped to 4%, suggesting either tighter elk...