Washington Unit 667 Mule Deer Hunting Guide

Washington Unit 667 sits in the eastern part of the state and represents one of the more heavily hunted mule deer units in Washington's general-season framework. For hunters researching this unit, the numbers tell a clear story: this is a general-season unit with consistent hunter participation, moderate success rates, and a land base that is overwhelmingly private. Covering 392,604 acres with elevations ranging from 159 to 4,323 feet, Unit 667 offers a mix of lower-elevation terrain that tends to draw heavy hunting pressure during the general mule deer season.

Unlike many limited-entry mule deer units in the West, Unit 667 is not a draw-only proposition. Washington runs general-season mule deer hunts here, meaning hunters don't need to beat long odds just to get boots on the ground chasing antlered deer. There are also limited-quota draw hunts available in this unit, though the sex composition of those draw tags is not specified in the available data. For most hunters, the general season is the primary access point into this unit's mule deer population.

HuntPilot Analysis: Is Unit 667 Worth Applying For?

The honest answer depends heavily on what a hunter is looking for. If the goal is opportunity — getting a tag in hand without competing in a lottery — Unit 667 delivers. Harvest data compiled by HuntPilot shows this unit consistently draws over 1,800 hunters per year, with 2,061 hunters afield in 2025 alone. Success rates have hovered in a respectable range for a general-season unit: 36% in 2025, 40% in 2024, 37% in 2023, 32% in 2022, and 31% in 2021. That's a five-year average solidly in the low-to-mid 30s, trending upward over the most recent three seasons.

That said, hunters need to go in with realistic expectations on two fronts: land access and trophy potential. Public land makes up only 14% of this unit's 392,604 acres, which means the vast majority of the ground here is privately held. That's a critical factor for anyone planning a DIY hunt — finding huntable public ground will require real legwork, careful mapping, and likely some negotiation for private access in certain pockets. This is not a unit where hunters can simply pick a point on public land and expect wide-open opportunity.

On trophy potential, the counties overlapping Unit 667 have a limited history of producing record-book mule deer. This doesn't mean mature bucks don't exist here, but hunters shouldn't plan a trip around trophy expectations. This unit is better framed as an opportunity and experience hunt — a place to fill a tag and spend time in the field — rather than a destination for chasing a wall-hanger.

For a general-season hunter who values accessibility over trophy odds, Unit 667 is worth considering, especially given the consistent success rates. For a hunter whose primary goal is a big, mature buck, the data suggests looking elsewhere or tempering expectations significantly.

Harvest Success Rates

Harvest numbers for Unit 667 over the past five years show a unit with stable participation and gradually improving success:

• 2025: 2,061 hunters, 739 harvested, 36% success
• 2024: 1,933 hunters, 767 harvested, 40% success
• 2023: 1,905 hunters, 696 harvested, 37% success
• 2022: 1,802 hunters, 570 harvested, 32% success
• 2021: 2,032 hunters, 628 harvested, 31% success

The trend line here is worth noting. Success climbed from 31% in 2021 to 40% in 2024 before settling back to 36% in 2025. Hunter numbers have also crept upward, from 1,802 in 2022 to over 2,000 in both 2021 and 2025. This tells hunters two things: the unit is popular enough to draw consistent pressure year after year, and despite that pressure, success rates haven't collapsed — in fact, they've trended favorably in three of the last four years. For a general-season mule deer unit with heavy reliance on private land, a success rate in the mid-30s to low-40s is a solid outcome and suggests hunters who do their scouting and secure access are finding deer.

Trophy Quality

Trophy data for Unit 667 is limited. The counties overlapping this unit have a limited history of producing record-book mule deer entries, and hunters should not expect this to be a unit known for exceptional antler quality. That doesn't rule out mature bucks being taken here — any unit with hundreds of hunters afield and a 30-40% success rate is putting legal, often respectable bucks on the ground every year. But the data simply doesn't support positioning Unit 667 as a trophy destination. Hunters chasing a genuine record-class buck are better served looking at units with a deeper documented trophy history. Those hunting Unit 667 should treat a mature, record-book-caliber buck as a pleasant surprise rather than the expectation.

It's also worth noting that general-season mule deer hunts in Washington commonly carry antler-point restrictions (minimum point requirements are standard across many general units in the state). Antler-point-restricted hunts are management-oriented by design — they're built to protect younger age classes, not to produce trophy bucks — and hunters should check the current regulations for Unit 667's specific point minimums before heading afield.

Access & Terrain

Access is the defining challenge in Unit 667. With only 14% of the unit's 392,604 acres classified as public land, this unit falls well below the threshold where DIY hunters can expect to roam freely across accessible ground. The majority of this unit — roughly 86% — is privately held, which means successful hunters here typically either secure permission on private parcels, hunt the limited public pockets intensively, or combine both strategies.

Elevation in Unit 667 ranges from 159 feet up to 4,323 feet, a spread that covers lower-elevation valley and foothill terrain up through moderate mountain ground. There is no wilderness acreage in this unit (0%), so hunters won't encounter the access restrictions or horse-and-pack-in requirements that come with designated wilderness areas elsewhere in the West. This is generally road-accessible country by Washington standards, though the terrain mix likely includes both open, lower-elevation ground and steeper, timbered higher-elevation terrain where mule deer retreat under pressure.

Given the public land constraint, hunters planning a trip to Unit 667 should invest significant time in mapping exactly where the public parcels lie relative to private ground, and should not assume general public-land strategies that work in states with higher public land percentages will translate here. HuntPilot's mapping tools, including public land overlays, can help hunters identify the specific parcels worth scouting before the season opens. Given the scattered nature of public access in a unit like this, pre-season scouting — whether in person or through aerial imagery and mapping — is essential rather than optional.

How to Apply

Washington's mule deer hunting structure in Unit 667 includes both a general season and limited-quota draw hunts, which gives hunters two distinct paths depending on their goals and residency status.

General Season: Because Unit 667 offers general-season mule deer hunting for antlered and either-sex animals, resident and nonresident hunters alike can typically purchase a general tag over the counter without going through a draw, subject to Washington's license and tag structure. This is the most straightforward way into this unit and explains the consistently high hunter turnout seen in the harvest data.

Limited-Quota Draw Hunts: Unit 667 also has limited-quota draw hunts available. The specific sex restrictions and structure of these draw tags are not detailed in the available data, so hunters interested in this option should review the current hunt choices directly through Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's regulations or HuntPilot's unit page for the specifics on what these draw tags cover.

Residency Considerations: Washington's draw system does not use preference or bonus points in the way many other Western states do — applicants should verify current application structure directly with the state, as rules and point systems can differ from neighboring states.

Application dates, fees, and current draw structures change regularly. For up-to-date deadlines, costs, and application details for Unit 667 and the state of Washington generally, see HuntPilot's Washington state page at /states/wa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Unit 667 a draw unit or a general-season unit for mule deer? Unit 667 is primarily a general-season unit for mule deer, including antlered and either-sex animals. Hunters are not required to draw a tag to hunt general-season mule deer here. The unit also offers limited-quota draw hunts, though the sex composition of those specific draw tags isn't detailed in the available data — hunters interested in those options should check current regulations for specifics.

What is harvest success like in Unit 667? Success rates have ranged from 31% to 40% over the past five seasons (2021-2025), with the most recent two years (2024 and 2025) posting 40% and 36% respectively. Hunter participation has remained strong throughout, generally between 1,800 and 2,060 hunters annually, suggesting the unit holds up well under consistent pressure.

What is the terrain like in Unit 667, and is it good for public land hunting? Elevation in the unit spans from 159 to 4,323 feet, covering lower valley ground up through moderate mountain terrain, with no wilderness acreage. However, only 14% of the unit's 392,604 acres is public land, meaning the large majority of the ground is privately owned. This is not a unit where DIY hunters can expect broad public access — careful mapping and likely private-land arrangements are necessary for consistent success.

How big are the mule deer in Unit 667? Trophy data for the counties overlapping this unit shows a limited history of record-book mule deer entries. Hunters should not plan this as a trophy destination; it's better suited to hunters prioritizing general opportunity and fieldtime over chasing an exceptional buck.

Is Unit 667 worth applying for? For hunters seeking accessible, general-season mule deer hunting with a reasonable chance of success — supported by a 30-40% harvest success rate over the last five years — Unit 667 is a reasonable option, particularly for hunters willing to do the legwork on private-land access given the low 14% public land figure. For hunters specifically chasing trophy-class bucks, the limited trophy history here suggests other units may be a better fit.