WA Mule Deer Unit 117 — 49 Degrees North

WA 117 — 49 Degrees North: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WA 117 spans 1,562 to 6,839 feet across rugged northeastern Washington terrain. At 44% public land, access is moderate—enough to find huntable ground, but private timber and checkerboard ownership limit flexibility. The elevation range supports both transition forest at lower elevations and alpine habitat at the peaks, creating varied hunting opportunities across the unit's 610,000+ acres. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping WA 117 (Pend Oreille and Stevens) hold a strong historical trophy record for mule deer, with entries dating back to the 1930s. Peak production occurred..