WA Mule Deer Unit 130 — Cheney

WA 130 – Cheney: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WA 130 spans 601,000 acres across eastern Washington's rolling terrain, from 1,364 to 3,050 feet elevation. Public land comprises only 10% of the unit—a significant constraint for DIY hunters. The bulk of huntable ground is private, predominantly timber company and agricultural holdings. Access requires either landowner permission or paying fees for commercial hunt corridors. Elevation variation supports both lower-country whitetail habitat and higher mixed forest zones, but fragmented ownership limits mobility and opportunity for unguided public-land-only hunters. Hunt Character This unit suits hunters with established access (landowner relationships..