WA Mule Deer Unit 136 — Harrington

WA 136 – Harrington: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WA 136 spans 1.0 million acres across a 1,300–2,800 ft elevation band, but only 11% is public land. This severe access constraint means most huntable terrain is privately owned—primarily timber company holdings and ranch land. Public parcels are scattered and often accessible only by hiking from road gates. The moderate elevation range supports mixed forest and lower-country habitat, but access bottlenecks dominate the hunt experience. Nonresident DIY hunters will face significant permission challenges; local familiarity or pre-arranged access is essential. Trophy Potential Record-book entries from Lincoln County (96%..