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WashingtonMule Deer

WA Mule Deer Unit 166 — Tucannon

Total Acres
84,920
Public Land
97%
Wilderness
15%
Elevation
1,857–6,363 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness
24° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
36° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±10° variability
Vertical Relief
4,506 ft relief
Altitude
6,363 ft max
Remoteness
15% wilderness

Strenuous terrain — steep, sustained slopes and over 4,506 ft of vertical relief.

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WA 166 – Tucannon: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WA 166 spans 1,857–6,363 ft of elevation across 84,920 acres in southeastern Washington, with nearly all land (97%) in public ownership. The unit's 15% wilderness designation provides alpine and backcountry terrain for hunters willing to hike; the remaining landscape is accessible national forest with road networks. This mix of motorized and foot access gives both day-hunt and backpack hunters flexibility. Hunt Character This unit suits mule deer and white-tailed deer hunters seeking accessible public-land opportunity with minimal private-property barriers. The high public-land percentage and moderate wilderness coverage mean..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2020)

Actual results from the 2020 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Muzzleloader

1087
ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2020 draw)
1 pts → 2.7%2 pts → 10.3%7 pts → 73.7%9 pts → 89.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.

Muzzleloader

1235
ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2020 draw)
1 pts → 0.44%4 pts → 6.8%12 pts → 47.1%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.

Rifle

1019
ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2020 draw)
1 pts → 0.04%11 pts → 4.6%12 pts → 5.5%14 pts → 7.4%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.

Rifle

1201
ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2020 draw)
1 pts → 0.20%2 pts → 0.79%11 pts → 38.2%16 pts → 39.9%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Archery2528.0%
2024Rifle3406419.0%
2024Muzzleloader
2024Special Permit6
2023Archery5148.0%
2023Rifle364329.0%
2023Muzzleloader
2023Special Permit8
2022Archery6000.0%
2022Rifle351237.0%
2022Muzzleloader
2022Special Permit3

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Archery EarlySep 1, 2026Sep 26, 2026
2026Muzzleloader — SP-1087Nov 20, 2026Dec 8, 2026
2026Muzzleloader — SP-1235Sep 27, 2026Oct 5, 2026
2026RifleOct 11, 2026Oct 21, 2026
2026Rifle — SP-1201Nov 8, 2026Nov 19, 2026
2026Rifle — SP-1508Oct 11, 2026Oct 21, 2026
2026Rifle — SP-1019Nov 20, 2026Nov 24, 2026

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
1
Avg Score
161.2
Top Score
161.2
Recent (5yr)
0

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