WA Mule Deer Unit 231 — Gardner
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Archery Early | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 26, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Sp-1747 | Sep 28, 2026 — Oct 6, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader Early | Sep 27, 2026 — Oct 5, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-1516 | Oct 11, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-1423 | Oct 11, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-1209 | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-1027 | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle | Oct 11, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-1716 | Oct 11, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-1616 | Oct 11, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# WA 231 – Gardner: Tactical Summary **Terrain & Access** WA 231 spans 1,600–8,900 ft elevation with 90% public land and 22% designated wilderness, offering excellent access for DIY hunters. High-elevation terrain mixed with lower drainages provides diverse hunting conditions across the unit's 161,000+ acres. **Herd Quality** No wildlife survey data (bull:doe ratios or population estimates) is available for this unit. Harvest success has been modest — rifle success ranged 10–13% in 2023–2024,...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Archery | 46 | 18 | 39.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 510 | 47 | 9.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 28 | 4 | 14.0% |
| 2022 | Special Permit | — | 14 | — |