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WashingtonMule Deer

WA Mule Deer Unit 231 — Gardner

Total Acres
161,324
Public Land
90%
Wilderness
22%
Elevation
1,591–8,936 ft

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WA 231 — Gardner. Terrain & Access Gardner spans 1,591 to 8,936 feet, providing varied elevation from lower foothill terrain to high alpine country. Nearly 90% public land offers excellent access for self-guided hunters, with 22% designated wilderness adding rugged terrain suitable for hunters willing to hike deeper into the unit. The elevation range supports diverse habitat across the entire unit, from transitional zone to subalpine forest. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping this unit hold a strong historical record of mule deer production, with entries spanning from the 1930s through the 2010s. Record production was concentrated before..

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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 →

Rifle

1027
ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2020 draw)
1 pts → 0.03%5 pts → 3.1%19 pts → 10.7%24 pts → 16.5%

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Rifle

1209
ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2020 draw)
1 pts → 0.05%3 pts → 1.2%18 pts → 13.6%20 pts → 16.5%

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
2024Archery42921.0%
2024Rifle5567513.0%
2024Muzzleloader21210.0%
2024Special Permit15
2023Archery381026.0%
2023Rifle5005210.0%
2023Muzzleloader28518.0%
2023Special Permit13
2022Archery461839.0%
2022Rifle510479.0%
2022Muzzleloader28414.0%
2022Special Permit14

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Archery EarlySep 1, 2026Sep 26, 2026
2026Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader EarlySep 27, 2026Oct 5, 2026
2026Muzzleloader — SP-1747Sep 28, 2026Oct 6, 2026
2026Rifle — SP-1027Nov 1, 2026Nov 20, 2026
2026Rifle — SP-1209Nov 1, 2026Nov 20, 2026
2026Rifle — SP-1423Oct 11, 2026Oct 21, 2026
2026Rifle — SP-1516Oct 11, 2026Oct 21, 2026
2026Rifle — SP-1616Oct 11, 2026Oct 21, 2026
2026Rifle — SP-1716Oct 11, 2026Oct 21, 2026
2026RifleOct 11, 2026Oct 21, 2026

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
21
Avg Score
199.8
Top Score
249
Recent (5yr)
0

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