WA Mule Deer Unit 231 — Gardner
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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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Rifle
1027Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.
Rifle
1209Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2020 draw.
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Archery | 42 | 9 | 21.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 556 | 75 | 13.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 21 | 2 | 10.0% |
| 2024 | Special Permit | — | 15 | — |
| 2023 | Archery | 38 | 10 | 26.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 500 | 52 | 10.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 28 | 5 | 18.0% |
| 2023 | Special Permit | — | 13 | — |
| 2022 | Archery | 46 | 18 | 39.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 510 | 47 | 9.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 28 | 4 | 14.0% |
| 2022 | Special Permit | — | 14 | — |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Archery Early | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 26, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader Early | Sep 27, 2026 — Oct 5, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — SP-1747 | Sep 28, 2026 — Oct 6, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — SP-1027 | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — SP-1209 | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — SP-1423 | Oct 11, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — SP-1516 | Oct 11, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — SP-1616 | Oct 11, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — SP-1716 | Oct 11, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle | Oct 11, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
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