WA Mule Deer Unit 239 — Chiliwist

WA 239 – Chiliwist: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Chiliwist spans from low-elevation riparian zones (781 ft) to subalpine ridges (5,014 ft), offering hunters a vertical band of habitat across mixed forest and transitional terrain. Slightly over half the unit is public land, requiring strategic route-finding to access core hunting areas—expect a mix of national forest travel and judicious use of private corridors. The elevation range supports both lower-country and alpine habitat types, with access improving the higher you climb away from developed valleys. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping WA 239 hold a strong record of trophy-class..