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WashingtonMule Deer

WA Mule Deer Unit 242 — Alta

Total Acres
278,211
Public Land
88%
Wilderness
22%
Elevation
772–8,767 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Archery EarlySep 1, 2026Sep 26, 2026
2026Muzzleloader — Sp-1572Sep 28, 2026Oct 6, 2026
2026Muzzleloader — Sp-1088Nov 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026
2026Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader EarlySep 27, 2026Oct 5, 2026
2026Rifle — Sp-1719Oct 11, 2026Oct 21, 2026
2026Rifle — Sp-1029Nov 1, 2026Nov 20, 2026
2026RifleOct 11, 2026Oct 21, 2026
2026Rifle — Sp-1212Nov 1, 2026Nov 20, 2026
2026Rifle — Sp-1619Oct 11, 2026Oct 21, 2026
2026Rifle — Sp-1519Oct 11, 2026Oct 21, 2026
2026Rifle — Sp-1426Oct 11, 2026Oct 21, 2026

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
21
Avg Score
199.8
Top Score
249
Recent (5yr)
0

Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Archery641320.0%
2022Rifle86711513.0%
2022Muzzleloader51510.0%
2022Special Permit19