WA Mule Deer Unit 243 — Manson

WA 243 — Manson. Terrain & Access WA 243 spans 708 to 8,617 feet—a dramatic range from valley floor to alpine—across 227,512 acres in the North Cascades region. Public land comprises 72% of the unit, offering solid access for self-guided hunters. Wilderness comprises 25% of the unit; nonresidents can hunt this terrain without a guide (Washington has no outfitter requirement for wilderness, unlike Wyoming). The elevation diversity means varied habitat types: lower drainages with mixed forest transition to high country suitable for late-season pursuits as conditions permit. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping WA 243 hold a modest..