WA Mule Deer Unit 246 — Slide Ridge

WA 246 – Slide Ridge. Terrain & Access Slide Ridge spans from 1,099 to 8,550 feet, offering diverse habitat across a wide elevation gradient. Nearly 100% of the unit sits on public land—exceptional access for self-guided hunting. The terrain transitions from lower forested valleys to alpine slopes, with varied cover suitable for mule deer throughout the unit. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping this unit hold a respectable history of trophy-class mule deer records spanning multiple decades. Most record-book entries cluster in the pre-2000 era; recent entries are fewer but still occur. The trophy pedigree suggests the unit..