WA Mule Deer Unit 248 — Big Bend

WA 248 — Big Bend: Terrain & Hunt Character Terrain & Access WA 248 spans 330,000+ acres across elevation from near 1,000 feet to over 2,700 feet, offering varied terrain from lower-elevation shrub and grassland to higher mixed forest. Public land comprises roughly 22% of the unit—a minority holding that requires hunters to research access carefully. Much of the remaining acreage is private, making a detailed map and pre-season scouting essential for nonresidents planning a DIY hunt. The elevation range supports both lower-country and high-country habitat types. Lower basins may be drier and more open; higher elevations transition into..