WA Mule Deer Unit 251 — Mission

WA 251 – Mission. Terrain & Access WA 251 spans from low-country sagebrush and riparian zones (569 ft) to high-elevation alpine and subalpine habitat (7,971 ft), offering diverse terrain across the Cascade crest. With 66% public land, hunters have solid access to national forest and BLM acreage, though private ownership is interspersed throughout. The elevation range supports both lower-country and high-country habitat, providing flexibility in hunting strategy based on seasonal movement and snow. Trophy Potential Chelan County, which overlaps this unit, holds a strong historical record of trophy-caliber mule deer. The most productive decade occurred before 2000,..