WA Mule Deer Unit 284 — Ritzville

# WA 284 Ritzville — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Hunting Character Unit 284 spans 1,021–2,118 ft elevation across ~1.06 million acres in central Washington's transitional foothill country. Only 6% public land severely limits DIY hunting opportunity; most productive ground is private timber and agricultural land. Access constraints make this unit best suited for hunters with landowner permission or special permits. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy data is sparse—only one record-book entry...