WA Mule Deer Unit 284 — Ritzville

WA 284 – Ritzville: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WA 284 spans rolling terrain between 1,021 and 2,118 feet, typical of eastern Washington's transition country. With only 6% public land, this unit presents a significant access challenge. The vast majority of huntable ground is private, requiring either landowner permission or payment for commercial access—a reality that severely constrains DIY hunting opportunity. Those who can secure private-land agreements will find moderate elevation variation suitable for foot-based stalking, but public-land hunters will be confined to a small footprint and will compete for access on popular walking routes from gated boundaries..