WA Mule Deer Unit 290 — Desert

WA 290 — Desert. Terrain & Access WA 290 spans low elevation sagebrush and shrub-steppe country between 961 and 1,377 feet. Public land comprises 19% of the unit—a significant constraint. Most huntable terrain is private, with scattered public parcels on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and state lands. Access to public ground requires research and often involves walking from road gates or negotiating permission on adjoining private ground. The low elevation and open character keep the unit accessible even in poor weather, but limited public acreage concentrates pressure on available terrain. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping WA..