WA Mule Deer Unit 346 — Little Naches

WA 346 – Little Naches: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Little Naches spans 2,121–6,939 feet across 152,236 acres with exceptional public-land access—97.4% public. The unit's 24% wilderness designation means a substantial portion of huntable terrain requires route-finding and backcountry navigation, though unguided hunting is legal. Elevation diversity supports both lower-country mule deer habitat and high alpine terrain, offering flexibility in hunting approach depending on seasonal conditions and deer movement patterns. Trophy Potential Record-book entries from overlapping counties show a trophy heritage, though recent production has moderated. Historical entries include some exceptional animals; recent entries (2013–2018) cluster in..