WA Mule Deer Unit 418 — Nooksack

# WA 418 – Nooksack: Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 418 spans dramatic elevation (60–10,771 ft) across the North Cascades, offering alpine ridges, forested drainages, and coastal lowlands. With 72% public land and 22% wilderness, access is reasonable for fit hunters willing to hike, though private timber companies control significant acreage west of the Cascades. Expect steep, brushy terrain typical of western Washington's mule deer country. **Herd Quality** Herd survey data is not...