WA Mule Deer Unit 501 — Lincoln
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Archery Early | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 26, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader Late | Nov 26, 2026 — Dec 15, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader Early | Sep 27, 2026 — Oct 5, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-1308 | Oct 11, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-1052 | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 12, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-1731 | Oct 11, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle | Oct 11, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Rifle Late | Nov 13, 2026 — Nov 16, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-1629 | Oct 11, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-1536 | Oct 11, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# WA 501 - Lincoln: Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** WA 501 spans a wide elevation range (43–2,487 ft) across 150,408 acres with only 25% public land—meaning 75% is private, requiring permission or special access. The dramatic elevation spread suggests diverse habitat from low-elevation river valleys to high ridges, but limited public acreage makes access a significant challenge for DIY hunters. **Herd Quality** Trophy record data is minimal and dated (single all-time entry from 1943 in...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 recent record available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Archery | 50 | 9 | 18.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 836 | 205 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 74 | 13 | 18.0% |
| 2022 | Special Permit | — | 11 | — |