WA Mule Deer Unit 516 — Packwood

WA 516 – Packwood. Terrain & Access Packwood spans 343,869 acres with exceptional public-land access—93% of the unit is public, eliminating the access-fee and permission barriers that plague much of western Washington. Elevation ranges from 776 to 7,468 feet, offering both lower river-bottom country and high alpine habitat. Roughly 18% of the unit is designated wilderness, which does not require a guide under Washington law and remains accessible to unguided hunters. This combination of vast public land and varied elevation makes Packwood a practical choice for independent hunters seeking flexibility and solitude away from the timber-company gauntlet common..