WA Mule Deer Unit 516 — Packwood
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Archery Late | Nov 26, 2026 — Dec 15, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Archery — Archery Early | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 21, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader Early | Sep 27, 2026 — Oct 5, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-1541 | Oct 11, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle | Oct 11, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Sp-1057 | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 12, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Rifle Late | Nov 13, 2026 — Nov 16, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# WA 516 Packwood — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 516 spans 776 to 7,468 feet across the Cascade region with excellent public land access (93%), including 18% designated wilderness. This mix of mid-elevation forest and high alpine terrain provides diverse hunting habitat. Expect variable conditions from early-season forest hunting to late-season ridge work; plan for wet western Cascade weather and steep terrain typical of this drainage. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Archery | 95 | 4 | 4.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 458 | 45 | 10.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 19 | 2 | 11.0% |