WA Mule Deer Unit 520 — Winston

WA 520 – Winston: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WA 520 spans 191,000 acres across dramatic elevation—from 46 ft in river bottoms to 5,394 ft at ridgetop—giving the unit diverse habitat from low-country brushland to high-elevation forest. However, public land comprises only 15% of the unit, meaning most huntable ground is private. Access is the defining constraint here. Hunters must either secure landowner permission or rely heavily on the limited public acreage. The elevation range supports mule deer across multiple zones, but the low public-land percentage makes this a permission-dependent hunt for most applicants. Hunt Character WA..