WA Mule Deer Unit 601 — Hoko

WA 601 – Hoko: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WA 601 spans roughly 84,000 acres across the Olympic Peninsula's coastal lowlands, ranging from sea level to just over 2,000 feet. Public land comprises only 12% of the unit—a significant constraint. The bulk of huntable ground is privately owned, dominated by timber-company land and scattered rural parcels. Access to public ground requires careful planning; much private timber requires either permission or paid access. Hiked access from road gates is possible but labor-intensive. Elevation is modest throughout, supporting dense coastal forest and brushy transition zones typical of western Washington's maritime..