WA Mule Deer Unit 618 — Matheny

WA 618 – Matheny: Tactical Overview. Terrain & Access WA 618 spans 62,815 acres with dramatic elevation variation—from 105 feet in lower valleys to 3,683 feet at high ridges. This vertical range creates distinct habitat layers: transition zones near valley floors, mid-elevation mixed forest, and alpine or open high country. Nearly all land (99%) is publicly accessible, eliminating private-land permission bottlenecks that plague many western units. The bulk of the unit is managed forest with trail networks and road access typical of Pacific Northwest National Forest terrain. Lower elevations provide easier foot traffic; higher country rewards the willing..