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WA Mule Deer Unit 654 — Mashel

Total Acres
208,184
Public Land
23%
Wilderness
2%
Elevation
370–5,515 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Sp-1329Oct 15, 2026Oct 29, 2026
2026Archery — Archery LateNov 26, 2026Dec 31, 2026
2026Archery — Archery EarlySep 1, 2026Sep 26, 2026
2026Muzzleloader — Sp-1351Sep 27, 2026Oct 5, 2026
2026Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader LateNov 26, 2026Dec 15, 2026
2026Rifle — Rifle LateNov 13, 2026Nov 16, 2026
2026RifleOct 11, 2026Oct 31, 2026
2026Rifle — Sp-1071Nov 1, 2026Nov 12, 2026
2026Rifle — Sp-1642Oct 11, 2026Oct 31, 2026
2026Rifle — Sp-1561Oct 4, 2026Oct 31, 2026
2026Rifle — Sp-1318Oct 11, 2026Oct 31, 2026
2026Rifle — Sp-1738Oct 11, 2026Oct 31, 2026

AI Scout Analysis

# WA 654 – Mashel: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 654 spans low to high elevation (370–5,515 ft) across 208,000+ acres but only 23% public land. The western Washington location means dense timber, brush, and significant private industrial forestry. Access is limited; much huntable ground requires navigating private timber company land or hiking from public boundaries. This is a challenging unit for DIY hunters without landowner access. ## Herd & Population No wildlife survey data is...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Archery1832916.0%
2022Rifle80013617.0%
2022Muzzleloader651320.0%
2022Special Permit9