WA Mule Deer Unit 658 — North River

WA 658 – North River. Terrain & Access North River spans 164,000 acres of low-elevation coastal and transitional forest, ranging from near sea level to about 1,250 feet. Public land comprises only 12% of the unit, making access a significant constraint for unguided hunters. The majority is private timber company holdings and private land, which typically require permission or fee access. Hikers can sometimes gain entry via gate approaches to public parcels, but these corridors see heavy pressure from foot traffic. Hunt Character This is a unit suited to hunters with established local connections, private-land access, or..