WA Mule Deer Unit 681 — Bear River

WA 681 — Bear River. Terrain & Access Bear River spans approximately 87,500 acres across low elevation (0–1,693 ft), making it one of Washington's more accessible units geographically. However, only 7% of the unit sits on public land—a severe constraint for unguided hunters. The remaining 93% is private timber, agricultural, or developed land. Public-land access is limited to scattered parcels, primarily managed forest service or state lands that require careful route-planning and often involve hiking from road gates. The low elevation supports lowland forest and riparian habitat typical of Washington's lower-elevation zones, though the heavy private-land dominance means..