Best Washington Mule deer Units (2026)
These are the top Washington mule deer units by hunter success rate, drawn from real harvest reports across 143 units (the state average is about 21%). Only units with a meaningful sample are ranked, so a unit that went two-for-two doesn't outrank a proven producer.
Harvest figures are the most recent reported season and vary year to year — confirm current regulations with the state wildlife agency before applying.
| # | Unit | Success rate | Latest harvest | Yrs tracked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 415 Blakely | 72% | 15 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 2 | 412 Shaw | 56% | 18 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 3 | 422 Vashon - Maury | 54% | 90 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 4 | 607 Sol Duc | 46% | 50 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 5 | 410 Islands | 46% | 46 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 6 | 178 Peola | 43% | 225 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 7 | 419 Guemes | 43% | 16 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 8 | 420 Whidbey | 39% | 267 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 9 | 684 Long Beach | 39% | 29 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 10 | 284 Ritzville | 37% | 400 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 11 | 413 San Juan | 36% | 49 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 12 | 504 Stella | 35% | 86 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 13 | 627 Kitsap | 34% | 321 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 14 | 667 Skookumchuck | 32% | 745 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 15 | 564 Battle Ground | 32% | 561 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 16 | 612 Goodman | 32% | 56 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 17 | 414 Lopez | 32% | 52 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 18 | 411 Orcas | 32% | 39 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 19 | 145 Mayview | 31% | 239 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 20 | 642 Copalis | 31% | 63 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 21 | 655 Anderson Island | 31% | 18 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 22 | 568 Washougal | 30% | 595 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 23 | 105 Kelly Hill | 30% | 267 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 24 | 181 Couse | 30% | 196 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
| 25 | 672 Fall River | 29% | 338 · 2024 | 1 | Details → |
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