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Unit Washakie (Washakie)

Utah Hunting Guide — Mule Deer

Washakie is a limited-entry mule deer unit in northern Utah, likely in Box Elder or Cache County, named after the historic Shoshone chief whose territory covered this part of the Great Basin. The unit covers sagebrush, oak-brush, and mountain foothill terrain that produces quality bucks under UDWR's limited-entry management. With a modest applicant pool of roughly 80-130 hunters and a small tag allocation, Washakie offers accessible draw odds for hunters building bonus points.

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Mule Deer Hunting in Unit Washakie

Washakie is a limited-entry mule deer unit in northern Utah, likely in Box Elder or Cache County, named after the historic Shoshone chief whose territory covered this part of the Great Basin. The unit covers sagebrush, oak-brush, and mountain foothill terrain that produces quality bucks under UDWR's limited-entry management. With a modest applicant pool of roughly 80-130 hunters and a small tag allocation, Washakie offers accessible draw odds for hunters building bonus points.

Where to Find Mule Deer on Washakie

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Mule Deer Success Rates

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Washakie limited-entry buck deer tags produce 55-70% success rates consistent with northern Utah foothill deer units. The small tag allocation maintains quality buck age structure with 4x4 and 5x5 bucks in the 155-175 inch range as realistic targets.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry1352.9% 4

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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With 80-130 applicants and a small tag count, Washakie is an accessible northern Utah limited-entry deer draw. Mid-point applicants (6-10 bonus points) draw in the random-weighted half regularly. Non-residents compete for 10% of tags. Expect a 5-9 year build timeline from zero points.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Washakie mule deer unit in Utah?
Washakie is a named limited-entry sub-unit in northern Utah. Confirm exact boundaries using the UDWR Hunt Boundary Interactive Map at dwrapps.utah.gov/huntboundary before hunting.
Is public land access good on Washakie?
The unit contains BLM acreage providing huntable public access. Private parcels are mixed in — verify land ownership using onX Hunt or the UDWR hunt planner before accessing any ground.
What buck quality should I expect on Washakie?
Washakie limited-entry management produces mature bucks in the 155-175 inch class consistently. The small annual tag allocation allows bucks to reach full age and antler maturity. A quality 4x4 or heavy 5-point buck is a realistic expectation for most tag holders.

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