Quick Tips
- Look into timber company access
- Spend time researching and calling private landowners early to gain private land access
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 120"-140" | 150"+ |
| Whitetail Deer | 110"-130" | 140"+ |
| Elk | 260"-290" | 290"+ |
On The Ground
Mica Peak summits at 5,209-ft above sea level and is the southernmost peak in the Selkirk Range, separating the Palouse from the Spokane Valley. This small portion is the most heavily forested and rugged in the unit, comprised of Spokane County Parks, various timber companies and small private parcels. At 3,432-ft, Big Rock separates the sprawling Spokane Valley on the northern edge to the vast open agricultural land which dominates the lower three-quarters of the unit. The largest portion of this unit represents deer habitat with large rolling hills, cut down the center by Hangman Creek and Rock Creek, cuts, coulees and benches. If this ground is relatively flat, chances are it has been plowed into various ag crop lands and/or grazed with sheep or cattle. Elevations run between 3,000-ft to 2,400-ft consistently.
Wolves have been reported on Mica Peak.
Terrain
The forested area along the Idaho border is the most rugged portion and tapers off quickly to the west and south to large sections of farm and ranch land divided by a couple main creeks. The most northern portion is the Spokane Valley, which is urbanized for the most part.
Roughly 512 square miles
2% public land
Elevations range from 1,900– 5,200 feet
Vegetation
Small patches of ponderosa pine, fir and aspen on the eastern edge and around the Big Rock quickly giving way to ag land. Deer cover is comprised of what is not farmable along cuts, coulees and brush choked creeks. The main crops in the unit include timber, lentils, cherries and a variety of grains.
Access
Access throughout most of the unit is tough. Private lands typically offer the best success rates. You will want to secure your access before hunting; it is best to secure private land access as early as possible.
Hunter success depends heavily on the work the hunter is willing to put in to obtain access to private property
There are over 100 timber companies enrolled in WDFW’s private land hunting programs in District 2
Camping and Lodging
There are limited camping options in the unit. Most B&B and hotel options are located on the northern edge of the unit in the Spokane Valley. There are also a few very small towns in the southern region.
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