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Unit 412 - Shaw

Last Updated: Sep 11, 2024
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Quick Tips

  • Know your shooting lanes
  • Tracking wounded deer is very unpopular on this tiny residential island
SpeciesGeneral SizeTrophy Potential
Columbian Blacktail Deer80"-100"100"+

On The Ground

Shaw is a smaller island tucked in between the larger surrounding island in the Salish Sea. This Island is predominately privately held with the University of Washington being a large landowner. There is some hunting opportunity within this small GMU, however, the style of hunt is certainly not for everyone. If you’re looking for best private land access, presentation is key, some folks don’t mind if a few pesky deer eating their garden are hunted.

Most of the resident citizens of the island enjoy the deer and may be hard to receive hunting permissions from.

Terrain

This is a small island just above sea level with a small population of deer. Thickly brushed and lots of very small single-family residential properties can be found throughout the unit. A GPS will help you know your hunting boundaries and useful for game retrieval as well.

  • Roughly 8 square miles

  • 1% public land

  • Elevations range from Sea Level – 300 feet

This island is largely covered in thick vegetation with small tracks of cleared land, a few hobby farms and, some pristine habitats that are critical to supporting wildlife populations. Tidal flats and marshland are common as elevations rise's just a few hundred feet above sea level. A significant amount of introduced non-native decorative trees, shrubs, and flowers can also be found on the island.

Access is all private land and best secured early.

  • Secure private land access early

  • Use a GPS to know your private land boundaries not only for hunting but game retrieval also

Unless you know someone who lives on the island, you will need to take the ferry or private boat daily.

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