This blog post describes hunting seasons and harvest statistics for GMU 654 Mashel
Description of GMU 654 – Mashel
Counties: Pierce County
Beginning at the power transmission line at the Puyallup River Bridge on Orville Rd E; NE on the power line to the Carbon River; SE along the Carbon River to the west boundary of Mt. Rainier National Park; S on the Mt. Rainier National Park boundary to the Nisqually River; W down the Nisqually River to the mouth of the Mashel River; N up the Mashel River to the State Route (SR) 161 bridge (Eatonville-LaGrande Rd); N on SR 161 through Eatonville to Orville Rd E; N on Orville Rd E to the Puyallup River bridge and the point of beginning.
Hunting Prospects for District 11
If you haven’t discovered these district hunting prospects released each year, you are missing out! This is like insider information on the units you are most interested in from the district wildlife biologists.
Here’s the link to the 2022 District 11 biologist report on hunting prospects.
Deer Hunting Seasons in 2023 for GMU 654 – Mashel
| Weapon | Year | Timing | Detail | Season Dates | Legal Take |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Firearm | 2023 | General Season | Black-tailed Deer | Oct. 14-31 | Any buck |
| Modern Firearm | 2023 | Late General Season | Black-tailed Deer | Nov. 16-19 | Any buck |
| Archery | 2023 | Early Archery General Deer Seasons | Black-tailed Deer | Sept. 1-29 | Any deer |
| Archery | 2023 | Late Archery General Deer Seasons | Black-tailed Deer | Nov. 22-Dec. 31 | Any deer |
| Muzzleloader | 2023 | Late Muzzleloader General Deer Seasons | Black-tailed Deer | Nov. 22-Dec. 15 | Any deer |
Please refer to the official WDFW Deer hunting regulations here for the most accurate season information and all hunting regulations.
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Deer Hunting Harvest for GMU 654 by weapon type in the last 5 years
Elk Hunting Seasons in 2023 for GMU 654 – Mashel
| Weapon | Year | Timing | Detail | Season Dates | Legal Take |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Firearm | 2023 | Modern Firearm General Elk Season | Western Washington Modern Firearm | Nov. 4-15 | 3 pt. min. |
| Archery | 2023 | Early Archery General Elk Seasons | Western Archery | Sept. 9-21 | 3 pt. min. or antlerless |
| Muzzleloader | 2023 | Early Muzzleloader General Elk Seasons | Western Muzzleloader | Oct. 7-13 | 3 pt. min. or antlerless |
Please refer to the official WDFW Elk hunting regulations here for the most accurate season information and all hunting regulations
Elk Hunting Harvest for GMU 654 by weapon type in the last 5 years
Turkey Hunting Seasons in 2023 for GMU 654 – Mashel
| Year | Season | Dates | Legal Take |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Youth Only Spring Season | April 1-7, 2023 | The combined spring/youth spring season limit is three (3) birds. Only two (2) turkeys may be killed in Eastern Washington, except three (3) may be killed in Spokane county and only one (1) may be killed in Kittitas or Yakima counties. One (1) turkey may be killed per year in Western Washington outside of Klickitat County. Two (2) turkeys may be killed in Klickitat County. Male turkeys and turkeys with visible beards only |
| 2023 | Spring General Season | April 15 – May 31 | The combined spring/youth spring season limit is three (3) birds. Only two (2) turkeys may be killed in Eastern Washington, except three (3) may be killed in Spokane county and only one (1) may be killed in Kittitas or Yakima counties. One (1) turkey may be killed per year in Western Washington outside of Klickitat County. Two (2) turkeys may be killed in Klickitat County. Male turkeys and turkeys with visible beards only |
Please refer to the official WDFW Turkey hunting regulations here for the most accurate season information and all hunting regulations
