Washington · Sherman
Washington GMU 101 — Deer Hunting
Free hunting map and unit guide for Washington GMU 101 in the Sherman region.
Why hunters search for GMU 101
- •Northeast Washington deer and elk unit in the 100 series
- •General archery elk (any elk) and general modern firearm elk (any bull) seasons
- •Whitetail antlerless permits offered in this unit
- •Colville National Forest country: big timber, lots of public ground
Draw odds & tags
Mostly general-season opportunity with limited antlerless permits. Check WDFW current season dates, and note the 100-series CWD carcass transport rules before you hunt.
Draw odds change yearly — check the Washington wildlife agency for current statistics before applying.
How to e-scout GMU 101
Open Washington GMU 101 on the HuntTrack map and work it in layers. Start with public vs. private land so every glassing knob and stalk route you mark is on ground you can actually hunt, then add land cover to find habitat edges — timber meeting meadow, shrubland meeting ag — where deer feed at first and last light.
For mule deer, migration corridor and winter range data show where deer travel and yard up; pair that with land cover to find the bitterbrush and mountain mahogany slopes bucks favor. Wetlands and stream layers mark water in dry country. Drop pins on every candidate spot — they sync when you sign in, and they export as GPX for your GPS.
When to hunt GMU 101
Archery seasons typically run late August through September. Rifle seasons generally fall in October, and the November rut — when mature bucks move in daylight — is the highest-odds window in most western states. Exact dates, weapon restrictions, and antler-point rules are set by Washington each year, so confirm them with the state wildlife agency before you apply or hunt.
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