Hunting in Winthrop, Twisp - Methow Valley Wildlife Area, WA

The Methow Valley Wilderness is heavily populated with Mule Deer and also White and Black Tailed.  If you are considering Camping in the Mazama, Winthrop, Twisp or Carlton area the Pine Near RV Park and Campground is a great choice!  Centrally located in Winthrop - just one block above Main Street - walk downtown, have a couple beer, swap stories with other hunters and get back safely to your Camp!  We have Full Hook-up sites complete with running water, sewer, and your choice of 20/30/50 amp power. Free Wireless Internet, Hot Coin-Op Showers  and an on-site Laundromat. There is plenty of room for tenting, whether it's a one man pup tent or 12 man Outfitters Cabin Tent.  Camp with our Modern Conveniences and still cook on the fire!  Wood for sale here.  No hunting in town, of course.  Click here for reservations: http://www.pinenearpark.com/rates/

Check out the below information from http://wdfw.wa.gov.

The Methow Wildlife Area is 31,000 acres in seven units located in the Methow River watershed in the western half of Okanogan County. Acquisitions began in 1941 to relieve mule deer damage to local farmland by creating preferred habitat. Maintaining migration corridors and habitat for the Methow Valley’s migratory mule deer herds is the primary goal of most units, but other wildlife from songbirds to salmon also benefit. Many of the units border U.S. Forest Service (USFS) land. The wildlife area also provides access for wildlife viewing, hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, cross country skiing and other recreation.

How to Get Here

For driving directions and more information on this Wildlife Area's units, please click on the links below:

Big Buck Big Valley Early Winters Golden Doe Methow Rendezvous Texas Creek

Wildlife Area Map

Modern Firearm General Deer Seasons
Black-tailed Deer	Oct. 13-31	407, 418, 426, 448, 450, 454, 460, 466, 501–520, 506a, 524–556, 530ad, 560, 568, 572, 574, 601–633, 638–653, 658–673, 684	Any buck
		GMUs 410, 564a, Deer Areas 4013, 4926, 6014, and 6020	Any deer
		578	3 pt. min.
		437, 636, 654, 681	2 pt. min.
White-tailed Deer*	Oct. 13-26	101, 105, 108, 111, 113, 124	Any buck
		373	Any deer
		117, 121	4 pt. min.
	Oct. 13-21	203–284, 328, 330–368, 372	Any buck
		127–154, 162–186	3 pt. min.
		379d, 381	Any deer
Mule Deer*	Oct. 13-26	373d, 382, 388	3 pt. min.
	Oct. 13-21	101–154, 162–186, 203–284, 328, 330–368, 372, 379d, 381	3 pt. min.
Late Modern Firearm General Deer Seasons
Black-tailed Deer	Nov. 15-18	407, 454 , 466, 501–520, 506a, 524–560, 530ad, 568, 572, 601–633, 638–653, 658–673, 684 and 699d	Any buck
		636, 654, 681	2 pt. min.
		GMUs 410, 564a, Deer Areas 4013, 4926, 6014, 6020	Any deer
White-tailed Deer	Nov. 10-19	105, 108, 111, 113, 124	Any buck
		117, 121	4 pt. min.
Hunters 65 and Over, Disabled, or Youth Modern Firearm General Deer Seasons
White-tailed Deer	Oct. 18-21	101, 105, 108, 111, 113	Any deer
		117, 121	4 pt. min. or antlerless
	Oct. 13-26	124	Any deer
	Oct. 13-21	127–142, 145, 154, Deer Area 1010, and 172–178	3 pt. min. or antlerless
	Nov. 10-19	Deer Area 1050	Any deer
		Deer Areas 1060, 1070, and 1080	Anterless