Can someone tell me where this "Desert" unit 290 is?

[Karl Blanchard]

I drive the unit twice daily, and have been on 6-7 hunts with other tag holders. Exceptional will be difficult, (depending on your definition), but not impossible. There are a lot of people who will tell you 170" is about max, but that is not the case. 180+ deer don't just hang out in plain view, even when they are rutting.

This is my first post on HW, but I will help out with anything you want help with.

Colbasin, I'd love to pick your brain a bit. I'll send you my number

To answer your question, exceptional to me is 190"+. I've got a handful in the 80's and endlessly trying to drum up better.  I have a ton of time to dedicate to the tag and as I stated earlier, have no problem eating the tag if that's what it takes 

[teanawayslayer]

Good luck man! The toads are there! If anyone can find one it’ll be you!

[Karl Blanchard]

A friend of mine has been living in that unit, depending how the season rolls out il be rolling through and could spend a day or two spotting

very much appreciate the offer buddy! I'll keep you in the loop

[jstone]

Good Luck
Always wondering what it would be like in the heat of September

[Karl Blanchard]

Good Luck
Always wondering what it would be like in the heat of September

unfun 

[dvolmer]

Getter-Done!!!  I can’t wait to see how this all shakes out!  Congrats Karl. I’ll be waiting for this story come September.

[kentrek]

A friend of mine has been living in that unit, depending how the season rolls out il be rolling through and could spend a day or two spotting

very much appreciate the offer buddy! I'll keep you in the loop

 

[LDennis24]

This just proves that the drawing system is rigged! How did you get this tag! Who did you pay off!?

Here's something to get you motivated. From over a decade ago.

https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=124997.0

[hunterednate]

Wow, I am pumped for you! Best of luck and can't wait to hear how this goes.

[yakimanoob]

You had me going with that title 

Congrats and good luck! Can't wait to see photos of the huge buck you take.

[ELKBURGER]

Congrats Karl, keep us posted with some scouting reports!

[OltHunter]

Following. Always wondered how the early desert tag was! Congrats and have a great hunt! I've been there a few times, make sure to mark the game reserves on your OnX. I couldn't find the maps on the WDFW, but a lot of people aren't aware of them until they hike/come across them.

[Rainier10]

Congrats man. Looking forward to following along.

[Wingin it]

It’s not the unit it used to be (what is) but there are some toads living in there! Best of luck man, I hope you hit your goal!

[Boss .300 winmag]

Desert unit, there’s no desert unit in Washington, you must be confusing Arizona with Washington.🤣



Lots of pics will be cool to see.👍