Oregon Mule Deer

[pdxmarksman]

Looking to hunt mule deer in Oregon I know the SE portion of the state is best. Did anyone have any luck or have tired?

 

[kota]

Oregon is managed for maximum hunter opportunity, so getting a tag is the easiest part. The rest of the experience is pretty disheartening. What exactly are you looking for or do you have a specific question?

 

[Gear-Reviewer]

I wouldn’t say SE portion is best. It has some of the lowest deer numbers/deer density in the state.

 

[Jaden Bales]

This link can help you get a bigger picture view of herds, how heavily hunted they are with buck ratios, and the like.

Big game population survey data | Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife

See the latest and historic data on big game population surveys from 2012 to present.

myodfw.com

PM me if you'd like to chat more.

 

[InDeep]

Silveis is the #1 unit for deer numbers . Good luck

 

[Oregon]

Buy points. Spend time scouting. Decide where you want to hunt, apply. Hunt.
I'd guarantee that every single mule deer unit with good public land can produce a decent buck. Oregon mule deer are depressed. Very depressed. But, not extinct.

 

[WhelenAway]

tag

 

[Mykolaivka887]

I wouldn’t say SE portion is best. It has some of the lowest deer numbers/deer density in the state.

A 260" buck came out of northeastern Oregon last year.

 

[Gear-Reviewer]

A 260" buck came out of northeastern Oregon last year.

Yes sir 2 years ago. 259in on a governor tag. Biggest buck in 60 years. Not common.

 

[Mykolaivka887]

Yes sir 2 years ago. 259in on a governor tag. Biggest buck in 60 years. Not common.

Was it 2021? Man, years have turned into just days, it seems. It's hell being old ....

 

[Gear-Reviewer]

Was it 2021? Man, years have turned into just days, it seems. It's hell being old ....

I totally understand. Aging sucks lol

 

[nphunter]

Yes your highest odds of seeing and killing a mature deer are in the far SE corner, specifically in the TC mountains. Start scouting now and in 20 years when you have enough points to draw a TC tag you should have a pretty good idea of where to find a good buck!!

 

[Hippie Steve]

There are many areas in the Eastern half of the state that produce big mule deer. It depends on what you're looking for. 140" 150"+ buck or are you chasing booners?