OR Bighorn Sheep Unit 543C — W Deschutes Rvr

OR 543C — W Deschutes River. Terrain & Access OR 543C spans dramatic elevation — from 162 feet along the river corridor to 3,130 feet in the higher country — creating diverse terrain across its 46,000-acre footprint. Roughly 39% of the unit sits on public land, which shapes hunting strategy; the remainder is private holdings. The broad elevation range supports varied habitat types, from lower-elevation riparian zones to mid and high-elevation terrain suitable for bighorn sheep country. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping this unit hold a strong history of bighorn sheep production. Record-book entries from the area..