OR Black Bear Unit CATHERINE CREEK — Catherine Creek

Catherine Creek — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Catherine Creek spans 2,539–8,661 ft elevation across 424,782 acres with only 25% public land. The wide elevation band supports both lower-country transitional forest and high-alpine habitat. With three-quarters of the unit in private ownership, hunting access is highly restricted. Successful hunters on this unit will need secured permission on private ground or must focus their efforts on the scattered public parcels—planning and on-the-ground reconnaissance well in advance are essential. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping Catherine Creek hold record-book entries—a sign the unit historically produces top-tier animals. However, record-book bears..