OR Elk Unit FOSSIL — Fossil

OR Fossil – Tactical Overview. Terrain & Access OR Fossil spans 902,553 acres across a dramatic elevation range—from 1,292 ft in lower country to 5,896 ft at high elevation. Only 16.2% public land means the vast majority is private, making access the defining challenge of this unit. Hunters must identify and secure permission on private holdings or rely on the scattered public parcels available. The wide elevation gradient supports elk across multiple habitat bands, but fragmented ownership severely restricts practical hunting area. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys place the bull:cow ratio at 14:100—a poor composition indicating heavy..