OR Elk Unit MINAM — Minam

# OR Minam Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access The Minam unit spans 368,000 acres across a steep elevation gradient (2,500–9,800 ft) with 65% wilderness and 74% public land. Rugged, high-elevation terrain with mixed burned and intact forest patches. Moderate access via public roads; deep wilderness pockets require significant hiking and physical fitness. ## Herd Quality & Population Bull:cow ratios are critically low at 7–8:100 (2023–2025), well below the 25–30:100 needed for healthy trophy recruitment. The 2022 spike to 13:100 is flagged as unreliable (likely small survey artifact). Herd is **below average** for trophy potential and aging bulls into record-book...