OR Elk Unit NORTHSIDE — Northside

# OR NORTHSIDE – Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access The Northside unit spans 714,000+ acres at elevations from 1,800–7,600 ft with 42% public land. This mid-elevation Oregon terrain offers mixed accessibility—some open ridges and meadows interspersed with timber, but significant private land checkerboarding will require careful planning or outfitter knowledge to navigate efficiently. ## Herd Quality Bull:cow ratios remain weak at 10:100 (2025) and 11:100 (2024)—well below the 20–25:100 threshold for quality trophy production. The herd is tracking slightly below management objectives. This translates to fewer mature bulls available and a lower likelihood of encountering record-book animals. ## Trophy...