OR Elk Unit SCAPPOOSE — Scappoose

OR SCAPPOOSE — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Scappoose spans nearly 480,000 acres across low to mid-elevation terrain (0–2,268 ft), but only 11% is public land. The bulk of huntable country is privately owned or restricted, making access the primary constraint. Hunters relying on public-land routes will face significant pressure competing for limited open ground. Success depends on scouting relationships, familiarity with block-access parcels, or willingness to negotiate private-land permission. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a poor bull-to-cow ratio of 12:100—well below sustainable breeding composition. This indicates heavy harvest pressure and a herd skewed toward cows..