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OregonMule Deer

OR Mule Deer Unit APPLEGATE — Applegate

Total Acres
847,417
Public Land
63%
Wilderness
0%
Elevation
891–7,485 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Muzzleloader — Hunt 128mNov 15, 2026Dec 7, 2026

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
1
Avg Score
249.1
Top Score
249.1
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

38per 100

2025 Survey

Fawn : Doe

58per 100

2025 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# Tactical Analysis: OR Applegate (Mule Deer) ## Terrain & Access Elevation spans nearly 6,600 feet from foothills to alpine; 63% public land provides solid access. Forum accounts describe high-elevation summer range transitioning to mid-elevation winter deer migration, with south-facing slopes draining toward California by mid-October. Brush-heavy terrain on the west side (Illinois Valley area) offers concealment but demands intimate knowledge of year-round movement patterns. ## Herd Quality &...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Hunt 628resident80238
2023Hunt 628nonresident111
2023Hunt 628tresident12728
2023Hunt 628tnonresident11
2023Hunt 128mnonresident15411
2023Hunt 128mresident1,274302

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Hunt 128m28817460.0%