OR Mule Deer Unit CATHERINE CREEK — Catherine Creek

# CATHERINE CREEK (OR) — TACTICAL ANALYSIS ## Terrain & Access Catherine Creek spans 424,782 acres from 2,539 to 8,661 ft elevation, but only 25% is public land—the majority is private. Hunters will need to secure private-land permission or focus on scattered public parcels, making access the primary challenge. ## Herd Quality Buck:doe ratios have been stable in the 15–23:100 range in recent years; a 2024 spike to 29:100 is likely a small survey artifact. The multi-year average (18–20:100) suggests a **good but not exceptional** population structure. Herd quality index ratings remain in the "Good" tier, indicating mature bucks are...