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OR Mule Deer Unit CATHERINE CREEK — Catherine Creek

Total Acres
424,782
Public Land
25%
Wilderness
3%
Elevation
2,539–8,661 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Hunt 153rAug 30, 2026Sep 28, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 153Oct 4, 2026Oct 15, 2026

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
5
Avg Score
187.8
Top Score
201.9
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

15per 100

2025 Survey

Fawn : Doe

43per 100

2025 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# OR Catherine Creek — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Catherine Creek spans from 2,500 to 8,600 feet elevation across 425,000 acres, but only 25% is public land—a significant constraint. The unit is mountainous with considerable vertical relief. Most hunting requires navigating private-land corridors or high-elevation public access, making thorough scouting and permission-seeking essential. ## Herd Quality & Population Wildlife surveys show an **average buck:doe ratio of 21:100**—a...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Hunt 153resident1,665313
2023Hunt 153rresident488254
2023Hunt 153nonresident3712
2023Hunt 153rnonresident88

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Hunt 15329210135.0%
2022Hunt 153r1362720.0%