OR Mule Deer Unit CATHERINE CREEK — Catherine Creek

Catherine Creek (OR) — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Catherine Creek spans 424,782 acres across a steep elevation gradient—from 2,539 ft in lower drainages to 8,661 ft at ridge—creating diverse habitat across a mixed landscape. Only 25% public land means access is restricted; most huntable ground is private or requires permission. Lower and mid-elevation zones support transition habitat; high country offers classic alpine and subalpine terrain. Success here depends on scouting private boundaries, securing landowner access where possible, and focusing on public pockets and transition zones where deer move between public and private ground. Herd Quality Buck:doe..