OR Mule Deer Unit CHESNIMNUS — Chesnimnus
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — steep, sustained slopes and over 4,654 ft of vertical relief.
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OR CHESNIMNUS — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Chesnimnus spans 420,805 acres across rugged terrain ranging from 866 to 5,520 feet elevation. Just over half the unit is public land (52%), making access feasible but requiring advance scouting to locate huntable country. The broad elevation range supports diverse habitat types—lower-elevation sagebrush and grasslands give way to forested ridges and high plateaus. Hunters should plan to cover substantial ground; knowing the unit well before the season is essential. Herd Quality The buck:doe ratio averages 19:100—below what Oregon mule deer units can sustain. This reflects statewide herd pressure and..
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Hunt 158
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Hunt 158R
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hunt 158 | 351 | 216 | 61.0% |
| 2024 | Hunt 158R | 136 | 30 | 22.0% |
| 2023 | Hunt 158 | 359 | 169 | 47.0% |
| 2023 | Hunt 158R | 132 | 11 | 8.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 158 | 352 | 126 | 36.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 158R | 90 | 13 | 14.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Hunt NE102R | Aug 29, 2026 — Sep 27, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery — Hunt NE102R1 | Aug 29, 2026 — Sep 27, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Hunt NE102M | Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 15, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt NE102 | Oct 3, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt NE102-1 | Oct 3, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
15per 100
2025 Survey
Fawn : Doe
60per 100
2025 Survey
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