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OregonMule Deer

OR Mule Deer Unit COLUMBIA BASIN — Columbia Basin

Total Acres
1,811,633
Public Land
5%
Elevation
265–3,475 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Rifle — Hunt 144Oct 4, 2026Oct 15, 2026

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
12
Avg Score
199.8
Top Score
321.1
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

36per 100

2025 Survey

Fawn : Doe

31per 100

2025 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# OR COLUMBIA BASIN — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access This vast, low-elevation unit spans 1.8 million acres of semi-arid terrain (265–3,475 ft) across eastern Oregon's Columbia Basin. However, public land comprises only 5% of the unit—a critical constraint for DIY hunters. Access relies heavily on scouting private land relationships or concentrated public parcels; expect significant ground to be inaccessible without permission. ## Herd Quality & Population Wildlife surveys show an average...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Hunt 144resident2,7341,329
2023Hunt 144nonresident7676
2023Hunt 644resident63333
2023Hunt 644nonresident6

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Hunt 1441,43061943.0%