OR Mule Deer Unit COLUMBIA BASIN — Columbia Basin
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 144 | Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 15, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Hunt 144 | resident | 2,734 | 1,329 |
| 2023 | Hunt 144 | nonresident | 76 | 76 |
| 2023 | Hunt 644 | resident | 633 | 33 |
| 2023 | Hunt 644 | nonresident | 6 | — |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Hunt 144 | 1,430 | 619 | 43.0% |