OR Mule Deer Unit COLUMBIA BASIN — Columbia Basin
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COLUMBIA BASIN — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access The Columbia Basin spans 1.8 million acres across highly varied elevation (265–3,475 ft), but only 5% is public land. This extreme public-land scarcity means success depends entirely on access negotiation. Most huntable terrain is private—ranches, farms, and industrial timberlands dominate the low and mid-elevation country. High-elevation public parcels exist but are scattered and require significant scouting to locate and understand. Expect to spend substantial pre-season time on the ground mapping access corridors and securing landowner permission before opening day. Herd Quality Recent surveys show a **24:100 buck:doe ratio —..
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See the full AI verdict →Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)
Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Hunt 144
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Hunt 644
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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 144 | 1,389 | 701 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Hunt 144 | 1,329 | 734 | 55.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 144 | 1,430 | 619 | 43.0% |
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
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