OR Mule Deer Unit DESOLATION — Desolation
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Hunt 150r | Aug 30, 2026 — Sep 28, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 150 | Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 15, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
14per 100
2021 Survey
Fawn : Doe
50per 100
2021 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# OR Desolation (Mule Deer) — Tactical Overview **Terrain & Access** Desolation spans 2,775–8,569 feet across 429,000+ acres with 89% public land and 24% wilderness. This high-elevation unit offers diverse habitat from mid-elevation sagebrush and mixed conifer to alpine zones. The substantial public land base provides genuine opportunity for access-focused hunters, though the wilderness component may require route planning. **Herd Quality** Wildlife surveys show a **poor** buck:doe ratio of...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Hunt 150 | resident | 2,813 | 598 |
| 2023 | Hunt 150r | resident | 737 | 329 |
| 2023 | Hunt 150 | nonresident | 39 | 28 |
| 2023 | Hunt 150r | nonresident | 16 | 16 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Hunt 150 | 588 | 144 | 24.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 150r | 245 | 21 | 9.0% |