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OR Mule Deer Unit DESOLATION — Desolation

Total Acres
429,288
Public Land
89%
Wilderness
25%
Elevation
2,775–8,569 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Hunt 150rAug 30, 2026Sep 28, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 150Oct 4, 2026Oct 15, 2026

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
30
Avg Score
207.4
Top Score
268.6
Recent (5yr)
1

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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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Hunt 150resident2,813598
2023Hunt 150rresident737329
2023Hunt 150nonresident3928
2023Hunt 150rnonresident1616

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Hunt 15058814424.0%
2022Hunt 150r245219.0%