OR Mule Deer Unit EVANS CREEK — Evans Creek

Evans Creek Unit Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Evans Creek spans 623–5,265 feet of elevation across 667,000 acres, with 47% public land distributed throughout mixed terrain. The wide elevation range provides diverse mule deer habitat—lower brushy draws and mid-elevation forest transitions to high-country ridges and sagebrush benches. This vertical relief allows hunters to follow deer as they shift with season progression and hunting pressure. Public land parcels are sufficient to offer legitimate DIY opportunity, though roughly half the unit is private, which fragments accessibility in some drainages. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show an average buck:doe ratio,..