OR Mule Deer Unit FOSSIL — Fossil
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — over 4,604 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.
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OR Fossil — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Fossil spans 902,553 acres across a dramatic elevation range—1,292 to 5,896 feet—supporting low-country and high-elevation habitat in a single unit. However, only 16% of the unit is public land, severely limiting hunter mobility. The vast majority is private or otherwise restricted, making pre-hunt scouting and intimate knowledge of accessible terrain essential. Success depends on identifying which public parcels hold deer and working them thoroughly rather than ranging widely. Herd Quality The recent buck:doe ratio averages 18:100—a below-average herd composition indicating moderate harvest pressure. This means fewer mature bucks relative..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Hunt 145
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Hunt 145A
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Hunt 145R
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Hunt 645
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hunt 145A | 14 | 13 | 92.0% |
| 2024 | Hunt 145R | 67 | 17 | 26.0% |
| 2024 | Hunt 145 | 1,037 | 409 | 39.0% |
| 2023 | Hunt 145A | 12 | 10 | 83.0% |
| 2023 | Hunt 145R | 96 | 24 | 25.0% |
| 2023 | Hunt 145 | 1,244 | 426 | 34.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 145A | 13 | 11 | 85.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 145R | 68 | 15 | 22.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 145 | 1,285 | 335 | 26.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Hunt NB102R | Aug 29, 2026 — Sep 27, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery — Hunt PH101R | Aug 29, 2026 — Sep 27, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery — Hunt FX103R | Aug 29, 2026 — Sep 27, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Hunt FX103M | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 25, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt NB602 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 25, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt PH101 | Oct 3, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt NB102 | Oct 3, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt FX103-1 | Nov 21, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt FX603 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 25, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt FX103 | Oct 3, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Youth — Hunt NB602T | Nov 21, 2026 — Dec 6, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
18per 100
2025 Survey
Fawn : Doe
37per 100
2025 Survey
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