OR Mule Deer Unit HOOD — Hood

# OR HOOD – Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Hood spans elevations from 77 to 11,201 feet with 71% public land and 33% wilderness. This creates highly varied hunting conditions—lower-elevation accessible zones contrast sharply with alpine and wilderness terrain requiring planning and fitness. The substantial public land base provides multiple entry points and reduces outfitter dependence for residents. ## Herd Quality & Population ⚠ **Survey data caution**: Recent buck:doe ratios (60–62:100) are unusually high and flagged as likely small samples; treat them skeptically. The 2022 ratio (38:100) is more realistic. Despite inflated recent readings, the herd is being actively...