OR Mule Deer Unit MALHEUR RIVER — Malheur River
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Hunt 166r | Aug 30, 2026 — Sep 28, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 166 | Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 15, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Youth — Hunt 166t | Sep 29, 2026 — Oct 15, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
17per 100
2025 Survey
Fawn : Doe
45per 100
2025 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# Malheur River Mule Deer — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access The unit spans 1.85 million acres across 2,500–6,700 ft elevation with 75% public land—substantial opportunity for self-guided hunting. Diverse elevation provides flexibility to adjust during the season as conditions change. ## Herd Quality Wildlife survey data shows a **21:100 buck:doe ratio (average across 5 years), an average herd composition**. Forum discussions consistently describe Oregon mule deer as "depressed" and...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Hunt 166 | resident | 4,500 | 1,004 |
| 2023 | Hunt 166r | resident | 740 | 270 |
| 2023 | Hunt 166 | nonresident | 119 | 54 |
| 2023 | Hunt 166r | nonresident | 19 | 19 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Hunt 166r | 177 | 34 | 19.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 166 | 946 | 467 | 49.0% |