OR Mule Deer Unit MELROSE — Melrose

# OR MELROSE — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Melrose spans 614,000+ acres with low public land availability (21%) and significant elevation variation (74–3,500 ft). Expect mixed terrain ranging from valley floors to high plateaus. The limited public access will concentrate hunting pressure on accessible parcels; scout thoroughly and identify private-land opportunities early, or plan to hunt less-crowded higher elevations. ## Herd Quality The 2025 Trophy Quality Index shows **exceptional** herd composition (91/100) with a buck:doe ratio of 35:100—a notably strong indicator compared to 2024 (21:100). This uptick suggests improving age structure and better trophy potential. Recent harvest success...