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OregonMule Deer

OR Mule Deer Unit MINAM — Minam

Total Acres
368,476
Public Land
74%
Wilderness
65%
Elevation
2,537–9,803 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Hunt 160rAug 30, 2026Sep 28, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 160Oct 4, 2026Oct 15, 2026

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
26
Avg Score
202
Top Score
267.6
Recent (5yr)
1

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

21per 100

2025 Survey

Fawn : Doe

59per 100

2025 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# OR MINAM (Minam) — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access This is a high-elevation unit spanning 2,500–9,800 ft with 73.7% public land and 65% designated wilderness. The steep, rugged terrain and high wilderness percentage mean most huntable ground requires significant physical effort and route-finding; plan for pack-in access and multi-day camps. Early season (late August–late September) offers more accessible lower-elevation pockets; the October rifle season hits higher, wilder country. ##...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Hunt 160resident1,200336
2023Hunt 160rresident23264
2023Hunt 160nonresident2424
2023Hunt 160rnonresident86

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Hunt 16034011835.0%
2022Hunt 160r311342.0%