OR Mule Deer Unit MOUNT EMILY — Mount Emily

OR MOUNT EMILY — Mount Emily. Terrain & Access Mount Emily spans 1,046 to 6,109 feet of elevation, offering low-country and high-country habitat across diverse terrain. Nearly 70% of the unit is public land, providing solid access across the landscape. The unit's size and elevation range mean terrain difficulty varies—lower drainages are more accessible, while upper reaches demand fitness and route-finding. Proximity to the Grande Ronde Valley supports logistics. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a buck:doe ratio averaging 26:100—an above-average herd composition indicating solid reproductive balance and decent age-class structure. This suggests a reasonably healthy mule..