OR Mule Deer Unit MURDERERS CREEK — Murderers Creek

MURDERERS CREEK — TACTICAL ANALYSIS. Terrain & Access Murderers Creek spans 736,000 acres across steep, high-elevation country ranging from 2,350 to 9,040 feet. Over three-quarters of the unit sits on public land, offering solid access for self-sufficient hunters. The terrain supports mixed conifer forest interspersed with sagebrush and alpine habitat at higher elevations. Hunters willing to navigate rugged topography will find navigable country, though elevation gain and distance from trailheads demand fitness and endurance. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a buck:doe ratio averaging 18:100—a poor herd composition indicating heavy antlerless harvest pressure or predation. This ratio..