OR Mule Deer Unit NORTHSIDE — Northside

OR NORTHSIDE — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access OR Northside spans 714,000 acres across a dramatic elevation range from 1,823 to 7,575 feet, mixing lower-elevation brushy country with high-elevation mixed forest and alpine habitat. Public land comprises 42% of the unit, meaning access corridors exist but private checkerboards are common—success depends on scouting road systems and gaining permission where needed. The unit's size and elevation diversity support both resident and migrating mule deer populations across varied seasonal ranges. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a buck:doe ratio averaging 16:100—a below-average herd composition indicating moderate hunting pressure. This..