OR Mule Deer Unit SIXES — Sixes

OR Sixes — Terrain & Access The Sixes unit spans 637,000 acres across a wide elevation gradient—from low elevations near 1 ft to peaks above 4,000 ft. This vertical diversity supports varied mule deer habitat. Public land comprises 34% of the unit; private land and checkerboard ownership will require route planning and landowner coordination. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys document an average buck:doe ratio of 26:100—an above-average indicator for Oregon mule deer. This suggests a reasonably balanced herd structure and reflects reasonable hunting pressure relative to habitat quality. Oregon's mule deer populations face regional challenges, but this unit's..