OR Mule Deer Unit SNAKE RIVER — Snake River
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Hunt 159r | Aug 30, 2026 — Sep 28, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Hunt 159m | Dec 2, 2026 — Dec 15, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 159 | Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 15, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
27per 100
2025 Survey
Fawn : Doe
80per 100
2025 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# OR SNAKE RIVER — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access This expansive, high-elevation unit spans nearly 300,000 acres with extreme elevation range (945–6,970 ft), offering diverse mule deer habitat from canyon bottoms to alpine ridges. Nearly 98% public land and 39% wilderness provide exceptional access and solitude, though the wilderness component requires self-sufficiency and physical conditioning. Early-season (Hunt 159R, late Aug–late Sep) hunts target pre-rut deer in accessible...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Hunt 159 | resident | 864 | 248 |
| 2023 | Hunt 159r | resident | 115 | 50 |
| 2023 | Hunt 159 | nonresident | 59 | 15 |
| 2023 | Hunt 159r | nonresident | 5 | 5 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Hunt 159 | 94 | 40 | 43.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 159r | 13 | 3 | 23.0% |