OR Mule Deer Unit STARKEY — Starkey

# STARKEY (OR) — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Mid- to high-elevation mixed timber unit (2,707–7,514 ft) with 68% public land. Heavily forested character limits visibility; forum consensus flags thick timberland as challenging for bowhunting but suitable for rifle. Adequate public access via dispersed National Forest roads. ## Herd Quality & Population Buck:doe ratio remains steady at 18:100 (2024–2025), supporting a "Good" herd composition score (58/100). This is healthy for the region — not exceptional, but stable. No population surplus or deficit indicated. ## Trophy Potential Union County (87% overlap) has produced **5 record-book mule deer entries** spanning 1978–2009,...