OR Mule Deer Unit STEENS MTN — Steens Mtn
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Hunt 169r | Aug 30, 2026 — Sep 28, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 169a | Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 15, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Youth — Hunt 169t | Sep 29, 2026 — Oct 15, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
18per 100
2025 Survey
Fawn : Doe
49per 100
2025 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# OR Steens Mtn — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Steens Mountain spans 4,000–9,700 feet across 1.2 million acres with 72% public land access. Expect high-elevation sagebrush and mixed terrain with variable conditions depending on season timing. The large public land base offers opportunity for scouting and DIY hunting, though elevation and weather will govern accessibility during different hunts. ## Herd Status Wildlife surveys document a **33:100 buck:doe ratio** (5-year average), which...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Hunt 169a | resident | 2,997 | 302 |
| 2023 | Hunt 169r | resident | 267 | 69 |
| 2023 | Hunt 169a | nonresident | 167 | 10 |
| 2023 | Hunt 169r | nonresident | 11 | 5 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Hunt 169a | 288 | 140 | 49.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 169r | 44 | 10 | 23.0% |