OR Mule Deer Unit STEENS MTN — Steens Mtn
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — over 5,661 ft of vertical relief and broken, dissected terrain.
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Steens Mountain Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Steens Mountain spans 1.2 million acres across rugged high-elevation terrain, from 4,000 ft to nearly 10,000 ft. Public land comprises 72% of the unit, offering solid access for self-guided hunters. The broad elevation gradient supports multiple habitat types—lower sagebrush and juniper country transitioning to mountain mahogany, mixed conifer, and alpine ridgetop. The scale of the unit and high public-land percentage make it navigable for foot hunters willing to cover distance and elevation. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a above average buck:doe ratio of 33:100, indicating moderate hunting pressure and..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Hunt 169A
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
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Hunt 169R
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Hunt 169T
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hunt 169A | 286 | 141 | 49.0% |
| 2024 | Hunt 169T | 20 | 15 | 75.0% |
| 2024 | Hunt 169R | 60 | 15 | 24.0% |
| 2023 | Hunt 169A | 302 | 119 | 39.0% |
| 2023 | Hunt 169R | 69 | 11 | 16.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 169A | 288 | 140 | 49.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 169R | 44 | 10 | 23.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Hunt JT103R | Aug 29, 2026 — Sep 27, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery — Hunt ST101R | Aug 29, 2026 — Sep 27, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Hunt JT103M | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 25, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Youth — Hunt ST101T | Sep 28, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Youth — Hunt JT103T | Sep 28, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Youth — Hunt JT103 | Oct 3, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Youth — Hunt ST101 | Oct 3, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
18per 100
2025 Survey
Fawn : Doe
49per 100
2025 Survey
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