OR Mule Deer Unit SUMPTER — Sumpter

OR Sumpter — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Sumpter spans a dramatic elevation range from 2,176 to 9,077 feet across nearly 1 million acres of mixed public and private land. At 49% public ownership, the unit offers meaningful opportunity for access-oriented hunters willing to scout thoroughly, though nearly half the land requires permission or is off-limits. The broad elevation gradient supports both lower-country and high-country habitat—a key tactical advantage for hunters who can shift focus as conditions change mid-season. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a below-average buck:doe ratio (average 16:100 across recent observations). This indicates depressed..