OR Mule Deer Unit UKIAH — Ukiah

# OR UKIAH – Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Ukiah spans 1,061–6,805 ft elevation across 561,000 acres with 47% public land. This elevation range indicates diverse habitat from lower valleys to high ridges. Moderate public land access suggests you'll encounter mixed ownership; plan access routes in advance and respect private boundaries. ## Herd Quality & Population The unit maintains a **good herd composition** with buck:doe ratios of 20–26:100 over the past 5 years (2021–2025). This is a stable, healthy mule deer population—not exceptional, but sustainable. Trophy Quality Index scores remain in the "Good" range (52–78/100), indicating decent opportunity for...