OR Mule Deer Unit UPPER DESCHUTES — Upper Deschutes
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Hunt 134r | Aug 30, 2026 — Sep 28, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 134 | Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 15, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
31per 100
2025 Survey
Fawn : Doe
49per 100
2025 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# Upper Deschutes Mule Deer Hunt Analysis ## Terrain & Access The unit spans 898,000+ acres across a wide elevation band (2,809–10,329 ft), ranging from ponderosa pine and juniper lowlands to high alpine terrain. With 78% public land and 12% wilderness, access is generally good, though higher elevations will require more physical effort. Early-season hunts (134R, Aug 30–Sep 28) target lower-elevation bucks before the rut; the late hunt (134, Oct 4–15) occurs after peak rut. ## Herd Quality The...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Hunt 134 | nonresident | 23 | 20 |
| 2023 | Hunt 134r | nonresident | 13 | 13 |
| 2023 | Hunt 134 | resident | 4,998 | 1,453 |
| 2023 | Hunt 134r | resident | 907 | 336 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Hunt 134 | 1,436 | 173 | 12.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 134r | 177 | 27 | 15.0% |