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OR Mule Deer Unit UPPER DESCHUTES — Upper Deschutes

Total Acres
898,064
Public Land
78%
Wilderness
12%
Elevation
2,809–10,329 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Hunt 134rAug 30, 2026Sep 28, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 134Oct 4, 2026Oct 15, 2026

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
12
Avg Score
218.1
Top Score
273.5
Recent (5yr)
0

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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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Hunt 134nonresident2320
2023Hunt 134rnonresident1313
2023Hunt 134resident4,9981,453
2023Hunt 134rresident907336

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Hunt 1341,43617312.0%
2022Hunt 134r1772715.0%