OR Mule Deer Unit WHITE RIVER — White River

# OR White River – Mule Deer Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access This expansive unit (601k acres, elevation 79–6,500 ft) spans diverse terrain from low-elevation shrubland to high-country forest. Roughly 50% public land provides access, though private holdings may constrain hunting in some drainages. Forum discussion mentions blacktail/mule deer hybrids in the area—typical of Oregon's transitional zones. ## Herd Quality & Trend Buck:doe ratios have remained stable in the 17–26:100 range (2021–2025), averaging ~21:100—solid but not exceptional herd composition. The "Good" quality index (55–78) reflects a moderately healthy population with adequate older-age-class representation. No population decline is evident. ##...