OR Mule Deer Unit WILSON — Wilson

# OR Wilson – Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Wilson spans ~370,000 acres at modest elevation (6–3,681 ft) with 73% public land access. This is relatively accessible terrain for a Central Oregon mule deer unit, though forum discussion suggests it lacks the trophy ceiling of premier Eastern Oregon draws. Expect mixed sagebrush and forested habitat typical of the Cascade transition zone. ## Herd Quality & Population Trend The unit shows **volatile herd composition**: exceptional buck:doe ratios in 2022–2023 (34–36:100) have declined sharply to 25:100 in 2025. The most recent data (2025: Good, 75/100 TQI) reflects this drop. This suggests...