OR Pronghorn Unit MURDERERS CREEK — Murderers Creek

# MURDERERS CREEK TACTICAL ANALYSIS ## Terrain & Access Murderers Creek spans 2,351–9,042 ft elevation across 736,000+ acres with 77% public land access—excellent opportunity for self-guided hunts. Early-August season (Aug 16–24) means hot weather; success correlates with early-morning glassing of sagebrush flats and high-elevation openings. ## Population & Trophy Trends Herd quality has **declined sharply**: buck:doe ratio dropped from 30:100 (2023) to 11:100 (2025), signaling reduced male age-class structure. The single record-book entry (82.8, Grant County, 1978) is now 47 years old—no recent book-class production. Expect **typical bucks in the 70–78 range**; a 82+ animal is exceptionally rare here currently....