OR Pronghorn Unit STEENS MTN — Steens Mtn

# Steens Mountain Pronghorn – Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Steens Mountain spans 4,000–9,670 ft with 72% public land, offering high-elevation sagebrush and open terrain typical of southeastern Oregon's basin-and-range landscape. The mix of public access and elevation variety provides reasonable hunting conditions for spotting and stalking antelope. ## Herd Quality The pronghorn population is currently in **Average condition** (42/100 quality index for 2025), with a buck:doe ratio of 21:100. This represents a decline from 2021's Good rating (57/100, 29:100 ratio), indicating tighter selection pressure on mature bucks. Population management appears focused on sustainability rather than trophy maximization. ##...