OR Elk Unit CHETCO — Chetco

# Tactical Analysis: OR Chetco Unit ## Terrain & Access Chetco spans 1.08 million acres of southwestern Oregon Coast Range at 4,000–5,240 ft elevation with 84% public land and 18% wilderness. This is rugged, timbered terrain with moderate public-land access and some brush challenges typical of coastal ranges. ## Herd Quality & Population The 2023 bull:cow ratio of 23:100 indicates a moderately healthy herd managed for sustainable harvest. The 2025 estimate of 41:100 is unusually high and likely a small survey artifact—disregard it and use the 23:100 trend as the reliable baseline. Herd composition is "good" but not exceptional. ##...