OR Elk Unit PINE CREEK — Pine Creek

# PINE CREEK (OR) — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Pine Creek spans 1,688–9,491 ft elevation across 242,000 acres with 78% public land and 15% wilderness. This mixed-elevation unit offers diverse hunting conditions from lower foothill terrain to alpine country, with manageable access across good public land coverage. ## Herd Quality & Population Bull:cow ratios have been weak to average: 10–17:100 in recent years, with 2023's anomalous 20:100 ratio likely reflecting a small survey sample. The 2025 survey shows 13:100 — still below the 20:100 threshold needed for strong trophy potential. Overall herd composition is rated Average (39/100 in...