OR Elk Unit SILVIES — Silvies

# OR SILVIES - Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Silvies spans 1.1M acres across a high-desert elevation range (3,900–7,100 ft) with 72% public land. Terrain is mixed sagebrush and timberland typical of central Oregon's Harney Basin country. Good public access but moderate travel distances to productive elk habitat. ## Herd Quality & Population Bull:cow ratio is depressed—averaging 15:100 over five years (2021–2025)—indicating a female-heavy herd under restrictive harvest management. The herd is classified as "Average" (2025 quality index 48/100). Low bull ratios suppress trophy potential and limit mature-bull encounters. ## Trophy Potential Harney County (68% overlap) produced one record-book...