OR Mule Deer Unit INDIGO — Indigo

# OR INDIGO – Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Indigo spans 1.24 million acres with substantial elevation range (479–8,635 ft) and 70% public land, offering diverse hunting conditions from lower grasslands to high alpine terrain. The large unit size and public access make self-guided hunting feasible for well-prepared hunters. ## Herd Quality & Population Buck:doe ratios show volatility: 2025 data (38:100) is flagged as a likely small survey sample and should be treated skeptically. The 2024 ratio (8:100) indicates significantly depressed buck populations, though 2023 (26:100) and 2021 (33:100) suggest better herd composition in those years. This unit appears...