OR Mule Deer Unit KEATING — Keating

# OR Keating — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Keating spans 2,075–9,537 ft elevation across ~389k acres with 60% public land. This is remote, high-elevation country typical of the Wallowa Mountains region — expect steep, timber and open ridge habitat with significant elevation changes. Access will require solid fitness and self-sufficiency; plan for multi-day backcountry hunts. ## Herd Quality & Population Buck:doe ratios are tight at 19–26:100 (2021–2025), indicating a doe-heavy population. The 2023 ratio spiked to 26:100 but settled back to 19:100 by 2024–2025, suggesting population management is maintaining modest buck recruitment. Herd composition remains "Good" tier but...