OR Mule Deer Unit PAULINA — Paulina

# Paulina Unit (OR) — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Opportunity Paulina spans 1.4 million acres with 79% public land and elevation from 2,853–7,874 ft, offering diverse habitat and accessible ground for mule deer hunters. Two distinct seasons provide multiple entry windows: the early archery/rifle season (Hunt 135R, late Aug–late Sep) and the main October rifle season (Hunt 135, early–mid Oct). ## Herd Quality & Trophy Potential The 2024–2025 buck:doe ratio is 22–30:100 (the 2025 ratio is flagged as a likely small survey artifact; the 3-year average of ~21:100 is more reliable). This indicates a **good-quality herd with hunting pressure**,...