OR Mule Deer Unit PINE CREEK — Pine Creek

# OR Pine Creek — Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Pine Creek spans 1,688–9,491 ft elevation across 242,066 acres with 78% public land and 15% wilderness, offering mixed terrain opportunities from lower foothills to high country. The accessible public land base supports both early and late-season hunting with manageable access compared to higher-wilderness units. **Herd Quality** Buck:doe ratios averaged 21:100 (2023, 2025), indicating a fair herd structure with moderate age-class distribution. The 2024 ratio spiked to 33:100 but shows a small survey sample artifact—trust the 20–22:100 baseline as more reliable. Trophy Quality Index remains "Good" (62–68), suggesting a steady population...