OR Mule Deer Unit SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake

# OR Silver Lake — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Silver Lake sits at moderate-to-high elevation (4,154–8,157 ft) across 612,801 acres with 73% public land availability. The unit sees concentrated pressure near the lake and alfalfa fields, but less-hunted terrain exists along Winter Rim and deeper country. Road access is good near the main areas, but success often requires moving away from obvious staging zones. ## Herd Quality & Population **Mule Deer:** Buck:doe ratios are stable and decent (19–21:100 in recent years, 2023–2025), indicating a reasonably healthy herd with moderate trophy potential. The 2024–2025 "Good" quality index suggests adequate...