The historic Ranch is located in Central Oregon's Ochoco Mountains, 12 miles east of Prineville, Oregon where we have 12,000 acres of prime big game hunting ground surrounded by private land. that really put a damper on locating animals. Mule deer are arguably one of the most sought after species of the west. The management objective (MO) is the number of elk and deer that ODFW manages for to prevent depletion of big game animals and to provide optimum recreational and Unit 37 is closed to all archery deer hunting unless the hunter has Ochoco Unit controlled archery elk tag (used or unused). Hopefully my girls get into hunting. Campfire Regular. I did not draw an Ochoco archery tag for elk this year so I have not yet been able to do any scouting in this unit, my boys both have Ochoco deer tags and Ochoco cow tags this rifle season. I have daughters also and I hope they’ll join me hunting when they’re old enough too. Find A Photo. zone, the Ochoco Game Management Unit (GMU). I am in a party of hunters that have drawn for the first time for Ochoco archery season. Posts: 806. She may have killed the big game today but you’re killing the dad game this whole season buddy. Archery deer hunting in Western Oregon will continue as a general season opportunity. Jun 3, 2020 #1 Matthunts7 Member. There are numerous alfalfa fields and water sources for the abundance of game that frequent this ranch daily. It was her deer so I watched it fall. Check the contact page for our payment policy. 3 - 6 Days. Joined Apr 18, 2020 Messages 27 Location Colorado. Contributors to this thread: Turkey Hunter 16-Sep-11. share. 16-Sep-11. We drew Grizzly tags for Buck deer this year, normally hunt up McKay creek. One deer: Unit 23: Aug. 28 – Sept. 26 & Nov. 20 – Dec. 12: One buck with visible antler: Units 10, 17, 18, 20: One deer: Units 15, 16, 19 and the northern portion of unit 21 (portion of unit 21 not included in South Indigo boundary description above) Eastern Oregon. Plus you can go 'Premium' and get 5 year stats and access to premium content. 286. Controlled deer archery hunting only: Consult controlled hunt tables ... 27:100 in the Ochoco unit and 31:100 in the Maury unit, a far cry from the 50s-plus that the biologists shoot for... heavy snowfall and delayed green-up really hammered them." Description. I used to hunt that unit every year. report. Oregon Ochoco Archery Elk / Mule Deer Hunt!! Awesome for her! I was just about to shoot when I see it starting to wobble. We hunt cow elk in the Ochoco unit outside of Rager every other year or so and always see BIG bucks. I kept looking for the another buck and got one in my sights. Eastern Oregon. I know that unit like the back of my hand. I’ve talked to a couple people that have hunted the area and all … 100% Upvoted . roadless hunting opportunities. CP. Hunting Heritage. Based out of Southern California. Campfire Regular. OP. As indicated above, you can find mule deer in the contiguous United States from Texas to Washington state, and especially throughout the Great Plains region. 600 series – antlerless deer My old stomping grounds and also where I got my first buck many years ago - nice! By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Thanks. View Harvest Reports, Draw Odds, Preference Points, Regulations, Elevation, Maps, Vegetation Analysis, really anything pertaining to hunting Mule Deer this fall! Do you want to enter your opinion about a specific issue into the public record? The estimated 2009 population for elk and deer was 4000 elk and 15,500 deer. This 2,760 AC Land is for sale on LoopNet.com. 1001 NW Deer St. Prineville, Oregon 97754 (541) 447-6449 bruceoid@crestviewcable.com ©2020 Ochoco Irrigation District . Go. Posts: 1,351. Mule Deer Hunting Rates. Yeah awesome. My daughter’s first mule deer. OP. From: Turkey Hunter. share. 17 comments. Property ID 4251532. From September through December, this unit receives an average of 4.27 inches of precipitation a month and the heaviest rainfall is in December. As soon as I saw deer in the thick trees, I was looking for a buck them bam, she shot. Hard hunting in Ochoco . (800) 720-6339, Do you have a question or comment for ODFW? 11 x 17. Press J to jump to the feed. The Maury and Ochoco units are recommended because of their greater amounts of public lands and better accessibility. Any tips for hunting around there would be great. If there is any proof of a man in a hunt it is not whether he killed a deer or elk but how he hunted it. Controlled deer archery hunting only: One buck with visible antler The odds of drawing the mule deer permit ranges from 12-60 percent depending on the unit. Hunters have first priority. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. You will stay in the historic burnt hide. Ochoco unit in Oregon. Posts: 806. levergunfan. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Mule Deer hunts take place on our private Ranches in Rand, CO. Cougar are present throughout the Maury, Ochoco, and Grizzly units. We saw the heard with a couple bucks in it, so I dropped her off and I circled around to come from behind them with the wind in my face. The long hunting season in the Willamette Unit should provide hunters with a very good opportunity to harvest a deer this season. 1 of 2 Go to page. Hunt Unit: OR 37 OCHOCO, Hunting Unit Map: Map Size: 48" x 36" Price: $34.95: If you're looking for a more detailed map or aerial photo of a portion of this GMU you can also build a custom map for OR 37 OCHOCO. $998,000 480 Acres. Ochoco Private (237A) Flat Cr Youth (246T2) - view map (pdf) John Day Valley (647A) Contact: Prineville office 541-447-5111. Fortunately for you, New Mexico mule deer hunting benefits by the existence of two different sub species; the Rocky Mountain mule deer in the northern half of the state, and the desert mule deer in the southern half of the state. Mule deer hunts can happen on snowy mountains and in arid deserts, so it pays to do some research on when and where you want to engage in your search for that trophy “muley.” Before choosing when and where to hunt, determine if … Please review the Big Game Regulations for sub-unit descriptions. I think he was laughing at me. Hunting related news and personal stories. Hunts are fully guided and tailored to your skill level. based on deer surveys are reported for each Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) in the region. Posted by 1 year ago. every year. Salem, OR 97302 Campfire Regular. Register Log In Home Forums Elk Hunting Ochoco Elk: Forums User List Calendar Active Threads Forum Help: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Hop To : Ochoco Elk #4245441 07/15/10: Joined: Jan 2001. The closed road areas to the southeast of the Ranger station might be worth a shot (no pun intended). Both the Maury and Ochoco have sizeable areas of public lands that provide hunting opportunities. Any tips for hunting around there would be great. Joined Dec 9, 2015 Messages 8,952 Location Manetheren. Trophy Rocky Mtn. 5 Day Mule Deer Hunts - $3500; $1500 deposit to book your hunt; Add antelope - FREE (drawing license required) 1 on 1 hunts add $1200; Non-Hunting Guests are $1500 (we do not book non hunters early on) if we have room. The closed road areas to the southeast of the Ranger station might be worth a shot (no pun intended). levergunfan OP. 900 series – Rocky Mountain goat. Hunters are reminded that land within this unit is primarily privately owned. New private-land hunts in the Ochoco Unit, Jackle added, are intended to increase elk numbers in the national forest and prevent elk from staying on private land throughout the hunting seasons. hide. Campfire Regular. 16-Sep-11. I know it is a big unit but they still run the ridges, watch and wait with a shoulder mounted weapon and if you have the time and patience its doable.They just hunt the travel routes and bang away. Joined: Jan 2008. Brand new to the forum. New Mexico Mule Deer Hunting. Stream Systems Technology Center . We go there every two years and it’s getting harder each time. From September through December, this unit receives an average of 4.32 inches of precipitation a month and the heaviest rainfall is in December. That was a fun hunt to. save. Close. Ya. Gallatin Co. Montana . Availability. Wapalo Creek Outfitters offer Whitetail Deer hunts for archery, shotgun, rifle and handgun. The ranch is located in the South Fossil Hunting Unit and adjacent to the Ochoco Hunting Unit. C. Joined: Jan 2001. Gallatin Co. Montana . Lake Frontage and Trophy Rocky Mtn. 2 (237Y) Ochoco Unit Bow (237R) Ochoco Unit No 1 Youth (237T1) Ochoco Unit No 2 Youth (237T2) Ochoco Unit (437) Sub-unit hunts. The Ochoco National Forest is located in the Ochoco Mountains in Central Oregon in the United States, north and east of the city of Prineville, location of the national forest headquarters.It encompasses 850,000 acres (3,440 km 2) of rimrock, canyons, geologic oddities, dense pine forests, and high desert terrain, as well as the headwaters of the North Fork Crooked River. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. From: Turkey Hunter. Headed to Idaho next week to hunt unit 43 the last week of season. Contact: odfw.commission@state.or.us Cookies help us deliver our Services. 286. Register Log In Home Forums Elk Hunting Ochoco Elk: Forums User List Calendar Active Threads Forum Help: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Hop To : Ochoco Elk #4245441 07/15/10: Joined: Jan 2001. The Forest Service Welcomes Hunters to the Nation's Forests and Grasslands. Elk, Monster Mule Deer Hunting and Timber LandT Archived. Deer damage to agricultural crops remains high throughout the northern portion of the unit. Gallatin Co. Montana . Indiana produces some of the biggest bucks in the country. I'm curious how things are going. CP. See Elk Seasons. The dominant land cover for Unit Unit L is deciduous forest. I’ve yet to hunt a unit in CO that takes more than a point, … The deer hunting there can be about as good as it gets. Keystone Ranch is a family owned ranch & business in the heart of Oregon that's been in operation for the past 20 years. Ted and Aaron have multiple stalks on rutting bucks in one day! Time after time, we've watched mule deer bucks resort to trickery to throw us off their tracks. We are now booking for 2021 Mule deer hunts. The historic Ranch is located in Central Oregon's Ochoco Mountains, 12 miles east of Prineville, Oregon where we have 12,000 acres of prime big game hunting ground surrounded by private land. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. The Stott Mt – North Alsea Travel Management area provides some walk-in hunting opportunities. My daughter’s first mule deer. The dominant land cover for Unit Unit A is deciduous forest. New Mexico Mule Deer Hunting. I have a little ground within … Myodfw.com Ochoco Unit No. The Ochoco GMU contains 47% private lands and 53% public lands. These hunts take place in Late September/Early October and November during the third and fourth rifle seasons. User account menu. The long hunting season in the Willamette Unit should provide hunters with a very good opportunity to harvest a deer this season. My daughter’s first mule deer. Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland . Contact ODFW's Public Service Representative at: odfw.info@state.or.us. Register Log In Home Forums Elk Hunting Ochoco Unit for Elk (Oregon) Forums User List Calendar Active Threads Forum Help: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Hop To : Ochoco Unit for Elk (Oregon) #5228676 05/11/11: Joined: May 2010. Trophy Rocky Mtn. I didn’t get mine this year, and then of course I see a nice buck in my front yard last night just before dark. Posted by 1 year ago. Cart 0 Item(s) You have no items in your shopping cart. Grizzly Unit Private Land This ranch is located in central Oregon right on the banks of the John Day River. The ranch consists of approximately 2200 acres with some landlocked BLM ground. Congrats girl! Unit Unit L for deer covers approximately 15,563,221 acres, and limited sections of this unit are comprised of public land. 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