Trophy Oregon bucks?

[WDFW-SUX]

Are there any trophy 180+ bucks in Oregon that dont live in parks? Inquiring minds want to know.

[jjhunter]

only on well-managed private land.......

[WDFW-SUX]

I have my doubts that they exist in any numbers but I thought I throw it out there. I dont spend any time down ther so.......

Do you know if steens is decent?

[jjhunter]

From the outfitters and hunters that I have spoken with, the traditional "trophy areas" in Oregon have the potential to put out a great buck.......however, the majority of "trophy" bucks coming out of Oregon come from well-managed private land.   

If I were to hunt Oregon, it would be on good private ground; or, with an outfitter in the Snake River/Imnaha country where 7 to 10 days of killing yourself might get you a chance at a 180" buck.

[WDFW-SUX]

thanks for the input. 

[6x6in6]

Do you know if steens is decent?

Years ago was.  Cat dominance took care of that along with some really tough back-to-back-to-back winters in the mid 90's........

[WDFW-SUX]

OK so we all agree that finding a trophy muley in whoregon is like finding a needle in a hay stack.

Has anyone hunted the Colombian whitetails in either open unit? Are they huntable with archery tackle?

[head hunter]

there are alot more big bucks in Oregon than most people think, I hunt the big vast open sage country and we see bucks 180 or better every time we go but their tough to get on, and lots of big rattlers down there. Junipers and sage grow them big. First time I went killed a 171'' five by five, the next year my buddy took a 178'' inch, the last year I went, we were on one that was in the 190'' inch range and another that would of been if he didn't brake his main beem off at the g4. tons of blm that butts up next to private ranchs do some foot work and you'll be surprised. It always opens the last full weekend of Aug. I think its important to get on them with the velvet still on.

[Bigshooter]

OK so we all agree that finding a trophy muley in whoregon is like finding a needle in a hay stack.

Has anyone hunted the Colombian whitetails in either open unit? Are they huntable with archery tackle?

You looking to burn points this year?  How many do you have?

[WDFW-SUX]

Im just trying to decide what to apply for.

[squeeze2drop]

Plenty of trophys in the imnaha unit, but as stated, on private land

[Pathfinder101]

there are alot more big bucks in Oregon than most people think, I hunt the big vast open sage country and we see bucks 180 or better every time we go but their tough to get on, and lots of big rattlers down there. Junipers and sage grow them big. First time I went killed a 171'' five by five, the next year my buddy took a 178'' inch, the last year I went, we were on one that was in the 190'' inch range and another that would of been if he didn't brake his main beem off at the g4. tons of blm that butts up next to private ranchs do some foot work and you'll be surprised. It always opens the last full weekend of Aug. I think its important to get on them with the velvet still on.

Sounds like you are bowhunting headhunter.  How often are you able to draw that unit?

[andrew_12gauge]

most bowhunting in oregon is otc so you can apply for rifle or controlled bow hunts and still hunt just about any unit in the state for general bow season

[head hunter]

andrew 12 gauge is right all but a hand full of units are otc end of aug through the end of sept, it get very hot but well worth it.

[02BHUNTN]

THERE ARE BUCKS OF THAT CALIBUR IN OREGON , MOST OF THEM ARE IN EASTERN OREGON . ALL EASTERN RIFFLE TAGS ARE DRAW ONLY BUT YOU CAN HUNT ALL BUT 3 OR 4 EASTERN OREGON UNITS WITH ARCHERY ACROSS THE COUNTER TAGS. IVE HUNTED THERE FOR MANY YEARS AND TAKEN SOME REALLY NICE BUCKS ALL ON PUBLIC LAND . BEST TO DATE 27 IN WIDE 3X3 . YOUR BIG BUCK UNITS ARE IN SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON , UNITS LIKE JUNIPER, WAGONTIRE, WHITEHORSE, SILVERLAKE , FORTROCK ,STEENS ETC... ANYMORE QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO ASK.........

[Pathfinder101]

andrew 12 gauge is right all but a hand full of units are otc end of aug through the end of sept, it get very hot but well worth it.

I guess I just assumed that since you were seeing big bucks regularly, that you were in one of the bow draw only units.  So that is with an OTC Tag?  Impressive.

[wallowavalley]

Hey - if you are interested in Trophy Bucks in Eastern Oregon there is a great trophy mule deer hunt raffle going on right now.  It's on a 33,000 private acre reserve and there are 170-200 class muleys..  I purchased some tickets and can give you the website that has the flier or email me and I can send you a pdf file of it.  The proceeds go to a charity - that puts out AED's in that local county area.. the odds are really great too.

Let me know if anyone is interested.

[carpsniperg2]

there is some dandys that hit the dirt every year that are public ground i am sure there is allot on private well managed ground as well as the parks but i don't think there is one behind every bush on public ground that for sure.

[alecvg]

Has anyone hunted the Colombian whitetails in either open unit? Are they huntable with archery tackle?

How many points do you have?  You have about a 1 in 5 chance of drawing the Umpqua tag with 7 points.  But with Columbian whitetails, you really need access to private land, so you would need to make some calls, not alot of public land.  For mulies, try the Trout Mountains... bad odds of getting drawn, but decent genetics.

[RUTNBULL1]

Oh yes, if you do decide to hunt Oregon this year bring some extra money this year! They raised all the pricing considerably from last year. Hunting License $140.50/double from before and Elk tag went from $361.00 to 500.50, all these are for us non-residents, I have points for elk,deer, and antelope, looking to burn them and spend my money on other states with better potential or quality for the same price or even slightly cheaper.

[carpsniperg2]

wtf! that is crazy!!!! i am glad last year was the first year i started putting no more of that at that kind of change!

[Pathfinder101]

Oh yes, if you do decide to hunt Oregon this year bring some extra money this year! They raised all the pricing considerably from last year. Hunting License $140.50/double from before and Elk tag went from $361.00 to 500.50, all these are for us non-residents, I have points for elk,deer, and antelope, looking to burn them and spend my money on other states with better potential or quality for the same price or even slightly cheaper.

Yup.  I noticed that when I downloaded the app last week.  Holy crap.  Didn't they see what happened to Idaho last year when they did that?

[Alchase]

Oh yes, if you do decide to hunt Oregon this year bring some extra money this year! They raised all the pricing considerably from last year. Hunting License $140.50/double from before and Elk tag went from $361.00 to 500.50, all these are for us non-residents, I have points for elk,deer, and antelope, looking to burn them and spend my money on other states with better potential or quality for the same price or even slightly cheaper.

Yup.  I noticed that when I downloaded the app last week.  Holy crap.  Didn't they see what happened to Idaho last year when they did that?

That is probably why they did it?

[Pathfinder101]

Oh yes, if you do decide to hunt Oregon this year bring some extra money this year! They raised all the pricing considerably from last year. Hunting License $140.50/double from before and Elk tag went from $361.00 to 500.50, all these are for us non-residents, I have points for elk,deer, and antelope, looking to burn them and spend my money on other states with better potential or quality for the same price or even slightly cheaper.

Yup.  I noticed that when I downloaded the app last week.  Holy crap.  Didn't they see what happened to Idaho last year when they did that?

That is probably why they did it?

So their revenue could go down?  Or so they would have to deal with less out of state hunters?

[RUTNBULL1]

Yes, they made a bad move especially with the economy the way it is. I know alot of people that hunt out of state every year in Oregon and purchase OTC tags as well as entering the draws or acquiring points for future draws, and their thought process is right in line with about 80% talking about the issue of higher price's, NO MORE FOR OREGON, or I need to get rid of the points already acquired and quit putting in for the draws and wasting money. It's sad to say that WA. as well as Oregon has gotten so greedy and are only interested in gaining more revenue, rather than having a good quantity of revenue(  with previous pricing) and well managed game and managed hunts with equality.

[finnman]

Anyone interested in a 180" Oregon muley should look at Mike Schaffeld, he runs High Lonesome Outfitters near Vale. Check out his web site, they take some very impressive bucks from the area.

http://www.highlonesomehunts.com/