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.........