Tens of thousands of mule deer hunters, resident and non, who are mulling choices for this fall’s deer hunts in eastern Oregon need to know significant changes are afoot for 2026. The changes ...

The proposal, if adopted by the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission this September, would apply to 2026 hunts, said Josh Smith, mule deer coordinator for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

According to hunters in the Beaver State, the mining activities would take place in one of Oregon's most highly sought mule deer units—an area that is also home to sage grouse, chukars ...

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The incident coincides with finalization of the revised Oregon Mule Deer Management plan. ODFW, agency partners and the general public contributed input on how to revive declining populations.