N Warner Unit

BRUSHBEATER

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I just found out that I got drawn for the N. Warner Mule Deer rifle hunt. I have never hunted that part of OR and totally unfamiliar with it. If there is anyone out there who would be willing to point me in the right direction to begin scouting the area it would be greatly appreciated. I've read the deer pop is down but my goal is to see some new country and have a great hunt. Thanks.
 
I drew the N. Warner archery hunt on my second choice this year, so I'll let you know what I see during archery season.

I've hunted this area since 2004. You defently can see some dandy bucks up towards Bull Prarie. (close to drakes peak). Its hit and miss though. One day you can see a few really good bucks, then the next two days you will be hard pressed to see any deer. But believe me there are some really good bucks in the area.

Cougars have put a damper on populations in the last three years so the deer population isn't real great. However like I said before if you put in your time and hunt your ass off I almost gaurantee you will see a couple good bucks.
 
Good Luck you are going to need it there are a few areas that have a good buck or two but other then those unless you have private you be working hard for a good buck.
 
No doubt not a slam dunk in getting a big buck, but come on guys there are decent animals in the unit. I'm one of the many that is pissed off in how ODFW manages our deer herds. I've seen the Interstate and Silver Lake Units go from decent to pathetic deer numbers. However in the North Warner unit you have a decent chance to kill a nice 25" buck. There were 7 good bucks that I could have killed last bow season if I had a rifle tag. Yes I worked my ass off, and many days I did not see much game, but the bucks are there. This is the one unit that I know I could kill a decent buck if I had a rifle tag. Perhaps I have found an area that most dont hunt, just dont know. But believe me theres good bucks there.
 
Thanks for the comments. I haven't taken any vac since last Nov so I can't wait for the season to begin. Don't need to kill a monster but just knowing a few are there will keep it exciting. I want to go on at least one scout hopefully this weekend &/or maybe the 2nd weekend of Sept. Hope you do well for archery just leave one for me. I'll update you with a scouting report from this weekend if make it over. Shoot straight. :7
 
Brushbeater,

How did your rifle hunt last year go in the North Warners? Just curious since I put in for the rifle hunt this year and should draw. PM me if you would like.
 
Brush beater,
So goood not want to share or so bad not want to share. What is it? JB Oregon CIty
 
Anyone put in for the rifle deer hunt in this unit? I did and had 10 points. I just wanted to see if anyone put in with 10 or more points here on MM. Good luck in the draw!


Thanks, Bill
 
Years ago I thought I was going to draw the late muzzy tag and put my daughter in for rifle figuring that I could take her and learn the area. She drew with 3 PPs, I didn't. I never bought her tag.

They did away with that hunt before i drew.
 
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