Hunting forecast: Northeast Region - OregonLive.com

Fossil, Northside, Desolation, southeast Heppner, northwest Beulah units: Heavy snows decreased fawn survival, and there are fewer small bucks, but the buck ratios remain all right.
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Wenaha, Sled Springs, Chesnimnus, Snake River, Imnaha units: The long winter and deep snow took their toll on Wallowa deer, particularly among the very young and very old.