Hunters discussing Unit 19 - McKenzie, Oregon, highlight its challenging terrain, dense vegetation, and the importance of familiarity with the area for successful hunts. Many advise scouting thoroughly before the season starts to understand the patterns and movements of the elk and deer, emphasizing the unpredictable weather and its impact on game behavior. Draw odds are notably competitive, suggesting the necessity of strategic planning and alternate unit considerations. Overall, experienced hunters value the unit for its rewarding opportunities despite its difficulties, making preparation and adaptability crucial components for success.
This unit stretches from three wilderness areas in the Cascade Mountains west to farmlands and the Willamette River bottoms north of Eugene. It holds Roosevelt elk and Columbia blacktail deer.
This unit offers roadless areas where hunters can find solitude, but most game is outside wilderness boundaries, where browse and grass grow in recently logged areas and next to farmland.