Unit 24 in Tioga, Oregon, has diverse terrain and can be challenging to navigate, requiring hunters to be well-prepared and familiar with the area's geography. Hunters emphasize the importance of understanding the distinctive characteristics of different parts of the unit, as game behavior and movement can vary significantly. Success in this unit often hinges on scouting trips ahead of the hunting season to identify productive spots and animal patterns. Finally, hunters recommend being flexible with tactics and adaptable to changing conditions, which are vital for improving success rates in this rugged landscape.
This coastal unit has steep, densely covered terrain that produces Columbia blacktail deer, Roosevelt elk and a few Columbia whitetail deer. Some blacktail tags and archery elk tags are sold over the counter. All other tags are issued to winners of a computer lottery.
This is a popular unit because hunters have good access to state and federal lands as well as certain private timber lands. Sportsmen are concerned about a trend by corporations to charge access to their timber lands.