At a Glance
Quick Tips
- Scout in advance to learn how to reach prime areas
- Good bass and crappie fishing in Prineville Reservoir
- Grouse and mountain valley quail




Hunters in Oregon's Unit 37, Ochoco, generally report challenging but rewarding experiences. The terrain is rugged, requiring careful planning and physical endurance, making familiarity with the area highly advantageous. Success often hinges on understanding seasonal game movement patterns, especially in response to changing weather conditions. Key takeaways include the importance of thorough preparation and strategic scouting to navigate both the landscape and wildlife behavior effectively.
Elk, mule deer and antelope are hunted on tags issued through a drawing in this unit, which contains a lot of public land in and around the Ochoco Mountains east of Prineville.
There are a lot of elk and good numbers of mule deer and pronghorn antelope in this unit with herds stable or increasing. All tags are issued by computer lottery.