| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Columbian Blacktail Deer | 110"-130" | 140"+ |
| Columbian Whitetail Deer | 100"-110" | 120"+ |
| Roosevelt Elk | 240"-260" | 280"+ |
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This unit offers public hunting opportunities on Umpqua National Forest and private timber land for Roosevelt elk and Columbian blacktail deer as well as limited hunting for Columbian whitetails.
This area has produced some great deer and elk, but hunting pressure and cover are heavy, so most hunters seldom get a chance to take a mature buck or bull. Some really big animals are taken despite the odds.
Most of the unit is forested. The main trees are evergreens, including several species of spruces, pines and firs along with hemlocks and cedars. Some high elevations have subalpine meadows. Volcanic and sedimentary rock outcroppings just out of the forest in places. Grass, saplings, low shrubs and forbs grow in burned-over areas and clearcuts.
Except for some flat land, which is mostly along the eastern edge, this unit is almost entirely mountainous. East of Roseburg, it is mostly public land inside the Umpqua National Forest. Diamond Lake is in the northeastern part, and Lost Creek Reservoir is in the southern tip. The 35,706-acre Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness is completely inside its boundaries. Most private lands are in the western third of the unit and are largely below 3,000 feet in elevation. Public land is mainly between 3,000 and 6,500 feet above sea level.
Roughly 1,556 square miles
76% public land
Elevations from 700-8,400 feet
Most of the unit is in the Umpqua National Forest, which is well-roaded by good roads as well as primitive routes. Hunters should stay on existing roads and should consult the Forest Service before riding ATVs on primitive roads. Much land is private and public land in a checkerboard pattern. Some BLM ground exists, the largest chunk of which is south and southwest of Deadman Mountain. Some private land is owned by timber companies that permit public hunting. Consult the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife website for updated details. Such lands are subject to closures and special restrictions. No vehicles are allowed in the Rogue-Umpqua Wilderness.
About 50 campgrounds are in the unit or on its edges. The Umpqua National Forest Service website offers details on its campgrounds, some of which accommodate RVs. Diamond Lake RV Park is private run on public land under a special-use permit and is open from mid-May until early October. RV parks and motels are in several nearby towns. Two lodging options include Rising River RV Park and Windmill Inn, both in Roseburg.