Hi,
I took a 16 1/4 inch buck in the southern portion of this HUGE unit in 2001.What part of the unit are you looking at? The northern part probably has more animals, but that draws the majority of the hunters as well.Anyways, if you have a land owner permit, you'll have to hunt on his property only.
If you need info on the southern portion, close to the nevada border, shoot me an email and ill be happy to share.
This year in Oregon, if you can find a little water hole, you will be rewarded! Its been a hot dry one here this year.
GOOD LUCK!