Deschutes is mostly private. Not sure why somebody who had never been in the unit would put in for a tag. Especially since you can allready shoot any elk during the general season. Not many around anymore due to the any elk seasons for several years. Hate to think you wasted yer points on that tag. But GOOD LUCK and hope you can find one of the straglers.

best bet is going to be Ft. Lewis but you will need to jump through their hoops to hunt on the base.

Kris