Draw Odds Oregon · Deer (Buck)
Oregon Deer (Buck) — Unit 163 (Keating Unit)
Oregon Deer (Buck) Unit 163 (Keating Unit) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
21%
↓Draw Odds (2025)
Resident
14
Points Req.
329
Tags Available
1,491
Applicants
Data source: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) - Preference Point Draw Reports · Last updated 2026-04-14
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
Controlled
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,491 | 329 | 21% | 14 |
| 2024 | 1,278 | 328 | 24.4% | 14 |
| 2023 | 1,267 | 330 | 24.8% | 10 |
| 2022 | 1,239 | 330 | 25.3% | 9 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92 | 16 | 14.1% | 14 |
| 2024 | 72 | 16 | 13.9% | 14 |
| 2023 | 75 | 17 | 17.3% | 10 |
| 2022 | 75 | 17 | 21.3% | 9 |
Controlled
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 113 | 275 | 100% | 6 |
| 2024 | 113 | 275 | 100% | 5 |
| 2023 | 100 | 275 | 100% | 4 |
| 2022 | 89 | 275 | 100% | 6 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 14 | 80% | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 | 14 | 100% | 5 |
| 2023 | 11 | 14 | 100% | 4 |
| 2022 | 7 | 14 | 100% | 6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Oregon Deer (Buck) Unit 163?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 21% (2025). There were 1,491 applicants for 329 available tags. Points required: 14.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Oregon Deer (Buck) Unit 163?
In 2025, this unit required approximately 14 preference/bonus points for a resident hunter. Non-resident requirements may differ. Refer to the year-by-year table for historical point requirements and trends.
Is the competition increasing for Oregon Deer (Buck) Unit 163?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 24.4% in 2024 and 21% in 2025.
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