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Oregon Deer (Buck) — Unit 166 (Malheur Rvr Unit)

Oregon Deer (Buck) Unit 166 (Malheur Rvr Unit) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

44.5%

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Draw Odds (2025)

Resident · Rifle Controlled buck only

Points Req.

1232

Tags (Resident)

2,634

Applicants (Resident)

Data source: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) - Point Summary Reports XLSX · Last updated 2026-06-09 · ✓ Verified

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Rifle Controlled buck only

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	2,634	1232	44.5%	13
2024	2,563	1155	42.8%	12
2023	2,706	1100	38.7%	10
2022	2,726	1045	36.6%	11

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	165	62	37%	13
2024	134	58	42.5%	12
2023	119	55	45.4%	10
2022	123	52	38.2%	11

Rifle Controlled buck only

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	137	440	100%	11
2024	133	440	100%	21
2023	142	440	100%	17
2022	106	440	100%	12

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	28	22	78.6%	11
2024	26	22	84.6%	21
2023	19	22	100%	17
2022	13	22	100%	12

Rifle Controlled either sex

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	71	22	29.6%	5
2024	53	22	39.6%	7

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	6	1	16.7%	5
2024	9	1	11.1%	7

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Muzzleloader Controlled buck only

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	145	55	36.6%	10
2024	139	55	38.8%	8
2023	159	55	34%	6
2022	137	44	32.1%	6

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	5	3	40%	10
2024	5	3	20%	8
2023	9	3	11.1%	6
2022	5	2	0%	6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for Oregon Deer (Buck) Unit 166?

The most recent published odds are 44.5% for resident applicants in 2025 — 2,634 applicants for 1232 tags on the Rifle Controlled buck only hunt. The nonresident pool for that same hunt drew at 37% (62 tags, 165 applicants). Points required in 2025: 13.

How many preference/bonus points do I need for Oregon Deer (Buck) Unit 166?

In 2025, this unit took about 13 points in the resident pool. The other residency pool can differ sharply. Refer to the year-by-year table for historical point requirements and trends.

Is the competition increasing for Oregon Deer (Buck) Unit 166?

Competition in the resident pool for the Rifle Controlled buck only hunt looks decreasing or stable. Odds ran 42.8% in 2024 and 44.5% in 2025. The other pool can move the other way, so check both tables.

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