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Oregon Deer (Buck) — Unit 172 (Silvies Unit)

Oregon Deer (Buck) Unit 172 (Silvies Unit) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

29.2%

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Draw Odds (2025)

Resident · Rifle Controlled buck only

Points Req.

825

Tags (Resident)

2,704

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	2,704	825	29.2%	9
2024	2,751	825	28.8%	9
2023	2,815	825	28%	19
2022	3,033	749	23.5%	13

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	105	41	32.4%	9
2024	100	41	34%	9
2023	95	41	31.6%	19
2022	115	37	26.1%	13

Rifle Controlled buck only

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	198	660	100%	7
2024	218	660	99.1%	12
2023	277	660	100%	6
2022	263	660	100%	9

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	32	33	100%	7
2024	42	33	78.6%	12
2023	26	33	100%	6
2022	23	33	100%	9

Rifle Controlled either sex

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	101	22	20.8%	6
2024	102	22	20.6%	7

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	1	1	0%	6
2024	3	1	33.3%	7

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Muzzleloader Controlled buck only

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	192	55	27.6%	8
2024	184	55	28.8%	9
2023	179	54	29.6%	8
2022	163	42	24.5%	13

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	6	3	16.7%	8
2024	5	3	20%	9
2023	2	3	0%	8
2022	5	2	20%	13

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for Oregon Deer (Buck) Unit 172?

The most recent published odds are 29.2% for resident applicants in 2025 — 2,704 applicants for 825 tags on the Rifle Controlled buck only hunt. The nonresident pool for that same hunt drew at 32.4% (41 tags, 105 applicants). Points required in 2025: 9.

How many preference/bonus points do I need for Oregon Deer (Buck) Unit 172?

In 2025, this unit took about 9 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 172?

Competition in the resident pool for the Rifle Controlled buck only hunt looks decreasing or stable. Odds ran 28.8% in 2024 and 29.2% in 2025. The other pool can move the other way, so check both tables.

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