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Oregon Elk — Unit 216 (SW Santiam)

Oregon Elk Unit 216 (SW Santiam) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

7.1%

Draw Odds (2025)

Resident · Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

10

Points Req.

11

Tags (Resident)

156

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 bull/buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 156 11 7.1% 10
2024 169 11 6.5% 8
2023 150 11 7.3% 12
2022 181 10 5.5% 15

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 1 1 0% 10

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 222 50 22.5% 7
2024 178 50 28.1% 10
2023 211 50 23.7% 8
2022 255 50 19.6% 10

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2023 1 3 0% 8
2022 1 3 0% 10

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 8 55 100% 8
2024 8 55 100% 1
2023 13 55 100% 3
2022 9 55 100% 2

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 2 3 100% 8
2023 1 3 100% 3

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 61 220 100% 4
2024 44 220 100% 2
2023 52 220 100% 3
2022 69 715 100% 6

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 3 11 100% 4
2024 1 11 100% 2
2023 5 11 100% 3
2022 4 36 100% 6

Rifle Controlled either sex

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 86 20 23.3% 5
2024 51 20 39.2% 7
2023 59 20 33.9% 4
2022 66 20 30.3% 4

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2022 1 1 0% 4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for Oregon Elk Unit 216?
The most recent published odds are 7.1% for resident applicants in 2025 — 156 applicants for 11 tags on the Rifle Controlled bull/buck only hunt. The nonresident pool for that same hunt drew at 0% (1 tag, 1 applicants). Points required in 2025: 10.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Oregon Elk Unit 216?
In 2025, this unit took about 10 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 Elk Unit 216?
Competition in the resident pool for the Rifle Controlled bull/buck only hunt looks increasing. Odds ran 100% in 2025 and 7.1% in 2025. The other pool can move the other way, so check both tables.

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