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Oregon Elk — Unit 246 (Murderers Cr Unit)

Oregon Elk Unit 246 (Murderers Cr Unit) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

81%

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Draw Odds (2025)

Resident

11

Points Req.

385

Tags Available

452

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 452 385 81% 11
2024 459 440 91.1% 6
2023 533 440 78.4% 10
2022 575 440 73.2% 4

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 27 19 66.7% 11
2024 34 22 58.8% 6
2023 34 22 55.9% 10
2022 27 22 70.4% 4

Controlled

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 560 248 42.1% 8
2024 690 275 38% 8
2023 545 275 48.1% 11
2022 690 275 38.8% 9

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 22 12 54.5% 8
2024 20 14 65% 8
2023 35 14 31.4% 11
2022 16 14 43.8% 9

Controlled

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 86 193 100% 2
2024 92 193 100% 4
2023 91 193 100% 3
2022 105 193 100% 5

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 7 10 100% 2
2024 4 10 100% 4
2023 8 10 100% 3
2022 4 10 100% 5

Controlled

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 298 930 99.3% 11
2024 329 1030 98.2% 16
2023 331 1030 99.7% 12
2022 325 1030 99.4% 9

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 87 47 33.3% 11
2024 87 52 43.7% 16
2023 67 52 38.8% 12
2022 75 52 68% 9

Controlled

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2022 111 50 43.2% 4

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2022 7 3 28.6% 4

Controlled

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2022 5 22 100% 1

Controlled

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 806 413 48.8% 8
2024 1,002 468 44.4% 22
2023 1,074 468 41.4% 8
2022 1,012 468 44% 10

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 53 21 18.9% 8
2024 55 23 27.3% 22
2023 63 23 25.4% 8
2022 58 23 25.9% 10

Controlled

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 101 50 47.5% 8
2024 117 50 41% 8
2023 120 50 40% 7

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 7 3 28.6% 8
2024 3 3 66.7% 8
2023 2 3 100% 7

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Controlled

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 1,331 468 33.4% 16
2024 1,320 495 35.7% 13
2023 1,453 495 32.4% 9
2022 1,693 495 27.8% 10

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 75 23 20% 16
2024 74 25 21.6% 13
2023 85 25 18.8% 9
2022 75 25 21.3% 10
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for Oregon Elk Unit 246?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 81% (2025). There were 452 applicants for 385 available tags. Points required: 11.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Oregon Elk Unit 246?
In 2025, this unit required approximately 11 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 Elk Unit 246?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 100% in 2025 and 81% in 2025.

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