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Oregon Elk — Unit 248 (Heppner Unit No. 1)
Oregon Elk Unit 248 (Heppner Unit No. 1) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
20.3%
↓Draw Odds (2025)
Resident · Archery Controlled bull/buck only
11
Points Req.
605
Tags (Resident)
2,837
Applicants (Resident)
Data source: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) - Point Summary Reports XLSX · Last updated 2026-06-09 · ✓ Verified
Archery — Historical Draw Data
Archery Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,837 | 605 | 20.3% | 11 |
| 2024 | 2,693 | 660 | 23.3% | 16 |
| 2023 | 2,790 | 660 | 22.5% | 21 |
| 2022 | 2,814 | 660 | 22.3% | 20 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 149 | 30 | 14.8% | 11 |
| 2024 | 157 | 33 | 14.6% | 16 |
| 2023 | 138 | 33 | 17.4% | 21 |
| 2022 | 126 | 33 | 17.5% | 20 |
Archery Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 235 | 660 | 100% | 4 |
| 2024 | 227 | 715 | 100% | 3 |
| 2023 | 207 | 715 | 100% | 6 |
| 2022 | 259 | 715 | 100% | 16 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | 33 | 100% | 4 |
| 2024 | 9 | 36 | 100% | 3 |
| 2023 | 9 | 36 | 100% | 6 |
| 2022 | 13 | 36 | 100% | 16 |
Any Legal Weapon — Historical Draw Data
Any Legal Weapon Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 89 | 138 | 100% | 2 |
| 2024 | 93 | 138 | 100% | 4 |
| 2023 | 90 | 138 | 100% | 10 |
| 2022 | 78 | 138 | 100% | 3 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 7 | 28.6% | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 | 7 | 80% | 4 |
| 2023 | 7 | 7 | 57.1% | 10 |
| 2022 | 8 | 7 | 50% | 3 |
Any Legal Weapon Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91 | 220 | 100% | 4 |
| 2024 | 107 | 220 | 100% | 10 |
| 2023 | 111 | 220 | 100% | 9 |
| 2022 | 97 | 220 | 100% | 7 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 11 | 53.3% | 4 |
| 2024 | 16 | 11 | 43.8% | 10 |
| 2023 | 11 | 11 | 72.7% | 9 |
| 2022 | 9 | 11 | 88.9% | 7 |
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
Rifle Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59 | 99 | 100% | 9 |
| 2024 | 50 | 99 | 100% | 6 |
| 2023 | 54 | 99 | 100% | 3 |
| 2022 | 56 | 73 | 100% | 3 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 5 | 40% | 9 |
| 2024 | 3 | 5 | 100% | 6 |
| 2023 | 4 | 5 | 100% | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 3 |
Rifle Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 304 | 33 | 10.5% | 9 |
| 2024 | 287 | 33 | 11.5% | 9 |
| 2023 | 255 | 33 | 12.9% | 11 |
| 2022 | 359 | 20 | 5.6% | 9 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | 14.3% | 9 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0% | 9 |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | 0% | 11 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | 0% | 9 |
Rifle Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 22 | 100% | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 | 22 | 100% | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 | 20 | 100% | 4 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 4 |
Rifle Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 463 | 121 | 24.8% | 14 |
| 2024 | 458 | 121 | 25.1% | 9 |
| 2023 | 492 | 110 | 21.3% | 23 |
| 2022 | 393 | 105 | 25.4% | 20 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | 6 | 14.8% | 14 |
| 2024 | 30 | 6 | 13.3% | 9 |
| 2023 | 24 | 6 | 16.7% | 23 |
| 2022 | 31 | 5 | 16.1% | 20 |
Rifle Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 250 | 1440 | 96% | 14 |
| 2024 | 230 | 1600 | 99.6% | 6 |
| 2023 | 290 | 1600 | 100% | 21 |
| 2022 | 367 | 1600 | 98.9% | 15 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 181 | 72 | 29.8% | 14 |
| 2024 | 151 | 80 | 45.7% | 6 |
| 2023 | 154 | 80 | 44.8% | 21 |
| 2022 | 130 | 80 | 61.5% | 15 |
Rifle Controlled either sex
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 175 | 50 | 27.4% | 7 |
| 2024 | 183 | 50 | 26.8% | 8 |
| 2023 | 173 | 50 | 27.7% | 7 |
| 2022 | 180 | 50 | 27.8% | 6 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 3 | 18.2% | 7 |
| 2024 | 2 | 3 | 50% | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 | 3 | 40% | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 | 3 | 0% | 6 |
Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data
Muzzleloader Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 209 | 27 | 12.4% | 18 |
| 2024 | 175 | 27 | 14.9% | 19 |
| 2023 | 178 | 27 | 14.6% | 19 |
| 2022 | 229 | 27 | 11.4% | 20 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 1 | 0% | 18 |
| 2024 | 17 | 1 | 5.9% | 19 |
| 2023 | 10 | 1 | 0% | 19 |
| 2022 | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | 20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Oregon Elk Unit 248?
The most recent published odds are 20.3% for resident applicants in 2025 — 2,837 applicants for 605 tags on the Archery Controlled bull/buck only hunt. The nonresident pool for that same hunt drew at 14.8% (30 tags, 149 applicants). Points required in 2025: 11.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Oregon Elk Unit 248?
In 2025, this unit took about 11 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 248?
Competition in the resident pool for the Archery Controlled bull/buck only hunt looks increasing. Odds ran 23.3% in 2024 and 20.3% in 2025. The other pool can move the other way, so check both tables.
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