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Oregon Elk — Unit 252 (Starkey Unit No. 1)

Oregon Elk Unit 252 (Starkey Unit No. 1) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

16.2%

Draw Odds (2025)

Resident

15

Points Req.

385

Tags Available

2,263

Applicants

Data source: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) - Preference Point Draw Reports · Last updated 2026-04-14

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Controlled

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 2,263 385 16.2% 15
2024 2,104 385 17.4% 15
2023 2,168 385 16.9% 11
2022 2,314 358 14.7% 19

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 141 19 9.9% 15
2024 118 19 11% 15
2023 108 19 12% 11
2022 104 18 11.5% 19

Controlled

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 91 990 100% 8
2024 87 990 100% 6
2023 75 990 100% 4
2022 103 990 100% 12

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 6 50 100% 8
2024 8 50 100% 6
2023 1 50 100% 4
2022 3 50 100% 12

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Controlled

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2022 92 220 100% 5

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2022 3 11 100% 5

Controlled

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 903 1300 98.6% 16
2024 791 1300 97.5% 18
2023 732 1300 97.1% 16
2022 600 1300 99.2% 15

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 171 65 27.5% 16
2024 158 65 27.2% 18
2023 171 65 29.2% 16
2022 137 65 47.4% 15

Controlled

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 99 30 29.3% 7
2024 104 30 27.9% 6
2023 109 30 26.6% 6
2022 97 20 19.6% 6

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 12 2 8.3% 7
2024 7 2 14.3% 6
2023 9 2 11.1% 6
2022 9 1 11.1% 6

Controlled

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 205 3 1.5% 16
2024 228 3 1.3% 16
2023 194 3 1.5% 16
2022 208 3 1.4% 14

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 22 1 0% 16
2024 17 1 0% 16
2023 16 1 0% 16
2022 12 1 0% 14

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Controlled

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 75 17 21.3% 8
2024 103 11 9.7% 14
2023 66 17 24.2% 12
2022 205 44 21% 12

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 4 1 25% 8
2024 7 1 14.3% 14
2023 4 1 25% 12
2022 11 2 9.1% 12

Controlled

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 541 17 3% 25
2024 437 9 1.8% 25
2023 357 12 3.1% 22
2022 372 12 3% 22

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 42 1 0% 25
2024 22 1 4.5% 25
2023 15 1 0% 22
2022 17 1 5.9% 22

Any Legal Weapon — Historical Draw Data

Controlled

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 90 440 100% 6
2024 49 220 100% 4
2023 64 220 100% 6

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 4 22 100% 6
2023 2 11 100% 6

Controlled

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 603 440 70.3% 7
2024 542 275 48.9% 9
2023 523 275 51.8% 13

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 25 22 64% 7
2024 21 14 47.6% 9
2023 12 14 33.3% 13

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for Oregon Elk Unit 252?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 16.2% (2025). There were 2,263 applicants for 385 available tags. Points required: 15.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Oregon Elk Unit 252?
In 2025, this unit required approximately 15 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 252?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 98.6% in 2025 and 16.2% in 2025.

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