Oregon Elk — Unit 253 (S Catherine Cr)
Oregon Elk Unit 253 (S Catherine Cr) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
75%
↓Draw Odds (2025)
Resident · Archery Controlled bull/buck only
3
Points Req.
55
Tags (Resident)
72
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 | 72 | 55 | 75% | 3 |
| 2024 | 69 | 55 | 78.3% | 9 |
| 2023 | 78 | 55 | 69.2% | 5 |
| 2022 | 112 | 28 | 24.1% | 6 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 | 3 | 50% | 9 |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | 50% | 5 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | 25% | 6 |
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
Rifle Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70 | 110 | 100% | 2 |
| 2024 | 63 | 110 | 100% | 3 |
| 2023 | 74 | 110 | 100% | 7 |
| 2022 | 93 | 110 | 100% | 3 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 6 | 100% | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 6 | 100% | 3 |
Rifle Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 779 | 1795 | 98.7% | 17 |
| 2024 | 767 | 1795 | 98% | 14 |
| 2023 | 676 | 1795 | 98.4% | 12 |
| 2022 | 686 | 1795 | 98.5% | 18 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 237 | 90 | 25.7% | 17 |
| 2024 | 201 | 90 | 32.8% | 14 |
| 2023 | 188 | 90 | 46.3% | 12 |
| 2022 | 198 | 90 | 44.9% | 18 |
Rifle Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 200 | 100% | 3 |
| 2024 | 15 | 200 | 100% | 5 |
| 2023 | 24 | 200 | 100% | 5 |
| 2022 | 20 | 200 | 100% | 6 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | 10 | 55.6% | 3 |
| 2024 | 12 | 10 | 83.3% | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 | 10 | 100% | 5 |
| 2022 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 6 |
Rifle Controlled either sex
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | 30 | 47.5% | 5 |
| 2024 | 52 | 30 | 55.8% | 4 |
| 2023 | 28 | 30 | 100% | 6 |
| 2022 | 40 | 20 | 50% | 5 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 6 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | 0% | 5 |
Rifle Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 725 | 303 | 39.7% | 5 |
| 2024 | 789 | 303 | 36.5% | 8 |
| 2023 | 721 | 303 | 39.9% | 10 |
| 2022 | 728 | 275 | 36% | 10 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62 | 15 | 16.1% | 5 |
| 2024 | 53 | 15 | 18.9% | 8 |
| 2023 | 67 | 15 | 14.9% | 10 |
| 2022 | 60 | 14 | 21.7% | 10 |
Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data
Muzzleloader Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 | 165 | 100% | 2 |
| 2024 | 55 | 165 | 100% | 4 |
| 2023 | 31 | 165 | 100% | 3 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 8 | 100% | 4 |
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