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Oregon Elk — Unit 254 (Mt Emily Unit Bow No. 1)

Oregon Elk Unit 254 (Mt Emily Unit Bow No. 1) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

1.8%

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Draw Odds (2025)

Resident · Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Points Req.

Tags (Resident)

3,001

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	3,001	56	1.8%	26
2024	3,161	57	1.7%	25
2023	2,943	55	1.8%	24
2022	2,705	55	2%	23

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	237	3	0.4%	26
2024	208	3	0.5%	25
2023	226	3	0.4%	24
2022	212	3	0.5%	23

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	74	143	100%	20
2024	67	176	100%	12
2023	69	176	100%	12
2022	61	176	100%	16

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	6	7	100%	20
2024	7	9	100%	12
2023	9	9	88.9%	12
2022	6	9	100%	16

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	578	528	86.9%	21
2024	636	660	98.6%	16
2023	580	660	98.1%	25
2022	520	660	100%	20

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	51	26	51%	21
2024	49	33	67.3%	16
2023	55	33	60%	25
2022	47	33	70.2%	20

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	8,127	58	0.7%	28
2024	7,275	58	0.8%	26
2023	6,856	58	0.8%	27
2022	6,554	57	0.8%	27

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	494	3	0.2%	28
2024	433	3	0.2%	26
2023	433	3	0.2%	27
2022	393	3	0.3%	27

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	197	231	100%	14
2024	206	330	100%	18
2023	196	330	100%	18
2022	200	330	100%	15

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	17	12	64.7%	14
2024	10	17	100%	18
2023	9	17	100%	18
2022	12	17	100%	15

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for Oregon Elk Unit 254?

The most recent published odds are 1.8% for resident applicants in 2025 — 3,001 applicants for 56 tags on the Rifle Controlled bull/buck only hunt. The nonresident pool for that same hunt drew at 0.4% (3 tags, 237 applicants). Points required in 2025: 26.

How many preference/bonus points do I need for Oregon Elk Unit 254?

In 2025, this unit took about 26 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 254?

Competition in the resident pool for the Rifle Controlled bull/buck only hunt looks increasing. Odds ran 86.9% in 2025 and 1.8% in 2025. The other pool can move the other way, so check both tables.

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