Oregon Elk — Unit 255 (Mill Cr Watershed)
Oregon Elk Unit 255 (Mill Cr Watershed) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
7.1%
↑Draw Odds (2025)
Resident · Archery Controlled bull/buck only
18
Points Req.
20
Tags (Resident)
268
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 | 268 | 20 | 7.1% | 18 |
| 2024 | 302 | 20 | 6.3% | 21 |
| 2023 | 286 | 20 | 6.6% | 18 |
| 2022 | 262 | 20 | 7.3% | 20 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | 1 | 0% | 18 |
| 2024 | 22 | 1 | 4.5% | 21 |
| 2023 | 16 | 1 | 0% | 18 |
| 2022 | 19 | 1 | 5.3% | 20 |
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
Rifle Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 904 | 27 | 2.9% | 22 |
| 2024 | 801 | 27 | 3.2% | 26 |
| 2023 | 865 | 25 | 2.8% | 21 |
| 2022 | 738 | 25 | 3.3% | 24 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77 | 1 | 0% | 22 |
| 2024 | 68 | 1 | 1.5% | 26 |
| 2023 | 67 | 1 | 0% | 21 |
| 2022 | 61 | 1 | 1.6% | 24 |
Rifle Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | 44 | 100% | 16 |
| 2024 | 20 | 55 | 100% | 16 |
| 2023 | 11 | 55 | 100% | 5 |
| 2022 | 14 | 55 | 100% | 8 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 16 |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | 66.7% | 16 |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 5 |
Rifle Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92 | 264 | 100% | 13 |
| 2024 | 84 | 330 | 100% | 9 |
| 2023 | 89 | 330 | 100% | 6 |
| 2022 | 84 | 330 | 100% | 12 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | 13 | 52% | 13 |
| 2024 | 10 | 17 | 100% | 9 |
| 2023 | 12 | 17 | 100% | 6 |
| 2022 | 13 | 17 | 100% | 12 |
Rifle Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,606 | 25 | 1.5% | 22 |
| 2024 | 1,489 | 25 | 1.6% | 25 |
| 2023 | 1,421 | 26 | 1.8% | 20 |
| 2022 | 1,398 | 26 | 1.8% | 24 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 122 | 1 | 0% | 22 |
| 2024 | 116 | 1 | 0.9% | 25 |
| 2023 | 109 | 1 | 0% | 20 |
| 2022 | 124 | 1 | 0.8% | 24 |
Rifle Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | 138 | 100% | 13 |
| 2024 | 23 | 193 | 100% | 2 |
| 2023 | 25 | 193 | 100% | 12 |
| 2022 | 24 | 193 | 100% | 13 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 7 | 100% | 13 |
| 2024 | 3 | 10 | 100% | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 12 |
| 2022 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 13 |
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