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Oregon Elk — Unit 257 (Elk Cr)

Oregon Elk Unit 257 (Elk Cr) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

85.9%

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Draw Odds (2025)

Resident · Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

4

Points Req.

83

Tags (Resident)

92

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.
2023 20 15 75% 4
2022 36 15 41.7% 3

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 92 83 85.9% 4
2024 115 83 68.7% 6
2023 120 83 65.8% 5
2022 117 83 67.5% 6

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 7 4 57.1% 4
2024 12 4 33.3% 6
2023 8 4 50% 5
2022 10 4 40% 6

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 300 55 17.7% 5
2024 289 132 43.6% 9
2023 279 132 46.6% 7
2022 376 132 34.8% 7

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 14 3 14.3% 5
2024 15 7 40% 9
2023 6 7 33.3% 7
2022 10 7 10% 7

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 808 215 25.4% 20
2024 788 215 26% 18
2023 908 216 22.7% 18
2022 992 208 20% 18

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 66 11 15.2% 20
2024 71 11 8.5% 18
2023 102 11 7.8% 18
2022 90 10 8.9% 18

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 50 165 100% 3
2024 53 165 100% 4
2023 54 165 100% 4
2022 69 165 100% 6

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 6 8 100% 3
2024 6 8 100% 4
2023 4 8 100% 4
2022 11 8 72.7% 6

Rifle Controlled either sex

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 36 10 27.8% 7
2024 40 10 25% 4
2023 29 10 34.5% 9
2022 50 10 18% 6

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 4 1 0% 7
2024 1 1 0% 4
2023 1 1 0% 9
2022 2 1 50% 6

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 1,334 550 39.2% 11
2024 1,378 550 38% 19
2023 1,481 550 35.3% 21
2022 1,727 540 29.7% 18

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 92 28 29.3% 11
2024 117 28 20.5% 19
2023 129 28 17.8% 21
2022 104 27 21.2% 18

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 90 440 100% 4
2024 93 440 100% 6
2023 92 440 100% 9
2022 123 440 100% 6

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 9 22 100% 4
2024 7 22 100% 6
2023 8 22 100% 9
2022 9 22 100% 6
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for Oregon Elk Unit 257?
The most recent published odds are 85.9% for resident applicants in 2025 — 92 applicants for 83 tags on the Rifle Controlled bull/buck only hunt. The nonresident pool for that same hunt drew at 57.1% (4 tags, 7 applicants). Points required in 2025: 4.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Oregon Elk Unit 257?
In 2025, this unit took about 4 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 257?
Competition in the resident pool for the Rifle Controlled bull/buck only hunt looks decreasing or stable. Odds ran 25.4% in 2025 and 85.9% in 2025. The other pool can move the other way, so check both tables.

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