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Oregon Elk Deer (Antlerless)

Unit 18 (Alsea)

Oregon Hunting Guide — Elk, Deer (Antlerless)

ODFW manages this Oregon elk controlled hunt. Tags are issued through the state's 75/25 preference-point and random draw process. Use the live draw-odds chart on this page for the most recent ODFW data.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 18

ODFW manages this Oregon elk controlled hunt. Tags are issued through the state's 75/25 preference-point and random draw process. Use the live draw-odds chart on this page for the most recent ODFW data.

Where to Find Elk in the N Alsea

ODFW publishes habitat, access, and distribution notes for this WMU on myodfw.com. Consult the current controlled-hunt navigation page and big-game hub for the season you are planning.

How to Hunt Elk in the N Alsea

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Elk Success Rates

Refer to the draw-odds and harvest chart on this page for the most recent ODFW-published data for elk in the N Alsea.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Archery— Controlled3931512.1% 9
Rifle— Controlled3936110.5% 16
Rifle— Controlled4432413.3% 8
Rifle— Controlled550119100.0% 6
Rifle— Controlled159016.7% 7

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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ODFW runs a 75/25 preference-point / random draw for controlled hunts. The Draw Odds chart on this page is fed directly by ODFW's published draw statistics for this hunt.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are Oregon controlled-hunt tags allocated for this unit?
ODFW uses a 75/25 split — 75% of tags go to the highest preference-point holders and 25% are allocated by random draw, giving newer applicants a chance every year.
Where do I find the official regulations for this Oregon unit?
Current season dates, boundaries, and tag quotas are published in the Oregon Big Game eRegulations and on myodfw.com's controlled-hunt navigation pages.
What animals can I harvest on the Alsea antlerless tag?
Antlerless tags allow harvest of deer without visible antlers or with antlers below a specified length. Read your tag and current ODFW regulations carefully for exact legal animal definitions for hunt code 618.
How do I apply for the Alsea antlerless deer tag?
Apply through ODFW's controlled hunt system at myodfw.com using hunt code 618. Oregon's 75/25 draw split means 25% of tags go to random applicants every year regardless of preference points.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-18.

  1. Oregon Big Game Regs (eRegulations) — Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) · supports: WMU boundaries and controlled-hunt numbers, Season dates by weapon and species · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. ODFW Big Game Hub — Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) · supports: Species season structures, WMU-level special regulations · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. ODFW Big Game Statistics — Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) · supports: Per-WMU harvest totals and hunter success rates · accessed 2026-04-17
  4. ODFW Controlled Hunt Navigation — Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) · supports: 75/25 preference-point / random draw structure, Historical draw odds per hunt number · accessed 2026-04-17