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Oregon Elk

Unit 78 (High Desert)

Oregon Hunting Guide — Elk

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 78

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 High Desert No. 1

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 High Desert No. 1

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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 High Desert No. 1.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Archery— Controlled44057173.2% 5
Archery— Controlled44054776.4% 10
Muzzleloader— Controlled13876100.0% 5
Rifle— Controlled102045.0% 3

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.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

  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