M16 · Either sex

Unit 16 elk,Santiam

Units: 16

Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
Answer card2026 draw · Nonresident

428 applied in 2026.

Bulls / 100 cows
11
Santiam, 2026
Applicants · 2026
428
Draw results · whole hunt
YearApplicants
2026428

Oregon prints whole-hunt figures, not results by point level.

Draw history
YearDraw
2026428 applicants
2025399 applicants
2024414 applicants
What it is
Hunt
Santiam

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Other elk hunts in Unit 16
Before you apply
Points
“For deer, elk, pronghorn and spring bear hunts (Premium Hunts excluded), most tags (75%) are awarded to those first choice applicants with the most preference points. The remaining 25% are awarded randomly amongst all first choice applicants, so everyone that applies always…”
Tag fee
“NONRESIDENT ELK $588.00 $660.00 $715.00 $775.00”
Tag fee
“RESIDENT ELK $49.50 $56.00 $60.00 $65.00”
Tag fee
“SPECIAL ELK (DV/Pioneer) $26.00 $29.00 $31.00 $33.00”

Rules for 2026.

Source: ODFW · Updated Nov 13, 2026