Oregon Unit 29:elk draw odds
3 hunt codes for elk, Evans Creek. Part of elk herd unit Evans Creek. 2026: 11 to 22 tags, 7 to 108 applicants per hunt.
Oregon · Unit 29
Unit 29Neighbor units
Hardest draw in Unit 292026 draw
22922 tags, 108 applied, 16% drew.
72nd hardest of 418 Oregon elk draws in 2026.
Hunt codes
Elk huntsin Unit 29
Whole-hunt draw results: applicants, tags and the share that drew.
| Hunt code | What it is | Draw result · 2026 | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 229 | One antlerless elk · any legal weapon · Nov 15–Mar 31Evans Cr Unit | 17 of 108 drew | 22 |
| 229T | One antlerless elk · youth only · Aug 15–Dec 31Evans Cr Unit Youth | 3 of 7 drew | 11 |
| M29 | Evans Cr |
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Herd
How the herdis doing.
How the herd is doing
Herd unit Evans Creek
Population estimate 2026
900
Bulls / 100 cows 2025
18
Calves / 100 cows 2025
21
Population estimateRising
2020202120222023202420252026
Bulls per 100 cowsRising
2020202220232025
Calves per 100 cowsFalling
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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.
Season dates · 2026
- 229Any Legal Weapon · Any Legal WeaponNov 15–Mar 31
- 229TYouth Only · Youth OnlyAug 15–Dec 31
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Unit 29 hunt pack
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- Draw odds per hunt
- Harvest success per hunt
Unit 29 · 229
17 of 108 drew
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Source: ODFW · Updated Nov 13, 2026