Oregon Unit 42:elk draw odds
1 hunt code for elk, Hood. Part of elk herd unit Hood. 2026: 135 applicants per hunt.
Oregon · Unit 42
Unit 42Neighbor units
Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
Herd · 2026
400
population
Hunt codes
Elk huntsin Unit 42
Whole-hunt draw results: applicants, tags and the share that drew.
| Hunt code | What it is | Draw result · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| M42 | Hood |
Some hunt codes cover several units; the hunt page lists them all.
Herd
How the herdis doing.
How the herd is doing
Herd unit Hood
Population estimate 2026
400
Population estimateFlat
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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.
Map & access
Unit 42and the units around it
Neighbors with a FarWide page open on click.
Public land & access
Each program opens on the state's site. Check on-the-ground signage.
Offline maps
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Members
Unit 42 hunt pack
One file, layered: the unit boundary, with each elk hunt's draw odds and harvest success attached to the unit.
- Unit boundary
- Draw odds per hunt
- Harvest success per hunt
Ask FarWide
Answers use the same figures as this page.
Source: ODFW · Updated Nov 13, 2026