Oregon Bartlett Bench Elk: Draw Odds, Harvest & Access

Hunt codes

Elk huntsin Bartlett Bench

Whole-hunt draw results: applicants, tags and the share that drew.

Hunt code	What it is	Draw result · 2024	Success 3-yr
256A	One antlerless elk · any legal weapon · Aug 1–Oct 31Bartlett Bench*	21 of 45 drew	50–75%

Some hunt codes cover several units; the hunt page lists them all.

Harvest

Harvest success by hunt, 2019–2025

% success

256A50–83%

59%

83%

77%

50%

62%

75%

201920202022202320242025

45%+28–45%Under 28%

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

Confirm in the regulations before you go.

Public land & access

Each program opens on the state's site. Check on-the-ground signage.