Oregon Fossil Unit Private Elk: Draw Odds, Harvest & Access

Hunt codes

Elk huntsin Fossil Unit Private

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

Hunt code	What it is	Draw result · 2020	Success 3-yr
245E	Fossil Unit Private	439 of 439 drew	27–31%

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

Harvest

Harvest success by hunt, 2019–2020

% success

245E27–31%

27%

31%

20192020

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.

Public land & access

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