Oregon Starkey Experimental Forest:elk draw odds & harvest
1 hunt code for elk. 2021: 312 applicants per hunt.
The draw in Starkey Experimental Forest2021 draw
252C12 drew, 312 applied.
One of Oregon's hardest elk draws: 15th hardest of 418 in 2021.
Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
Harvest success, 3 yr
26%
Hunt codes
Elk huntsin Starkey Experimental Forest
Whole-hunt draw results: applicants, tags and the share that drew.
| Hunt code | What it is | Draw result · 2021 | Success 3-yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 252C | Starkey Experimental Forest | 12 of 297 drew | 26% |
Some hunt codes cover several units; the hunt page lists them all.
Harvest
How hunters didin Starkey Experimental Forest.
Harvest success by hunt, 2019–2019
% success252C26%
26%
2019
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
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Source: ODFW · Updated Nov 13, 2026