257ARES + NRPreference draw
Unit Elk Cr elk,Elk Cr
Units: Elk Cr·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents
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Answer card2023 draw · Resident
In 2023, 11 of 20 residents applying drew. Everyone with 2 or more points drew.
Draw result · 2023
55%
11 of 20 drew
Harvest success
50–85%
Range, 2020–2023
Applicants · 2023
20
Odds by point level · 2023 · Resident
You are in the 0 row| Points | Applicants | Drew | Odds · 2023 results | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ | 9 | 9 | 100% | Likely |
| 1 | 5 | 2 | 40% | Coin flip |
| 0You · 0 pts | 6 | 0 | <1% | Long shot |
Why "drew out at" and your odds differ: the cutoff is one number, while odds count everyone who applied at each level.
What it is
- Hunt
- Elk Cr
- Who can apply
- Residents and nonresidents
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
Harvest success, 257A
2019–20231967%2058%2250%2385%
2023: 11 taken by 13 hunters.
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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”
- Application fee
- “CONTROLLED HUNT APPLICATION $8.00 $10.00 $11.00 $12.00”
Rules for 2026.
Source: ODFW