Answer card2026 draw · Resident
572 applied in 2026.
Bulls / 100 cows
3
Desolation, 2026
Applicants · 2026
572
Draw results · whole hunt
| Year | Applicants |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 572 |
Oregon prints whole-hunt figures, not results by point level.
What it is
- Hunt
- Desolation
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
Other elk hunts in Unit 50
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Answers use the same figures as this page.
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