Oregon Desolation Unit:elk draw odds & harvest
1 hunt code for elk. 2019: 183 applicants per hunt.
The draw in Desolation Unit2019 draw
250A11 drew, 183 applied.
One of Oregon's hardest elk draws: 19th hardest of 418 in 2019.
Hunt codes
Elk huntsin Desolation Unit
Whole-hunt draw results: applicants, tags and the share that drew.
| Hunt code | What it is | Draw result · 2019 | Success 3-yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250A | Desolation Unit | 11 of 180 drew | 44% |
Some hunt codes cover several units; the hunt page lists them all.
Harvest
How hunters didin Desolation Unit.
Harvest success by hunt, 2019–2019
% success250A44%
44%
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”
- Application fee
- “CONTROLLED HUNT APPLICATION $8.00 $10.00 $11.00 $12.00”
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