Oregon Fossil Private:elk draw odds & harvest
1 hunt code for elk. 2026: 688 tags, 321 applicants per hunt.
The draw in Fossil Private2026 draw
245D688 tags, 321 applied, 37% drew.
237th hardest of 418 Oregon elk draws in 2026.
Hunt codes
Elk huntsin Fossil Private
Whole-hunt draw results: applicants, tags and the share that drew.
| Hunt code | What it is | Draw result · 2022 | Success 3-yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 245D | One antlerless elk · any legal weapon · Aug 1–Mar 31Fossil Private* | 385 of 385 drew | 39–42% |
Some hunt codes cover several units; the hunt page lists them all.
Harvest
How hunters didin Fossil Private.
Harvest success by hunt, 2022–2025
% success245D39–42%
39%
42%
39%
202220232025
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”
Rules for 2026.
Season dates · 2026
- 245DAny Legal Weapon · Any Legal WeaponAug 1–Mar 31
Confirm in the regulations before you go.
Public land & access
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Answers use the same figures as this page.
Source: ODFW