Oregon NW Santiam:elk draw odds & harvest
2 hunt codes for elk. 2026: 22 tags, 185 applicants per hunt.
Hardest draw in NW Santiam2026 draw
216D22 tags, 185 applied, 9% drew.
One of Oregon's hardest elk draws: 35th hardest of 418 in 2026.
Hunt codes
Elk huntsin NW Santiam
Whole-hunt draw results: applicants, tags and the share that drew.
| Hunt code | What it is | Draw result · 2024 | Success 3-yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216D | One antlerless elk · any legal weapon · Dec 1–Mar 31NW Santiam* | 50 of 178 drew | 34–41% |
| 216F | NW Santiam | 20 of 90 drew | 38% |
Some hunt codes cover several units; the hunt page lists them all.
Harvest
How hunters didin NW Santiam.
Harvest success by hunt, 2019–2025
% success216D34–43%
43%
38%
35%
34%
41%
40%
201920202022202320242025
216F38%
38%
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”
Rules for 2026.
Season dates · 2026
- 216DAny Legal Weapon · Any Legal WeaponDec 1–Mar 31
Confirm in the regulations before you go.
Public land & access
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Source: ODFW