Oregon S Malheur Rvr:elk draw odds & harvest
1 hunt code for elk. 2026: 165 tags, 68 applicants per hunt.
The draw in S Malheur Rvr2026 draw
266C165 tags, 68 applied, 32% drew.
195th hardest of 418 Oregon elk draws in 2026.
At a glance
Elk hunt codes
1
Any legal weapon
Harvest success 3-yr
3–6%
Hunt codes
Elk huntsin S Malheur Rvr
Whole-hunt draw results: applicants, tags and the share that drew.
| Hunt code | What it is | Draw result · 2023 | Success 3-yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 266C | One antlerless elk · any legal weapon · Aug 15–Sep 30S Malheur Rvr* | 151 of 151 drew | 3–6% |
Some hunt codes cover several units; the hunt page lists them all.
Harvest
How hunters didin S Malheur Rvr.
Harvest success by hunt, 2019–2025
% success266C3–28%
20%
28%
7%
4%
6%
3%
201920202022202320242025
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
- 266CAny Legal Weapon · Any Legal WeaponAug 15–Sep 30
Confirm in the regulations before you go.
Public land & access
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Source: ODFW