Oregon SE Cascades: draw, harvest & access

Hunt codes

Elk huntsin SE Cascades

Whole-hunt draw results: applicants, tags and the share that drew.

Hunt code	What it is	Draw result · 2024	Success 3-yr
231X	One bull elk · any legal weapon · Oct 28–Nov 1SE Cascades*	390 of 390 drew	0–4%

Some hunt codes cover several units; the hunt page lists them all.

Harvest

Harvest success by hunt, 2020–2025

% success

231X0–4%

3%

4%

0%

2020202220232025

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

Confirm in the regulations before you go.

Public land & access

Each program opens on the state's site. Check on-the-ground signage.