Oregon SW Santiam:elk draw odds & harvest
1 hunt code for elk. 2026: 11 tags, 167 applicants per hunt.
The draw in SW Santiam2026 draw
216B11 tags, 167 applied, 5% drew.
One of Oregon's hardest elk draws: 18th hardest of 418 in 2026.
Hunt codes
Elk huntsin SW Santiam
Whole-hunt draw results: applicants, tags and the share that drew.
| Hunt code | What it is | Draw result · 2024 | Success 3-yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216B | One antlerless elk · any legal weapon · Dec 1–Mar 31SW Santiam* | 11 of 169 drew | 29–73% |
Some hunt codes cover several units; the hunt page lists them all.
Harvest
How hunters didin SW Santiam.
Harvest success by hunt, 2019–2025
% success216B29–74%
34%
32%
67%
29%
53%
74%
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
- 216BAny Legal Weapon · Any Legal WeaponDec 1–Mar 31
Confirm in the regulations before you go.
Public land & access
Each program opens on the state's site. Check on-the-ground signage.
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Answers use the same figures as this page.
Source: ODFW