Oregon The Dalles Watershed Bow:elk draw odds
1 hunt code for elk. 2026: 5 tags, 85 applicants per hunt.
The draw in The Dalles Watershed Bow2026 draw
241R5 tags, 85 applied, 5% drew.
One of Oregon's hardest elk draws: 17th hardest of 418 in 2026.
At a glance
Elk hunt codes
1
Archery
Tags · 2026
5
across 1 hunt
Applicants · 2026
82
16 per tag
Hunt codes
Elk huntsin The Dalles Watershed Bow
Whole-hunt draw results: applicants, tags and the share that drew.
| Hunt code | What it is | Draw result · 2026 | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 241R | One elk · archery · Aug 29–Sep 27The Dalles Watershed Bow* | 3 of 82 drew | 5 |
Some hunt codes cover several units; the hunt page lists them all.
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.
Public land & access
Each program opens on the state's site. Check on-the-ground signage.
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Source: ODFW