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Oregon · Elk · Unit 53
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Resident draw
74.3%Draw odds, all applicants
110Tags (2026)
148First-choice applicants
2Preference points that drew every time
15.0%2025 harvest success
40.0%Public land (share of harvest)
Odds by preference points (2026 draw)
| Preference points | Applicants | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 61 | 0.0% |
| 1 | 45 | 91.1% |
| 2 | 29 | 100% |
| 3 | 8 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 0 | 100% * |
| 7 | 0 | 100% * |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
* No applicants at that level; odds inferred from the levels around it.
Resident, first-choice applicants only. ODFW's draw reports in this dataset do not split out nonresidents. Source: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife draw and harvest reports. Verify boundaries, dates and rules with the agency before you apply.