253R1Eagle Cap Zone
Oregon · Elk · Unit 53
Easier draw; check hunt fit
Resident draw
98.6%Draw odds, all applicants
832Tags (2026)
844First-choice applicants
3Preference points that drew every time
22.6%2025 harvest success
87.0%Public land (share of harvest)
Odds by preference points (2026 draw)
| Preference points | Applicants | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 603 | 0.0% |
| 1 | 158 | 98.1% |
| 2 | 52 | 94.2% |
| 3 | 13 | 100% |
| 4 | 7 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
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.