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Oregon · Elk · Unit 53
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Resident draw
49.2%Draw odds, all applicants
288Tags (2026)
585First-choice applicants
3Preference points that drew every time
39.8%2025 harvest success
45.0%Public land (share of harvest)
Odds by preference points (2026 draw)
| Preference points | Applicants | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 175 | 0.0% |
| 1 | 151 | 0.0% |
| 2 | 159 | 71.1% |
| 3 | 63 | 100% |
| 4 | 15 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 12 | 100% |
| 7 | 0 | 100% * |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 0 | 100% * |
| 12 | 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.