278MHigh Desert Muzzleloader
Oregon · Elk · Unit 78
Easier draw; check hunt fit
Resident draw
100%Draw odds, all applicants
60Tags (2026)
60First-choice applicants
1Preference points that drew every time
17.9%2025 harvest success
91.0%Public land (share of harvest)
Odds by preference points (2026 draw)
| Preference points | Applicants | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 37 | 0.0% |
| 1 | 19 | 100% |
| 2 | 3 | 100% |
| 3 | 0 | 100% * |
| 4 | 0 | 100% * |
| 5 | 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.