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Oregon Elk — Unit 235 (Badlands)

Oregon Elk Unit 235 (Badlands) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

50.5%

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Draw Odds (2025)

Resident · Muzzleloader Controlled bull/buck only

Points Req.

Tags (Resident)

105

Applicants (Resident)

Data source: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) - Point Summary Reports XLSX · Last updated 2026-06-09 · ✓ Verified

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Archery Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2023	128	44	34.4%	6
2022	159	42	26.4%	8

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2023	2	2	0%	6

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Muzzleloader Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	105	55	50.5%	5
2024	94	55	56.4%	5
2023	105	55	50.5%	4
2022	99	55	53.5%	4

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	6	3	33.3%	5
2024	8	3	25%	5
2023	5	3	40%	4
2022	11	3	18.2%	4

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Rifle Controlled either sex

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	53	30	54.7%	3
2024	46	30	63%	3
2023	62	30	46.8%	3
2022	63	30	46%	3

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	3	2	33.3%	3
2024	2	2	50%	3
2023	2	2	50%	3
2022	2	2	50%	3

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	557	495	86.2%	7
2024	494	495	96%	6
2023	533	495	88.4%	7
2022	535	495	89%	5

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	16	25	93.8%	7
2024	22	25	95.5%	6
2023	25	25	96%	7
2022	21	25	90.5%	5

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	505	330	63.2%	8
2024	513	330	63.9%	5
2023	456	330	69.5%	11
2022	553	330	58.8%	10

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	15	17	73.3%	8
2024	6	17	33.3%	5
2023	17	17	76.5%	11
2022	10	17	50%	10

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for Oregon Elk Unit 235?

The most recent published odds are 50.5% for resident applicants in 2025 — 105 applicants for 55 tags on the Muzzleloader Controlled bull/buck only hunt. The nonresident pool for that same hunt drew at 33.3% (3 tags, 6 applicants). Points required in 2025: 5.

How many preference/bonus points do I need for Oregon Elk Unit 235?

In 2025, this unit took about 5 points in the resident pool. The other residency pool can differ sharply. Refer to the year-by-year table for historical point requirements and trends.

Is the competition increasing for Oregon Elk Unit 235?

Competition in the resident pool for the Muzzleloader Controlled bull/buck only hunt looks decreasing or stable. Odds ran 50.5% in 2023 and 50.5% in 2025. The other pool can move the other way, so check both tables.

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