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Oregon Elk — Unit 246 (Murderers Cr Unit)

Oregon Elk Unit 246 (Murderers Cr Unit) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

81%

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Draw Odds (2025)

Resident · Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

11

Points Req.

385

Tags (Resident)

452

Applicants (Resident)

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

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 452 385 81% 11
2024 459 440 91.1% 6
2023 533 440 78.4% 10
2022 575 440 73.2% 4

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 27 19 66.7% 11
2024 34 22 58.8% 6
2023 34 22 55.9% 10
2022 27 22 70.4% 4

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 560 248 42.1% 8
2024 690 275 38% 8
2023 545 275 48.1% 11
2022 690 275 38.8% 9

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 22 12 54.5% 8
2024 20 14 65% 8
2023 35 14 31.4% 11
2022 16 14 43.8% 9

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 86 193 100% 2
2024 92 193 100% 4
2023 91 193 100% 3
2022 105 193 100% 5

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 7 10 100% 2
2024 4 10 100% 4
2023 8 10 100% 3
2022 4 10 100% 5

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 298 930 99.3% 11
2024 329 1030 98.2% 16
2023 331 1030 99.7% 12
2022 325 1030 99.4% 9

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 87 47 33.3% 11
2024 87 52 43.7% 16
2023 67 52 38.8% 12
2022 75 52 68% 9

Rifle Controlled either sex

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2022 111 50 43.2% 4

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2022 7 3 28.6% 4

Rifle Controlled either sex

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2022 5 22 100% 1

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 806 413 48.8% 8
2024 1,002 468 44.4% 22
2023 1,074 468 41.4% 8
2022 1,012 468 44% 10

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 53 21 18.9% 8
2024 55 23 27.3% 22
2023 63 23 25.4% 8
2022 58 23 25.9% 10

Rifle Controlled either sex

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 101 50 47.5% 8
2024 117 50 41% 8
2023 120 50 40% 7

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 7 3 28.6% 8
2024 3 3 66.7% 8
2023 2 3 100% 7

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Archery Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 1,331 468 33.4% 16
2024 1,320 495 35.7% 13
2023 1,453 495 32.4% 9
2022 1,693 495 27.8% 10

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 75 23 20% 16
2024 74 25 21.6% 13
2023 85 25 18.8% 9
2022 75 25 21.3% 10
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for Oregon Elk Unit 246?
The most recent published odds are 81% for resident applicants in 2025 — 452 applicants for 385 tags on the Rifle Controlled bull/buck only hunt. The nonresident pool for that same hunt drew at 66.7% (19 tags, 27 applicants). Points required in 2025: 11.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Oregon Elk Unit 246?
In 2025, this unit took about 11 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 246?
Competition in the resident pool for the Rifle Controlled bull/buck only hunt looks increasing. Odds ran 100% in 2025 and 81% in 2025. The other pool can move the other way, so check both tables.

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