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Oregon Elk — Unit 247 (Northside Unit)
Oregon Elk Unit 247 (Northside Unit) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
78.2%
↓Draw Odds (2025)
Resident · Rifle Controlled bull/buck only
10
Points Req.
330
Tags (Resident)
403
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 | 403 | 330 | 78.2% | 10 |
| 2024 | 348 | 330 | 92.2% | 5 |
| 2023 | 396 | 330 | 79.3% | 8 |
| 2022 | 483 | 330 | 66.5% | 6 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | 17 | 62.5% | 10 |
| 2024 | 8 | 17 | 100% | 5 |
| 2023 | 20 | 17 | 70% | 8 |
| 2022 | 19 | 17 | 47.4% | 6 |
Rifle Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 339 | 303 | 85% | 5 |
| 2024 | 368 | 303 | 78.3% | 7 |
| 2023 | 379 | 303 | 76% | 5 |
| 2022 | 394 | 300 | 72.3% | 5 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | 15 | 38.5% | 5 |
| 2024 | 18 | 15 | 55.6% | 7 |
| 2023 | 15 | 15 | 66.7% | 5 |
| 2022 | 24 | 15 | 41.7% | 5 |
Rifle Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,098 | 440 | 38.3% | 9 |
| 2024 | 1,142 | 440 | 37% | 12 |
| 2023 | 1,212 | 440 | 35.2% | 8 |
| 2022 | 1,250 | 409 | 31.4% | 11 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | 22 | 31.7% | 9 |
| 2024 | 43 | 22 | 34.9% | 12 |
| 2023 | 38 | 22 | 23.7% | 8 |
| 2022 | 36 | 20 | 22.2% | 11 |
Rifle Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 323 | 1055 | 98.8% | 11 |
| 2024 | 300 | 1055 | 97.7% | 10 |
| 2023 | 252 | 1055 | 99.2% | 13 |
| 2022 | 293 | 1055 | 100% | 9 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84 | 53 | 42.9% | 11 |
| 2024 | 81 | 53 | 43.2% | 10 |
| 2023 | 74 | 53 | 47.3% | 13 |
| 2022 | 80 | 53 | 65% | 9 |
Rifle Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 856 | 413 | 45.9% | 15 |
| 2024 | 875 | 413 | 44.9% | 10 |
| 2023 | 805 | 413 | 48.8% | 7 |
| 2022 | 886 | 413 | 44.4% | 6 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 | 21 | 32% | 15 |
| 2024 | 46 | 21 | 30.4% | 10 |
| 2023 | 44 | 21 | 29.5% | 7 |
| 2022 | 41 | 21 | 34.1% | 6 |
Archery — Historical Draw Data
Archery Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | 165 | 100% | 3 |
| 2024 | 56 | 165 | 98.2% | 3 |
| 2023 | 72 | 165 | 100% | 11 |
| 2022 | 87 | 165 | 100% | 6 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 8 | 41.7% | 3 |
| 2024 | 29 | 8 | 20.7% | 3 |
| 2023 | 20 | 8 | 25% | 11 |
| 2022 | 23 | 8 | 26.1% | 6 |
Archery Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72 | 165 | 100% | 8 |
| 2024 | 79 | 165 | 100% | 4 |
| 2023 | 91 | 165 | 100% | 7 |
| 2022 | 104 | 165 | 100% | 8 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | 8 | 22.7% | 8 |
| 2024 | 23 | 8 | 26.1% | 4 |
| 2023 | 14 | 8 | 35.7% | 7 |
| 2022 | 15 | 8 | 40% | 8 |
Any Legal Weapon — Historical Draw Data
Any Legal Weapon Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 236 | 660 | 100% | 4 |
| 2024 | 257 | 660 | 100% | 9 |
| 2023 | 272 | 600 | 100% | 8 |
| 2022 | 315 | 600 | 100% | 13 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 | 33 | 58% | 4 |
| 2024 | 37 | 33 | 89.2% | 9 |
| 2023 | 36 | 30 | 83.3% | 8 |
| 2022 | 54 | 30 | 55.6% | 13 |
Any Legal Weapon Controlled bull/buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | 165 | 100% | 3 |
| 2024 | 39 | 165 | 100% | 4 |
| 2023 | 38 | 150 | 100% | 2 |
| 2022 | 24 | 150 | 100% | 4 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 8 | 40% | 3 |
| 2024 | 11 | 8 | 72.7% | 4 |
| 2023 | 9 | 8 | 77.8% | 2 |
| 2022 | 5 | 8 | 100% | 4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Oregon Elk Unit 247?
The most recent published odds are 78.2% for resident applicants in 2025 — 403 applicants for 330 tags on the Rifle Controlled bull/buck only hunt. The nonresident pool for that same hunt drew at 62.5% (17 tags, 24 applicants). Points required in 2025: 10.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Oregon Elk Unit 247?
In 2025, this unit took about 10 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 247?
Competition in the resident pool for the Rifle Controlled bull/buck only hunt looks decreasing or stable. Odds ran 38.3% in 2025 and 78.2% in 2025. The other pool can move the other way, so check both tables.
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