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Oregon Elk — Unit 256 (Bartlett Bench)

Oregon Elk Unit 256 (Bartlett Bench) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

41.2%

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Draw Odds (2025)

Resident · Archery Controlled bull/buck only

5

Points Req.

22

Tags (Resident)

51

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.
2025 51 22 41.2% 5
2024 45 22 46.7% 4
2023 30 22 70% 4
2022 26 22 80.8% 8

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 9 1 11.1% 5
2024 12 1 8.3% 4
2023 10 1 10% 4
2022 11 1 9.1% 8

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 3,614 41 1.1% 31
2024 3,579 41 1.1% 27
2023 3,613 40 1.1% 27
2022 3,282 40 1.2% 27

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 248 2 0.4% 31
2024 256 2 0.4% 27
2023 250 2 0.4% 27
2022 246 2 0.4% 27

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 76 132 100% 15
2024 51 165 100% 16
2023 64 165 100% 15
2022 54 165 100% 19

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 7 7 85.7% 15
2024 8 8 100% 16
2023 6 8 100% 15
2022 9 8 88.9% 19

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 312 308 93.9% 25
2024 307 385 100% 25
2023 326 385 99.1% 20
2022 311 385 100% 26

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 24 15 62.5% 25
2024 25 19 76% 25
2023 30 19 63.3% 20
2022 23 19 82.6% 26

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 3,790 40 1% 26
2024 3,917 40 1% 27
2023 3,772 40 1% 26
2022 3,728 40 1% 27

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 379 2 0.3% 26
2024 367 2 0.3% 27
2023 301 2 0.3% 26
2022 311 2 0.3% 27

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 95 154 100% 13
2024 104 220 100% 15
2023 89 220 100% 17
2022 112 220 100% 7

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 8 8 87.5% 13
2024 5 11 100% 15
2023 5 11 100% 17
2022 3 11 100% 7
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for Oregon Elk Unit 256?
The most recent published odds are 41.2% for resident applicants in 2025 — 51 applicants for 22 tags on the Archery Controlled bull/buck only hunt. The nonresident pool for that same hunt drew at 11.1% (1 tag, 9 applicants). Points required in 2025: 5.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Oregon Elk Unit 256?
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 256?
Competition in the resident pool for the Archery Controlled bull/buck only hunt looks increasing. Odds ran 70% in 2023 and 41.2% in 2025. The other pool can move the other way, so check both tables.

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