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Oregon Elk — Unit 272 (Silvies Unit)

Oregon Elk Unit 272 (Silvies Unit) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

62.4%

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Draw Odds (2025)

Resident · Archery Controlled bull/buck only

7

Points Req.

330

Tags (Resident)

508

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 508 330 62.4% 7
2024 622 330 51.6% 6
2023 610 440 69.5% 6
2022 762 440 55.9% 6

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 26 17 50% 7
2024 15 17 60% 6
2023 18 22 88.9% 6
2022 23 22 60.9% 6

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2022 28 55 100% 2

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 184 755 99.5% 4
2024 198 855 99% 4
2023 263 855 100% 19
2022 245 855 100% 17

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 54 38 57.4% 4
2024 70 43 55.7% 4
2023 57 43 63.2% 19
2022 53 43 79.2% 17

Rifle Controlled either sex

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 28 10 32.1% 7
2024 44 10 20.5% 7
2023 48 10 18.8% 8
2022 42 10 23.8% 6

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 4 1 25% 7
2024 6 1 16.7% 7
2023 7 1 14.3% 8
2022 8 1 0% 6

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 577 358 59.1% 11
2024 645 413 60.9% 13
2023 854 457 50.9% 9
2022 830 457 52.4% 8

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 52 18 30.8% 11
2024 56 21 30.4% 13
2023 66 23 28.8% 9
2022 54 23 33.3% 8

Rifle Controlled bull/buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 581 358 58.7% 8
2024 654 413 60.1% 9
2023 612 451 70.1% 5
2022 671 447 63.5% 6

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 51 18 33.3% 8
2024 49 21 34.7% 9
2023 62 23 32.3% 5
2022 38 22 55.3% 6
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for Oregon Elk Unit 272?
The most recent published odds are 62.4% for resident applicants in 2025 — 508 applicants for 330 tags on the Archery Controlled bull/buck only hunt. The nonresident pool for that same hunt drew at 50% (17 tags, 26 applicants). Points required in 2025: 7.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Oregon Elk Unit 272?
In 2025, this unit took about 7 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 272?
Competition in the resident pool for the Archery Controlled bull/buck only hunt looks increasing. Odds ran 69.5% in 2023 and 62.4% in 2025. The other pool can move the other way, so check both tables.

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