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OR Elk Unit CHESNIMNUS — Chesnimnus

Total Acres
420,805
Public Land
52%
Elevation
866–5,520 ft

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Chesnimnus — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Chesnimnus spans 5,600 feet of elevation across 420,000+ acres, with just over half the land in public ownership. The wide elevation range—from foothill sagebrush around 900 feet to high alpine near 5,500—creates distinct habitat zones that shift elk distribution seasonally. Access is mixed; public-land blocks are interspersed with private holdings, requiring route planning and potentially limiting flexibility once you're afield. The moderate public-land percentage means scouting beforehand to identify road access and legal entry points is essential. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a poor bull:cow ratio averaging 14:100—well below..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Hunt 258R

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → <0.01%4 pts → 42.9%5 pts → 100.0%6 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 30.7%1 pts → 55.8%2 pts → 100.0%11 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Hunt 258T

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
6 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 5.7%4 pts → 59.6%6 pts → 100.0%8 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Hunt 258X

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → <0.01%2 pts → 28.6%3 pts → 100.0%6 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 25.5%2 pts → 80.4%3 pts → 100.0%9 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Hunt 258Y

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 28.6%1 pts → 76.2%2 pts → 100.0%3 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 44.5%1 pts → 83.6%2 pts → 100.0%7 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Hunt 258T88100.0%
2024Hunt 258X33310130.0%
2024Hunt 258Y33911835.0%
2024Hunt 258R2775520.0%
2023Hunt 258Y3417422.0%
2023Hunt 258X3254915.0%
2023Hunt 258T9556.0%
2023Hunt 258R2885519.0%
2022Hunt 258Y3467622.0%
2022Hunt 258X3447622.0%
2022Hunt 258T7457.0%
2022Hunt 258R2534819.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Hunt 258RAug 30, 2026Sep 28, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 258XOct 29, 2026Nov 2, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 258YNov 8, 2026Nov 16, 2026
2026Youth — Hunt 258TAug 15, 2026Dec 31, 2026

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
7
Avg Score
385.2
Top Score
408.4
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

19per 100

2025 Survey

Calf : Cow

23per 100

2025 Survey

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