Oregon — Elk

OR Elk Unit FOSSIL — Fossil

Name: Oregon Unit FOSSIL Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

902,553

Public Land

16%

Elevation

1,292–5,896 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness

14° avg slope

Extreme Slopes

26° steepest 10%

Ruggedness

±8° variability

Vertical Relief

4,604 ft relief

Altitude

5,896 ft max

Remoteness

0% wilderness

Strenuous terrain — over 4,604 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.

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OR Fossil – Tactical Overview. Terrain & Access OR Fossil spans 902,553 acres across a dramatic elevation range—from 1,292 ft in lower country to 5,896 ft at high elevation. Only 16.2% public land means the vast majority is private, making access the defining challenge of this unit. Hunters must identify and secure permission on private holdings or rely on the scattered public parcels available. The wide elevation gradient supports elk across multiple habitat bands, but fragmented ownership severely restricts practical hunting area. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys place the bull:cow ratio at 14:100—a poor composition indicating heavy..

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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 245A1

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 20.0%1 pts → 100.0%21 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 → 48.0%1 pts → 100.0%2 pts → 100.0%

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

Hunt 245A2

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 22.2%1 pts → 100.0%5 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 → 57.8%1 pts → 100.0%2 pts → 100.0%10 pts → 100.0%

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

Hunt 245B1

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 9.1%1 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 → 100.0%1 pts → 100.0%4 pts → 100.0%

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

Hunt 245B2

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 16.7%1 pts → 100.0%2 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 → 54.3%1 pts → 100.0%9 pts → 100.0%

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

Hunt 245C

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)

0 pts → <0.01%2 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 → 33.3%1 pts → 100.0%2 pts → 100.0%3 pts → 100.0%

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

Hunt 245D

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 29.6%1 pts → 100.0%2 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 → 39.2%1 pts → 100.0%9 pts → 100.0%

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

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Hunt 245T

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)

0 pts → <0.01%1 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 → 27.3%1 pts → 100.0%2 pts → 100.0%5 pts → 100.0%

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

Hunt 245X

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 36.4%1 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 → 64.5%1 pts → 100.0%8 pts → 100.0%

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

Hunt 245Y

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 36.4%1 pts → 100.0%2 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 → 43.6%1 pts → 100.0%5 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 →

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
2024	Hunt 245A1	49	14	30.0%
2024	Hunt 245A2	105	39	37.0%
2024	Hunt 245B1	41	18	44.0%
2024	Hunt 245B2	99	39	40.0%
2024	Hunt 245C	35	1	3.0%
2024	Hunt 245D	332	146	44.0%
2024	Hunt 245T	22	5	24.0%
2024	Hunt 245X	162	38	24.0%
2024	Hunt 245Y	205	44	22.0%
2023	Hunt 245C	33	1	3.0%
2023	Hunt 245A1	51	19	37.0%
2023	Hunt 245A2	95	36	38.0%
2023	Hunt 245B1	38	17	45.0%
2023	Hunt 245B2	96	39	41.0%
2023	Hunt 245X	227	28	12.0%
2023	Hunt 245Y	219	25	11.0%
2023	Hunt 245D	375	157	42.0%
2023	Hunt 245T	35	5	14.0%
2022	Hunt 245C	32	11	34.0%
2022	Hunt 245A1	52	18	35.0%
2022	Hunt 245A2	113	51	45.0%
2022	Hunt 245B1	64	32	50.0%
2022	Hunt 245B2	108	47	44.0%
2022	Hunt 245X	216	35	16.0%
2022	Hunt 245Y	217	51	24.0%
2022	Hunt 245D	417	161	39.0%
2022	Hunt 245T	40	13	33.0%

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — General Archery Season Tag	Aug 29, 2026 — Sep 27, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — Hunt 245A1	Oct 28, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — Hunt 245A2	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — Hunt 245B1	Oct 28, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — Hunt 245B2	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — Hunt 245C	Nov 21, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — Hunt 245D	Aug 1, 2026 — Mar 31, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — Hunt 245X	Oct 28, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — Hunt 245Y	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Youth — Hunt 245T	Aug 15, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026	—	female