OR Elk Unit HEPPNER — Heppner
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Hunt 248r2 | Aug 30, 2026 — Sep 28, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Archery — Hunt 248r1 | Aug 30, 2026 — Sep 28, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 248d | Nov 22, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 248a2 | Oct 29, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 248a1 | Oct 29, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Youth — Hunt 248t | Aug 15, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
9per 100
2025 Survey
Calf : Cow
19per 100
2025 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# OR Heppner Elk — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Heppner spans 1,773–5,932 ft elevation across ~922,000 acres with only 35% public land. This mixed-elevation unit offers diverse hunting conditions but requires careful planning around private-land boundaries. The forum context mentions Pole Creek as a productive drainage worth scouting. ## Herd Quality Wildlife survey data show an average 9:100 bull:cow ratio across five years — this is severely depressed and indicates heavy harvest...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Hunt 248a1 | nonresident | 138 | 24 |
| 2023 | Hunt 248a2 | nonresident | 9 | 9 |
| 2023 | Hunt 248d | nonresident | 4 | 33 |
| 2023 | Hunt 248r1 | nonresident | 24 | 4 |
| 2023 | Hunt 248r2 | nonresident | 154 | 69 |
| 2023 | Hunt 248t | nonresident | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 | Hunt 248a1 | resident | 4,040 | 636 |
| 2023 | Hunt 248a2 | resident | 2,535 | 413 |
| 2023 | Hunt 248d | resident | 759 | 28 |
| 2023 | Hunt 248r1 | resident | 1,143 | 98 |
| 2023 | Hunt 248r2 | resident | 2,363 | 1,152 |
| 2023 | Hunt 248t | resident | 258 | 42 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data | ||||
| 2022 | Hunt 248a1 | 644 | 159 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 248a2 | 448 | 24 | 5.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 248d | 29 | 13 | 45.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 248t | 48 | 25 | 52.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 248r1 | 97 | 24 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 248r2 | 1,227 | 213 | 17.0% |