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OR Elk Unit INDIGO — Indigo

Total Acres
1,243,183
Public Land
70%
Wilderness
5%
Elevation
479–8,635 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Hunt 221rNov 29, 2026Dec 14, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 221dDec 1, 2026Feb 28, 2027
2026Rifle — Hunt 221aDec 20, 2026Dec 28, 2026
2026Youth — Hunt 221t1Aug 15, 2026Dec 31, 2026

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
29
Avg Score
313.8
Top Score
392.1
Recent (5yr)
4

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

14per 100

2025 Survey

Calf : Cow

31per 100

2025 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# OR INDIGO — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Indigo spans 1.2 million acres across a massive elevation range (479–8,635 ft), offering diverse hunting from lower-elevation grasslands to high Cascade terrain. With 70% public land, access is generally solid for residents willing to explore. The unit's size means finding elk in fragmented groups requires scouting and flexibility rather than expecting concentrated herds. ## Herd Quality Wildlife surveys show a **below-average** bull:cow ratio...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Hunt 221aresident12115
2023Hunt 221dresident3414
2023Hunt 221rresident10015
2023Hunt 221t1resident8416

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Hunt 221a14643.0%
2022Hunt 221d17529.0%
2022Hunt 221t118633.0%
2022Hunt 221r4125.0%