OR Elk Unit MALHEUR RIVER — Malheur River
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Hunt 266r | Aug 30, 2026 — Sep 28, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 266y | Nov 8, 2026 — Nov 16, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 266x | Oct 29, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 266c | Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 266b | Nov 22, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Youth — Hunt 266t | Aug 15, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
13per 100
2025 Survey
Calf : Cow
35per 100
2025 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# OR Malheur River — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Malheur River spans 1.85 million acres across high desert to mid-elevation terrain (2,500–6,600 ft). With 75% public land, access is solid, though the vast acreage demands serious scouting and planning. Early-season hunts (266T, archery) offer cooler weather and elk in higher country; late-season hunts (266X, 266Y, 266B) compress elk into lower elevations as snow arrives. ## Herd Quality Wildlife surveys show a **poor** bull:cow ratio...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Hunt 266b | resident | 895 | 264 |
| 2023 | Hunt 266c | resident | 400 | 106 |
| 2023 | Hunt 266r | resident | 1,084 | 369 |
| 2023 | Hunt 266t | resident | 66 | 10 |
| 2023 | Hunt 266x | resident | 1,269 | 339 |
| 2023 | Hunt 266y | resident | 1,033 | 361 |
| 2023 | Hunt 266b | nonresident | 23 | 14 |
| 2023 | Hunt 266c | nonresident | 6 | 6 |
| 2023 | Hunt 266r | nonresident | 75 | 22 |
| 2023 | Hunt 266t | nonresident | 1 | 10 |
| 2023 | Hunt 266x | nonresident | 49 | 20 |
| 2023 | Hunt 266y | nonresident | 51 | 20 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Hunt 266b | 256 | 53 | 21.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 266c | 116 | 8 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 266x | 346 | 49 | 14.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 266y | 364 | 58 | 16.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 266t | 9 | 5 | 56.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 266r | 346 | 74 | 21.0% |