OR Elk Unit MELROSE — Melrose
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 223a | Aug 1, 2026 — Mar 31, 2027 | — | — |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# OR MELROSE — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Melrose spans low desert to high elevation (74–3,507 ft) across 614,000+ acres with limited public access (21% public land). This fragmented landscape demands extensive scouting; most productive hunting concentrates on accessible public parcels and private land partnerships. Extended season (Aug 1–Mar 31) allows flexibility to hunt archery through late rifle/muzzleloader phases. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data (Douglas County,...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Hunt 223a | resident | 802 | 133 |
| 2023 | Hunt 223t | resident | 50 | 5 |
| 2023 | Hunt 223a | nonresident | 31 | 11 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Hunt 223a | 112 | 48 | 43.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 223t | 8 | 0 | 0.0% |