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OR Elk Unit MINAM — Minam

Total Acres
368,476
Public Land
74%
Wilderness
65%
Elevation
2,537–9,803 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Rifle — Hunt 260yNov 8, 2026Nov 16, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 260xOct 29, 2026Nov 2, 2026
2026Youth — Hunt 260tAug 15, 2026Dec 31, 2026

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
11
Avg Score
387.8
Top Score
408.5
Recent (5yr)
2

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

7per 100

2025 Survey

Calf : Cow

15per 100

2025 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# OR MINAM (Minam) — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Conditions Minam spans 2,500–9,800 ft with 65% wilderness and strong public access (74%). Rugged, high-elevation terrain with burned-over alpine and subalpine habitat. Expect challenging terrain and long pack-outs; success hinges on pre-season scouting and fitness. ## Herd Quality Survey data showing an 8:100 bull:cow ratio is unreliable (very small sample). This metric should not be trusted for population assessment. Monitor Oregon Department...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Hunt 260tnonresident21
2023Hunt 260xnonresident1313
2023Hunt 260ynonresident1010
2023Hunt 260tresident335
2023Hunt 260xresident942290
2023Hunt 260yresident931306

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Hunt 260x2593413.0%
2022Hunt 260y2874114.0%
2022Hunt 260t6583.0%