OR Elk Unit SANTIAM — Santiam
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Hunt 216r2 | Nov 29, 2026 — Dec 14, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Archery — Hunt 216r1 | Sep 29, 2026 — Oct 3, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 216d | Dec 1, 2026 — Mar 31, 2027 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 216b | Dec 1, 2026 — Mar 31, 2027 | — | — |
| 2026 | Youth — Hunt 216t | Aug 15, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
18per 100
2025 Survey
Calf : Cow
39per 100
2025 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# OR Santiam — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Santiam spans mid to high elevation across the Cascade Range (11–10,169 ft) with 66% public land and 14% designated wilderness. Mixed forest and alpine terrain offers solid access via National Forest roads, though winter snow can impact late-season logistics. Wilderness presence adds routing complexity but is manageable for prepared hunters. ## Herd Quality & Population Wildlife surveys show an **average bull:cow ratio of 14:100 —...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Hunt 216d | nonresident | 1 | 50 |
| 2023 | Hunt 216b | resident | 331 | 35 |
| 2023 | Hunt 216d | resident | 425 | 76 |
| 2023 | Hunt 216r1 | resident | 79 | 17 |
| 2023 | Hunt 216r2 | resident | 348 | 47 |
| 2023 | Hunt 216t | resident | 102 | 17 |
| 2023 | Hunt 216r1 | nonresident | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | Hunt 216r2 | nonresident | 5 | 5 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data | ||||
| 2022 | Hunt 216b | 30 | 20 | 67.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 216d | 75 | 26 | 35.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 216t | 17 | 8 | 47.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 216r1 | 20 | 1 | 5.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 216r2 | 56 | 4 | 7.0% |