OR Elk Unit SANTIAM — Santiam
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — over 10,158 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.
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Santiam (OR). Terrain & Access The Santiam unit spans 2.1 million acres across the central Oregon Cascades, with elevations ranging from 11 to over 10,000 feet. Two-thirds of the unit sits on public land—primarily National Forest and BLM—providing solid access for independent hunters. Fourteen percent is designated wilderness, which concentrates hiking and scouting into specific drainages while leaving the majority of lower and mid-elevation terrain accessible via established roads and trails. The mix of elevation supports diverse habitat: lower riparian and early-seral areas transition to mixed conifer and high-country ridges at elevation. Herd Quality Recent surveys show..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Hunt 216B
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Hunt 216D
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Hunt 216R1
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Hunt 216R2
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Hunt 216T
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hunt 216B | 38 | 20 | 52.0% |
| 2024 | Hunt 216D | 73 | 30 | 41.0% |
| 2024 | Hunt 216T | 16 | 2 | 15.0% |
| 2023 | Hunt 216B | 35 | 10 | 29.0% |
| 2023 | Hunt 216D | 76 | 26 | 34.0% |
| 2023 | Hunt 216T | 17 | 3 | 18.0% |
| 2023 | Hunt 216R1 | 17 | 1 | 6.0% |
| 2023 | Hunt 216R2 | 47 | 2 | 4.0% |
| 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% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery Season Tag | Aug 29, 2026 — Sep 27, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery — Hunt 216R1 | Sep 28, 2026 — Oct 2, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery — Hunt 216R2 | Nov 29, 2026 — Dec 14, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 216D | Dec 1, 2026 — Mar 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General West Cascade | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 13, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 216B | Dec 1, 2026 — Mar 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Youth — Hunt 216T | Aug 15, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
18per 100
2025 Survey
Calf : Cow
39per 100
2025 Survey
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