OR Elk Unit SILVIES — Silvies
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 272y | Nov 8, 2026 — Nov 16, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 272x | Oct 29, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 272a | Nov 22, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Youth — Hunt 272t | Aug 15, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
16per 100
2025 Survey
Calf : Cow
29per 100
2025 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# OR Silvies Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Mid-elevation sagebrush steppe transitioning to mixed conifer forest (3,900–7,100 ft), with 72% public land offering solid access. Expect open country glassing for early seasons and timber hunting in late season. **Herd Quality** Wildlife survey data shows an average bull:cow ratio of 14:100 across five years (2021–2025) — this is a **poor/heavily harvested** herd composition. The ratio indicates mature bull harvest pressure remains high,...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Hunt 272a | resident | 1,237 | 365 |
| 2023 | Hunt 272t | resident | 94 | 8 |
| 2023 | Hunt 272x | resident | 1,476 | 414 |
| 2023 | Hunt 272y | resident | 1,282 | 401 |
| 2023 | Hunt 272a | nonresident | 18 | 16 |
| 2023 | Hunt 272t | nonresident | 7 | 1 |
| 2023 | Hunt 272x | nonresident | 66 | 19 |
| 2023 | Hunt 272y | nonresident | 62 | 20 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data | ||||
| 2022 | Hunt 272a | 327 | 40 | 12.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 272x | 392 | 45 | 11.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 272y | 395 | 62 | 16.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 272b | 28 | 8 | 29.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 272t | 8 | 3 | 38.0% |