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OR Elk Unit SILVIES — Silvies

Total Acres
1,146,802
Public Land
72%
Elevation
3,899–7,142 ft

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OR SILVIES — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Silvies spans rugged high-desert terrain across 1.15 million acres with elevation climbing from 3,900 ft to over 7,100 ft. The unit is 72% public land, offering solid access foundation for self-guided hunters. Terrain transitions from lower sagebrush and juniper country to mixed conifer forest at higher elevations, creating diverse elk habitat across multiple zones. The vast acreage supports dispersed hunting without crush, though distance and elevation gain demand fitness and planning. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show the bull population at 14:100 cows—a below-average ratio indicating significant past harvest..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Hunt 272A

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 25.0%1 pts → 78.6%3 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 12.6%1 pts → 66.9%2 pts → 100.0%6 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Hunt 272B

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 38.9%1 pts → 100.0%2 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

Hunt 272T

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → <0.01%1 pts → <0.01%2 pts → <0.01%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 5.6%3 pts → 100.0%7 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Hunt 272X

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → <0.01%2 pts → 30.4%3 pts → 100.0%13 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 20.6%1 pts → 45.3%3 pts → 100.0%9 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Hunt 272Y

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → <0.01%1 pts → 11.8%3 pts → 100.0%9 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 19.8%1 pts → 64.2%3 pts → 100.0%9 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Hunt 272A1945127.0%
2024Hunt 272T700.0%
2024Hunt 272X2933412.0%
2024Hunt 272Y2883311.0%
2023Hunt 272A3654913.0%
2023Hunt 272X414379.0%
2023Hunt 272Y4014912.0%
2023Hunt 272T8338.0%
2022Hunt 272A3274012.0%
2022Hunt 272X3924511.0%
2022Hunt 272Y3956216.0%
2022Hunt 272B28829.0%
2022Hunt 272T8338.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Rifle — Hunt 272ANov 22, 2026Nov 30, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 272XOct 29, 2026Nov 2, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 272YNov 8, 2026Nov 16, 2026
2026Youth — Hunt 272TAug 15, 2026Dec 31, 2026

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
1
Avg Score
380.4
Top Score
380.4
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

16per 100

2025 Survey

Calf : Cow

29per 100

2025 Survey

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