OR Elk Unit SNAKE RIVER — Snake River
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Hunt 259r | Aug 30, 2026 — Sep 28, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 259y | Nov 8, 2026 — Nov 16, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 259x | Oct 29, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Youth — Hunt 259t | Aug 15, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
8per 100
2025 Survey
Calf : Cow
16per 100
2025 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# OR Snake River — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Conditions The Snake River unit spans 294,400 acres across extreme elevation variation (945–6,970 ft), with 98% public land and significant wilderness (39%). This rugged, expansive terrain offers excellent access and solitude but demands strong backcountry fitness and navigation skills. Forum reports suggest variable elk presence—some years abundant, others sparse—indicating seasonal migration patterns and potentially weather-driven...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Hunt 259r | nonresident | 30 | 13 |
| 2023 | Hunt 259x | nonresident | 16 | 9 |
| 2023 | Hunt 259y | nonresident | 99 | 6 |
| 2023 | Hunt 259r | resident | 492 | 134 |
| 2023 | Hunt 259t | resident | 27 | 7 |
| 2023 | Hunt 259x | resident | 631 | 95 |
| 2023 | Hunt 259y | resident | 1,102 | 194 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data | ||||
| 2022 | Hunt 259x | 57 | 11 | 19.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 259y | 96 | 53 | 55.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 259t | 6 | 4 | 67.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 259r | 27 | 6 | 22.0% |