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OR Elk Unit STARKEY — Starkey

Total Acres
517,204
Public Land
68%
Elevation
2,707–7,514 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Hunt 252rAug 30, 2026Sep 28, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 252c2Sep 20, 2026Sep 28, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 252c1Nov 1, 2026Nov 9, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 252b2Nov 22, 2026Nov 30, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 252b1Nov 3, 2026Dec 14, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 252a2Oct 29, 2026Nov 2, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 252a1Oct 29, 2026Nov 2, 2026
2026Youth — Hunt 252t1Aug 15, 2026Dec 31, 2026

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
4
Avg Score
392.3
Top Score
408.5
Recent (5yr)
2

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

11per 100

2025 Survey

Calf : Cow

24per 100

2025 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# OR Starkey — Tactical Overview **Terrain & Access** Starkey spans 2,700–7,500 ft elevation with 68% public land, offering mixed terrain from mid-elevation to high country. The Starkey Experimental Forest core provides research-managed habitat and is heavily hunted during early seasons. Forum chatter warns that spike hunters (249A2) can displace quality bulls from early-season hunts, especially in good weather. **Herd Quality** Wildlife survey data shows a very low bull:cow ratio averaging...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
31 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Hunt 252a1nonresident10813
2023Hunt 252a2nonresident11
2023Hunt 252b1nonresident22
2023Hunt 252b2nonresident124
2023Hunt 252c1nonresident41
2023Hunt 252c2nonresident1512
2023Hunt 252rnonresident17150
2023Hunt 252t1nonresident91
2023Hunt 252a1resident3,260399
2023Hunt 252a2resident2,215528
2023Hunt 252b1resident263155
2023Hunt 252b2resident1,463224
2023Hunt 252c1resident23711
2023Hunt 252c2resident55812
2023Hunt 252rresident2,8791,070
2023Hunt 252t1resident18228

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
16 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data
2022Hunt 252a137212233.0%
2022Hunt 252a25585610.0%
2022Hunt 252b1675432.0%
2022Hunt 252t117741.0%
2022Hunt 252c128621.0%
2022Hunt 252c211982.0%
2022Hunt 252r1,03419519.0%