OR Elk Unit STARKEY — Starkey
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Hunt 252r | Aug 30, 2026 — Sep 28, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 252c2 | Sep 20, 2026 — Sep 28, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 252c1 | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 9, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 252b2 | Nov 22, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 252b1 | Nov 3, 2026 — Dec 14, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 252a2 | Oct 29, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Hunt 252a1 | Oct 29, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Youth — Hunt 252t1 | Aug 15, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Hunt 252a1 | nonresident | 108 | 13 |
| 2023 | Hunt 252a2 | nonresident | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | Hunt 252b1 | nonresident | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | Hunt 252b2 | nonresident | 12 | 4 |
| 2023 | Hunt 252c1 | nonresident | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | Hunt 252c2 | nonresident | 15 | 12 |
| 2023 | Hunt 252r | nonresident | 171 | 50 |
| 2023 | Hunt 252t1 | nonresident | 9 | 1 |
| 2023 | Hunt 252a1 | resident | 3,260 | 399 |
| 2023 | Hunt 252a2 | resident | 2,215 | 528 |
| 2023 | Hunt 252b1 | resident | 263 | 155 |
| 2023 | Hunt 252b2 | resident | 1,463 | 224 |
| 2023 | Hunt 252c1 | resident | 237 | 11 |
| 2023 | Hunt 252c2 | resident | 558 | 12 |
| 2023 | Hunt 252r | resident | 2,879 | 1,070 |
| 2023 | Hunt 252t1 | resident | 182 | 28 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data | ||||
| 2022 | Hunt 252a1 | 372 | 122 | 33.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 252a2 | 558 | 56 | 10.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 252b | 167 | 54 | 32.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 252t1 | 17 | 7 | 41.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 252c1 | 28 | 6 | 21.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 252c2 | 11 | 9 | 82.0% |
| 2022 | Hunt 252r | 1,034 | 195 | 19.0% |