OregonElk

OR Elk Unit SUMPTER — Sumpter

Total Acres
977,203
Public Land
49%
Elevation
2,176–9,077 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Hunt 251RAug 30, 2026Sep 28, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 251COct 18, 2026Dec 31, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 251B2Nov 8, 2026Nov 16, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 251B1Oct 29, 2026Nov 2, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 251AOct 29, 2026Nov 2, 2026

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
2
Avg Score
371.1
Top Score
377.9
Recent (5yr)
1

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

24per 100

2025 Survey

Calf : Cow

40per 100

2025 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# Sumpter (OR 251) — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Sumpter spans mid-elevation mixed forest and high-elevation terrain (2,176–9,077 ft) across ~977K acres with 49% public land access. Forum reports describe small, fragmented elk groups in general-season areas and burned-off wilderness with limited elk. Hunting pressure on accessible public land is typically moderate to heavy during general seasons. ## Herd Quality & Population The 2024 bull:cow ratio of 12:100 reflects an average-quality herd; 2025 data showing 24:100 is flagged as a likely small survey artifact and should not drive expectations. Multi-year trend (2021–2024) shows the herd oscillating between average...

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Draw Odds

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTagsDraw %
2025Hunt 251Anonresident774153.3%
2025Hunt 251B1nonresident19631.6%
2025Hunt 251B2nonresident13646.2%
2025Hunt 251Cnonresident88100.0%
2025Hunt 251Rnonresident602643.3%
2025Hunt 251Aresident1,89782564.1%
2025Hunt 251B1resident298138100.0%
2025Hunt 251B2resident316138100.0%
2025Hunt 251Cresident321193100.0%
2025Hunt 251Rresident98853098.9%
2024Hunt 251Aresident1,77068738.8%
2024Hunt 251B1resident3029230.5%
2024Hunt 251B2resident3518323.6%
2024Hunt 251Cresident35811431.8%
2024Hunt 251Rresident94040943.5%
2024Hunt 251Anonresident644164.1%
2024Hunt 251B1nonresident13646.2%
2024Hunt 251B2nonresident14642.9%
2024Hunt 251Cnonresident10990.0%
2024Hunt 251Rnonresident472655.3%
2023Hunt 251Anonresident694159.4%
2023Hunt 251B1nonresident22627.3%
2023Hunt 251B2nonresident20630.0%
2023Hunt 251Cnonresident88100.0%
2023Hunt 251Rnonresident322578.1%
2023Hunt 251Aresident1,87268036.3%
2023Hunt 251B1resident31110834.7%
2023Hunt 251B2resident3269027.6%
2023Hunt 251Cresident3479427.1%
2023Hunt 251Rresident95242544.6%

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Hunt 251A68711717.0%
2024Hunt 251B1923436.0%
2024Hunt 251B2832834.0%
2024Hunt 251C1145144.0%
2024Hunt 251R4097117.0%
2023Hunt 251A6806710.0%
2023Hunt 251B11082119.0%
2023Hunt 251B2903033.0%
2023Hunt 251C94910.0%
2023Hunt 251R4257317.0%
2022Hunt 251A6228013.0%
2022Hunt 251B11082927.0%
2022Hunt 251B21132623.0%
2022Hunt 251C1112825.0%
2022Hunt 251R4237317.0%

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