Oregon — Elk

OR Elk Unit SUMPTER — Sumpter

Total Acres

977,203

Public Land

49%

Elevation

2,176–9,077 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness

13° avg slope

Extreme Slopes

26° steepest 10%

Ruggedness

±9° variability

Vertical Relief

6,901 ft relief

Altitude

9,077 ft max

Remoteness

0% wilderness

Strenuous terrain — over 6,901 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.

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SUMPTER (OR) — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Sumpter spans 977,203 acres across a steep elevation range (2,176–9,077 ft), with nearly half the unit sitting on public land. This elevation diversity creates distinct hunting zones: lower-country sagebrush and mixed forest at mid-elevation, transitioning to higher alpine terrain. Access is a mixed picture—public land concentration offers opportunity, but the significant private-land component means hunters will need to scout carefully and respect boundaries. Road access exists to mid-elevations; higher country will require foot travel. Herd Quality Bull:cow surveys average 17:100—a below-average ratio indicating moderately heavy harvest pressure on bulls..

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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 251A

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 14.8%1 pts → 75.3%2 pts → 100.0%5 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 → 32.0%1 pts → 86.1%2 pts → 100.0%8 pts → 100.0%

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

Hunt 251B1

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → <0.01%1 pts → 50.0%2 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 → 50.0%1 pts → 100.0%5 pts → 100.0%

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

Hunt 251B2

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → <0.01%1 pts → <0.01%2 pts → 100.0%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 → 37.5%1 pts → 100.0%2 pts → 100.0%3 pts → 100.0%

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

Hunt 251C

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 28.6%1 pts → 100.0%2 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 → 57.1%1 pts → 100.0%4 pts → 100.0%

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

Hunt 251R

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 18.8%1 pts → 100.0%2 pts → 100.0%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 → 45.1%1 pts → 100.0%17 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 →

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
2024	Hunt 251A	687	117	17.0%
2024	Hunt 251B1	92	34	36.0%
2024	Hunt 251B2	83	28	34.0%
2024	Hunt 251C	114	51	44.0%
2024	Hunt 251R	409	71	17.0%
2023	Hunt 251A	680	67	10.0%
2023	Hunt 251B1	108	21	19.0%
2023	Hunt 251B2	90	30	33.0%
2023	Hunt 251C	94	9	10.0%
2023	Hunt 251R	425	73	17.0%
2022	Hunt 251A	622	80	13.0%
2022	Hunt 251B1	108	29	27.0%
2022	Hunt 251B2	113	26	23.0%
2022	Hunt 251C	111	28	25.0%
2022	Hunt 251R	423	73	17.0%

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — General Archery Season Tag	Aug 29, 2026 — Sep 27, 2026	—	either
2026	Archery — Hunt 251R	Aug 29, 2026 — Sep 27, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — Hunt 251A	Oct 28, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — Hunt 251B2	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — Hunt 251C	Oct 17, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — Hunt 251B1	Oct 28, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — General Eastern Oregon Rocky Mountain 2ND Season	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

Record-Book 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

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