Oregon — Elk

OR Elk Unit WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla

Total Acres

195,742

Public Land

34%

Elevation

777–5,942 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness

18° avg slope

Extreme Slopes

35° steepest 10%

Ruggedness

±12° variability

Vertical Relief

5,165 ft relief

Altitude

5,942 ft max

Remoteness

0% wilderness

Strenuous terrain — steep, sustained slopes and over 5,165 ft of vertical relief.

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OR Walla Walla — Tactical Overview. Terrain & Access Walla Walla spans 195,742 acres across steep elevation terrain (777–5,942 ft), typical of northeastern Oregon's Blue Mountains ecosystem. One-third of the unit is public land, meaning significant private holdings require permission or prior relationship-building. Hunters must be prepared for rugged country and limited road access in much of the huntable area. Elevation variation supports both lower-elevation ponderosa pine and high-country mixed conifer, offering terrain diversity for glassing and stalking. Herd Quality Wildlife surveys document a bull:cow ratio of 12:100 across recent years—a poor ratio indicating heavy cow harvest..

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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 255R1

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → <0.01%26 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 → 1.0%19 pts → 84.4%20 pts → 100.0%23 pts → 100.0%

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

Hunt 255R2

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

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 → 100.0%1 pts → 100.0%16 pts → 100.0%

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

Hunt 255X

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 28.6%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 → 95.0%1 pts → 100.0%9 pts → 100.0%

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

Hunt 255Y1

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → <0.01%25 pts → 20.0%

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

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 0.41%19 pts → 32.5%22 pts → 100.0%

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

Hunt 255Y2

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 50.0%1 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 → 100.0%1 pts → 100.0%2 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 255X	154	17	11.0%
2024	Hunt 255Y1	25	16	62.0%
2024	Hunt 255Y2	498	33	34.0%
2024	Hunt 255R1	30	14	48.0%
2024	Hunt 255R2	34	4	10.0%
2023	Hunt 255X	128	20	16.0%
2023	Hunt 255Y1	29	18	62.0%
2023	Hunt 255Y2	99	25	25.0%
2023	Hunt 255R1	27	15	56.0%
2023	Hunt 255R2	29	0	0.0%
2022	Hunt 255X	142	14	10.0%
2022	Hunt 255Y1	26	19	73.0%
2022	Hunt 255Y2	108	29	27.0%
2022	Hunt 255R1	27	13	48.0%
2022	Hunt 255R2	21	4	19.0%

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — Hunt 255R1	Aug 29, 2026 — Sep 27, 2026	—	male
2026	Archery — Hunt 255R2	Aug 29, 2026 — Sep 27, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — Hunt 255X	Oct 28, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — Hunt 255Y1	Oct 28, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — Hunt 255Y2	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Youth — Hunt 255T	Aug 15, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries

2

Avg Score

409.8

Top Score

427.1

Recent (5yr)

0

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

8per 100

2025 Survey

Calf : Cow

13per 100

2025 Survey

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