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OR Elk Unit WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla

Total Acres
195,742
Public Land
34%
Elevation
777–5,942 ft

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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 →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Hunt 255X1541711.0%
2024Hunt 255Y1251662.0%
2024Hunt 255Y24983334.0%
2024Hunt 255R1301448.0%
2024Hunt 255R234410.0%
2023Hunt 255X1282016.0%
2023Hunt 255Y1291862.0%
2023Hunt 255Y2992525.0%
2023Hunt 255R1271556.0%
2023Hunt 255R22900.0%
2022Hunt 255X1421410.0%
2022Hunt 255Y1261973.0%
2022Hunt 255Y21082927.0%
2022Hunt 255R1271348.0%
2022Hunt 255R221419.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Hunt 255R1Aug 30, 2026Sep 28, 2026
2026Archery — Hunt 255R2Aug 30, 2026Sep 28, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 255XOct 29, 2026Nov 2, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 255Y1Oct 29, 2026Nov 16, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 255Y2Nov 8, 2026Nov 16, 2026

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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