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OR Elk Unit WENAHA — Wenaha

Total Acres
264,343
Public Land
76%
Wilderness
25%
Elevation
1,467–6,057 ft

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WENAHA (OR) — TACTICAL ANALYSIS. Terrain & Access Wenaha spans 1,467–6,057 feet across 264,343 acres with three-quarters in public ownership. Elevation diversity supports low-country riparian habitat and high-country forest. A quarter-wilderness designation means significant portions require foot access, though recent fires have reduced elk concentration in burned-over areas. Access via maintained roads reaches lower elevations; higher terrain demands pack-in effort. The substantial public-land percentage makes this viable for self-directed hunters willing to hike. Herd Quality Recent surveys show a bull:cow ratio averaging 13:100—a poor ratio indicating heavy harvest pressure and a skewed toward-female population. This herd carries..

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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 256R1

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → <0.01%27 pts → 50.0%

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

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 0.28%22 pts → 4.0%23 pts → 100.0%25 pts → 100.0%

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

Hunt 256R2

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 100.0%1 pts → 100.0%15 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 → 78.3%1 pts → 100.0%16 pts → 100.0%

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

Hunt 256X

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 33.3%1 pts → 100.0%25 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 → 32.7%1 pts → 100.0%16 pts → 100.0%

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

Hunt 256Y1

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → <0.01%26 pts → 50.0%

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

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 0.23%21 pts → 50.1%23 pts → 100.0%27 pts → 100.0%

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

Hunt 256Y2

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 25.0%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 → 62.3%1 pts → 100.0%15 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 256X14675.0%
2024Hunt 256Y1352161.0%
2024Hunt 256Y21512013.0%
2024Hunt 256R1392461.0%
2024Hunt 256R2721013.0%
2023Hunt 256X1371712.0%
2023Hunt 256Y21301814.0%
2023Hunt 256Y1402870.0%
2023Hunt 256R1431740.0%
2023Hunt 256R27334.0%
2022Hunt 256X1251210.0%
2022Hunt 256Y1412254.0%
2022Hunt 256Y21292217.0%
2022Hunt 256R1442148.0%
2022Hunt 256R27268.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Hunt 256R1Aug 30, 2026Sep 28, 2026
2026Archery — Hunt 256R2Aug 30, 2026Sep 28, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 256XOct 29, 2026Nov 2, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 256Y1Oct 29, 2026Nov 16, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 256Y2Nov 8, 2026Nov 16, 2026

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
11
Avg Score
387.8
Top Score
408.5
Recent (5yr)
2

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

7per 100

2024 Survey

Calf : Cow

19per 100

2024 Survey

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