Elk Hunting in Oregon UPPER DESCHUTES

Scores
Scores
User Scores
Ease of Drawing
65
Success
11
Trophy Potential
N/A
Public Access
89
Ease of Terrain
91
Room to Breathe
44
Opportunity
28
Convenience
100
Ease of Effort
38
69
HuntScore
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Elk Notes
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State Agency Website
Visit Oregon Department of Fish and WildlifeElk Over The Counter Hunts (2021)
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Elk Drawing Stats (2021)
Total Quota
2,107
Licenses Drawn
2,107
Licenses Surplus
0
Resident Quota
2,062
Nonresident Quota
45
Landowner Quota
0
Youth Quota
0
68.4%
Overall Unit
1st Choice Draw Odds
Stats | Apply For | Sex | Manner | Season | Type | Draw Odds | HuntScore | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
234X |
M
|
ANY
|
C
|
|
100%
|
81 | One bull elk | |
234T |
F
|
ANY
|
C
|
Y
|
11.9%
|
72 | One antlerless elk | |
234R |
E
|
A
|
C
|
|
13%
|
70 | One elk | |
234M |
E
|
M
|
C
|
|
13.9%
|
67 | One elk | |
234B |
F
|
ANY
|
C
|
|
10.5%
|
69 | One antlerless elk |
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Elk Harvest Stats (2020)
Total Hunters
3,924
Total Harvest
545
Harvest Male
316
Harvest Female
229
13.9%
Average Success
Manner | Season | Type | Sex | Hunters | Harvest | Male | Female | Youth |
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A
|
E
|
C
|
N/A | 7 | 0 |
0
|
0
|
0
|
A
|
E
|
C
|
N/A | 1 | 0 |
0
|
0
|
0
|
A
|
E
|
C
|
N/A | 2 | 0 |
0
|
0
|
0
|
A
|
E
|
G
|
N/A | 1 | 0 |
0
|
0
|
0
|
A
|
E
|
C
|
N/A | 1 | 0 |
0
|
0
|
0
|
A
|
E
|
C
|
N/A | 1 | 1 |
1
|
0
|
0
|
A
|
E
|
C
|
N/A | 4 | 0 |
0
|
0
|
0
|
A
|
E
|
C
|
N/A | 1 | 0 |
0
|
0
|
0
|
A
|
C
|
N/A | 51 | 5 |
2
|
3
|
0
|
|
A
|
E
|
C
|
N/A | 26 | 1 |
1
|
0
|
0
|
R
|
C
|
N/A | 32 | 23 |
0
|
23
|
0
|
|
R
|
C
|
N/A | 34 | 9 |
0
|
9
|
0
|
|
R
|
G
|
N/A | 1767 | 295 |
159
|
136
|
0
|
|
R
|
C
|
N/A | 869 | 62 |
62
|
0
|
0
|
|
R
|
G
|
N/A | 9 | 1 |
1
|
0
|
0
|
|
R
|
G
|
N/A | 415 | 25 |
25
|
0
|
0
|
|
R
|
G
|
N/A | 309 | 54 |
44
|
10
|
0
|
|
R
|
G
|
N/A | 278 | 43 |
14
|
29
|
0
|
|
R
|
C
|
N/A | 116 | 26 |
7
|
19
|
0
|
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Weather Insights
Weather can vary by elevation. See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. Not all weather elements are available within the unit.
Average Temps
Use temperature ranges to plan and prepare for your hunt. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. Be sure to make note of the extreme temperatures as these often pose the greatest risk to hunters. If you plan on hunting in higher elevation, as a rule of thumb, expect the tempture to decrease roughly 5° for every 1000' in elevation gain.
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