OregonElk

OR Elk Unit WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla

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

Season Dates

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

Trophy Data

B&C 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

AI Scout Analysis

# Walla Walla (OR) – Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Hunting Conditions Steep, high-elevation terrain ranging 777–5,942 ft with mixed forest, river breaks, and rugged canyon country in the Blue Mountains region. Only 34% public land creates access challenges; much of the unit is private or requires careful planning. Recent forum reports note thick timber and challenging packing conditions; elk distribution has shifted toward Mt. Emily as wolf pressure intensifies. ## Herd Status & Population Trends Herd composition is **well below average** (2025: 8 bull:cow ratio, TQI 24/100). This is a significant decline from 2023's data and reflects ongoing elk...

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Draw Odds

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTagsDraw %
2025Hunt 255R1nonresident77270.0%
2025Hunt 255R2nonresident11100.0%
2025Hunt 255Xnonresident251352.0%
2025Hunt 255Y1nonresident122250.0%
2025Hunt 255Y2nonresident55100.0%
2025Hunt 255R1resident1,317272.9%
2025Hunt 255R2resident16744100.0%
2025Hunt 255Xresident682264100.0%
2025Hunt 255Y1resident2,315251.5%
2025Hunt 255Y2resident397138100.0%
2024Hunt 255R1resident1,203302.5%
2024Hunt 255R2resident1403424.3%
2024Hunt 255Xresident64515423.9%
2024Hunt 255Y1resident2,142251.2%
2024Hunt 255Y2resident417498119.4%
2024Hunt 255R1nonresident6811.5%
2024Hunt 255R2nonresident3266.7%
2024Hunt 255Xnonresident1010100.0%
2024Hunt 255Y1nonresident11610.9%
2024Hunt 255Y2nonresident33100.0%
2023Hunt 255R1nonresident67250.0%
2023Hunt 255R2nonresident22100.0%
2023Hunt 255Xnonresident1212100.0%
2023Hunt 255Y1nonresident109260.0%
2023Hunt 255Y2nonresident11100.0%
2023Hunt 255R1resident1,263272.1%
2023Hunt 255R2resident1822915.9%
2023Hunt 255Xresident61912820.7%
2023Hunt 255Y1resident2,015291.4%
2023Hunt 255Y2resident4009924.8%

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Harvest Data

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%

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