Oregon special tag info

[Judespapa]

I have been issued a ANY Elk tag in Oregon starting 8/1/2025 to 11/30/2025 any area open to hunting any weapon. I would consider this like a raffle tag or governors tag so to speak. I'm from WA. self proclaimed elkaholic. I know there is the BIG three to hunt for the best chance at a proper bull. I want to do this tag some justice. due to the fact im 50 and not able to run the steep canyons with a sharp stick ill likely use a rifle during the hunt. (do not judge LOL) Looking to start the first 14 days in September. Please PM me any info your willing to share you think would be beneficial. I would be grateful.

[vandeman17]

Welcome to the site and that should be a fun tag. Are you after a rosie or rm?

[Judespapa]

Rocky MTN. hunt Rosies in WA every year on the coast

[vandeman17]

Northeast Units would be where I would start. A lot of them are steep but given your season and being able to hunt with a rifle in august/september, you should be able to turn up a bull before the rut while still in summer mode.

[Crunchy]

There's a better spot than the Wenaha? I'll never draw that one.  Should have been putting in for points back in 2007 when I started hunting Oregon.  Oh well too late now.  Nice tag.