Roosevelt elk are the largest species of elk still found in North America with mature bulls weighing 700 to a reported 1,300 pounds. Their antlers are often correspondingly heavy and carry extra crown points. Only those Oregon elk living west of Interstate 5 are considered Roosevelt's by the Boone and Crockett Club, while those east of the road are considered Rocky Mountain elk. Elk that live in the Cascades have characteristics of both species and are locally known as Cascade elk although many have more features of Roosevelt elk. Hunters may buy tags over the counter to hunt in most units where Roosevelt's live. Bowhunters may buy tags over the counter to hunt in almost every western Oregon unit. The state conducts controlled muzzleloader hunts in the Cascades and in a couple of coastal units. Taking a mature Roosevelt elk is a challenge, but a number of big 6x6s are taken every year.
License Costs
|
Resident |
Nonresident |
Elk Tag |
$49.50 |
$588 |
Controlled hunt application fee |
$8 |
$8 |
| Resident | Nonresident |
Elk Tag | $49.50 | $588 |
Controlled hunt application fee | $8 | $8 |
News, notes and alerts
Hunters who don’t get their first-choice tag earn a preference point
Applicants must buy a hunting license
Hunting parties may apply together
General bow tags are sold until the day before general archery season
Highlights
Some big bulls live in units where tags are sold over the counter
Roosevelt bulls often live in unimaginably dense brush and timber
Big bulls can live out their lives in a small range between developed areas
A maximum of 5% of limited tags are issued to nonresidents
In some areas many bulls find refuge on private land
Preference points are averaged for groups of up to 18 hunters applying together
The number of mature bulls has increased significantly in recent years
Some private lands are open through cooperative agreements with the state
Some private timber companies have begun charging a fee for access
Boone and Crockett entries
** Units listed below may not have a current hunt for this species. Units in this table are included if a significant part of the unit is found within the county.
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