Unit 11 Scappoose elk hunting: harvest, hunts and 2026 seasons
ODFW estimates hunters took 639 elk in the Scappoose Unit (11) in 2025 (447 bulls and 194 antlerless) and counted 2,564 elk hunters there, across 17 general seasons and controlled hunts. ODFW's figures for 2021 to 2025 average 614 elk a year. The unit is 8% public land, the largest share BLM, by USGS PAD-US.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: ODFW, 2021 to 2025. Seasons and tags: ODFW's 2026 regulations and 2026 draw. Land: USGS PAD-US 4.1.
National wildlife refugeBLMODFW landState forest and trust landOther public (city, county, parks, military)Unit 11Neighboring unitsLake, reservoir or riverHighway
| ODFW zone | Northwest |
|---|---|
| Size | 494,742 acres (773 square miles) |
| Public land | 8% (39,671 acres) |
| Elk harvested, 2025 | 639 (447 bulls) |
| Elk hunters, 2025 | 2,564, 14,680 days |
| Elk per 100 hunters, 2025 | 25 |
| General seasons, 2026 | General archery, General Western Oregon Coast 1st season and General Western Oregon Coast 2nd season |
| 2026 controlled hunts listed here | 8 |
| Towns in and near it | St. Helens, Rainier, Scappoose and Vernonia |
How many elk are harvested in Unit 11?
ODFW's elk harvest for the Scappoose Unit by year: 639 in 2025, 714 in 2024 and 617 in 2023. 25 elk were taken for every 100 hunters in 2025.
| Year | Hunters | Days hunted | Elk harvested | Bulls | Antlerless | Elk per 100 hunters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,564 | 14,680 | 639 | 447 | 194 | 25 |
| 2024 | 2,608 | 14,465 | 714 | 459 | 253 | 27 |
| 2023 | 2,632 | 14,731 | 617 | 409 | 208 | 23 |
| 2022 | 2,579 | 14,631 | 528 | 316 | 212 | 20 |
| 2021 | 2,507 | 13,771 | 573 | 374 | 199 | 23 |
Source: ODFW harvest statistics (2021 to 2025), from ODFW's mandatory harvest reporting. Each year adds up ODFW's rows for the unit across its any legal weapon, archery and muzzleloader summaries, general and controlled; damage tags are not in these totals. A hunter counted on two tag types is counted twice. Per 100 hunters is worked out from ODFW's two figures.
Which elk hunts were used in Unit 11 in 2025?
General season tags: 2,244 hunters, 446 elk. Controlled hunts: 14 rows in ODFW's table, 320 hunters, 193 elk. ODFW's own row for each, 2025:
| Hunt or season | Tag type | Hunters | Days | Harvested | ODFW success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast 2nd season | Any legal weapon, general | 998 | 3,905 | 154 | 15% |
| Coast 1st season | Any legal weapon, general | 800 | 2,417 | 168 | 21% |
| Western Elk Archery | Archery, general | 446 | 4,813 | 124 | 28% |
| 211 Scappoose Unit | Any legal weapon, controlled | 92 | 808 | 57 | 62% |
| 211A North Plains | Any legal weapon, controlled | 77 | 1,293 | 36 | 46% |
| 211B N Central Scappoose | Any legal weapon, controlled | 77 | 706 | 53 | 69% |
| 211C Banks | Any legal weapon, controlled | 33 | 470 | 16 | 48% |
| 211T Scappoose Unit Youth | Any legal weapon, controlled | 18 | 98 | 14 | 81% |
| 210C1 Upper Nehalem No. 1 | Any legal weapon, controlled | 7 | 35 | 6 | 83% |
| 200R Oregon Youth Bow | Archery, controlled | 6 | 56 | 2 | 40% |
| 210C2 Upper Nehalem No. 2 | Any legal weapon, controlled | 5 | 23 | 7 | 133% |
| Western General Bow Elk w/ 217R | Archery, controlled | 2 | 14 | 1 | 50% |
| Western General Bow Elk w/ 216R2 | Archery, controlled | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0% |
| Western General Bow Elk w/ 218R | Archery, controlled | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0% |
| Western General Bow Elk w/ 219R | Archery, controlled | 1 | 11 | 1 | 100% |
| Western General Bow Elk w/ 216R1 | Archery, controlled | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Western General Bow Elk w/ 221R | Archery, controlled | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Source: ODFW's 2025 elk harvest summaries (ODFW harvest statistics (2025)). A hunt that spans several units is split by unit in ODFW's tables; these are the Scappoose rows.
When is elk season in Unit 11 in 2026?
General seasons that cover the Scappoose Unit in 2026:
- General archery elk, Aug. 29 - Sept. 27: one bull elk, page 47.
- General Western Oregon Coast 1st season elk, Nov. 14 - Nov. 17: one bull elk, page 45.
- General Western Oregon Coast 2nd season elk, Nov. 21 - Nov. 27: one bull elk, page 45.
Controlled elk hunts in ODFW's 2026 tables that include the unit, with ODFW's 2026 tags and its June 2026 draw (residents who drew, of residents who put the hunt first):
| Hunt | Name | Bag limit | 2026 season | 2026 tags | 2026 draw, residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200R | Oregon Youth Bow | One elk | Aug. 29 - Sep. 27 | 330 | 129 of 129 |
| 211A | North Plains | One antlerless elk | Dec. 1 - Mar. 31, 2027 | 94 | 79 of 79 |
| 210C1 | Upper Nehalem No. 1 | One antlerless elk | Dec. 1 - Jan. 31, 2027 | 82 | 80 of 266 |
| 210C2 | Upper Nehalem No. 2 | One antlerless elk | Feb. 1 - Mar. 31, 2027 | 82 | 79 of 218 |
| 211C | Banks | One antlerless elk | Jan. 1 - Mar. 31, 2027 | 39 | 38 of 38 |
| 211B | N Central Scappoose | One antlerless elk | Jan. 1 - Mar. 31, 2027 | 33 | 33 of 148 |
| 211 | Scappoose Unit | One antlerless elk | Jan. 1 - Mar. 31, 2027 | 28 | 28 of 316 |
| 211T | Scappoose Unit Youth | One antlerless elk | Aug. 15 - Dec. 31 | 21 | 21 of 104 |
Source: ODFW 2026 Oregon Big Game Hunting Regulations, pages 45 to 58; draw: ODFW's 2026 Preference Point Draw Reports. Hunts are matched to the unit by ODFW's own harvest rows. Check ODFW before you go; seasons can change.
How much public land is in Unit 11?
8% of the Scappoose Unit is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 39,671 of 494,742 acres. The largest share is BLM, 18,058 acres.
| Manager | Acres | Share of unit |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 18,058 | 3.6% |
| ODFW land | 11,215 | 2.3% |
| State forest and trust land | 9,877 | 2% |
| Other public (city, county, parks, military) | 6,424 | 1.3% |
| National wildlife refuge | 521 | 0.1% |
ODFW wildlife area in the unit: Sauvie Island (11,223 acres here).
Measured by FilledTag inside ODFW's unit boundary from USGS PAD-US 4.1 (fee land by manager, 2025). Tribal and private land are not counted as public. Wildlife refuges set their own hunting rules.
How do you get to Unit 11?
Highways through the unit: US 30 (about 63 miles inside it), OR 47 (about 59 miles inside it), US 26 (about 26 miles inside it) and OR 6 (about 4 miles inside it). Towns inside: St. Helens, Rainier, Scappoose, Clatskanie and North Plains.
Which units border Unit 11?
The Scappoose Unit touches 4 other units. Their public land and ODFW's latest elk figures, for comparison:
| Unit | Public land | Elk hunters | Elk harvested | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 10 Saddle Mountain | 22.7% | 3,861 | 1,065 | 2025 |
| Unit 12 Wilson | 66.2% | 2,766 | 409 | 2025 |
| Unit 14 Trask | 40.5% | 4,952 | 778 | 2025 |
| Unit 15 Willamette | 1.5% | 572 | 137 | 2025 |
Also for Unit 11: deer hunting.
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt elk in Unit 11 without drawing a tag?
Yes. General archery elk (Aug. 29 - Sept. 27) is open in the Scappoose Unit, bag limit one bull elk; General Western Oregon Coast 1st season elk (Nov. 14 - Nov. 17) is open in the Scappoose Unit, bag limit one bull elk; General Western Oregon Coast 2nd season elk (Nov. 21 - Nov. 27) is open in the Scappoose Unit, bag limit one bull elk, by ODFW's 2026 regulations.
How many elk are taken in Unit 11 each year?
ODFW estimates 639 in 2025, 714 in 2024 and 617 in 2023, adding up its rows for the Scappoose Unit across general and controlled elk tags.
How hard is it to draw hunt 211?
In ODFW's 2026 draw for hunt 211 (Scappoose Unit), 28 of 316 residents who put it first drew; the fewest points a resident drew with in the preference phase was 7. ODFW gives 75% of the tags to the most preference points and draws 25% at random among first-choice applicants.
What is the closest town to Unit 11?
St. Helens, Rainier and Scappoose are inside the unit. Just outside: Vernonia (on the line), Hillsboro (2 miles) and Cornelius (6 miles).
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Where these numbers come from
- Harvest, hunters and days: ODFW harvest statistics (2021 to 2025).
- Seasons, hunts, tags and bag limits: ODFW 2026 Oregon Big Game Hunting Regulations. Draw: ODFW 2026 Preference Point Draw Reports.
- Public land: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (fee land by manager, 2025). Unit boundary: ODFW Wildlife Management Units (Compass dataset).
- Highways, water and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 and the 2024 Gazetteer.
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