Unit 22 Dixon elk hunting: harvest, hunts and 2026 seasons
ODFW estimates hunters took 108 elk in the Dixon Unit (22) in 2025 (100 bulls and 9 antlerless) and counted 961 elk hunters there, across 14 general seasons and controlled hunts. ODFW's figures for 2021 to 2025 average 96 elk a year. The unit is 74.6% public land, most of it national forest, 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 forestBLMState forest and trust landOther public (city, county, parks, military)Unit 22Neighboring unitsLake, reservoir or riverHighway
| ODFW zone | Southwest |
|---|---|
| Size | 995,880 acres (1,556 square miles) |
| Public land | 74.6% (743,053 acres) |
| Elk harvested, 2025 | 108 (100 bulls) |
| Elk hunters, 2025 | 961, 5,135 days |
| Elk per 100 hunters, 2025 | 11 |
| General seasons, 2026 | General archery and General West Cascade |
| 2026 controlled hunts listed here | 7 |
| Towns in and near it | Glide, Trail and Shady Cove |
How many elk are harvested in Unit 22?
ODFW's elk harvest for the Dixon Unit by year: 108 in 2025, 91 in 2024 and 101 in 2023. 11 elk were taken for every 100 hunters in 2025.
| Year | Hunters | Days hunted | Elk harvested | Bulls | Antlerless | Elk per 100 hunters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 961 | 5,135 | 108 | 100 | 9 | 11 |
| 2024 | 978 | 5,027 | 91 | 62 | 27 | 9 |
| 2023 | 1,008 | 5,384 | 101 | 76 | 25 | 10 |
| 2022 | 1,030 | 5,881 | 92 | 72 | 20 | 9 |
| 2021 | 1,072 | 5,344 | 87 | 71 | 16 | 8 |
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 22 in 2025?
General season tags: 876 hunters, 95 elk. Controlled hunts: 12 rows in ODFW's table, 85 hunters, 13 elk. ODFW's own row for each, 2025:
| Hunt or season | Tag type | Hunters | Days | Harvested | ODFW success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cascade | Any legal weapon, general | 696 | 2,977 | 56 | 8% |
| Western Elk Archery | Archery, general | 180 | 1,508 | 39 | 22% |
| 200M Cascade Muzzleloader | Muzzleloader, controlled | 47 | 203 | 4 | 8% |
| 222A Dixon Unit Private | Any legal weapon, controlled | 26 | 251 | 9 | 36% |
| 222T Dixon Unit Youth | Any legal weapon, controlled | 10 | 179 | 0 | 0% |
| 200R Oregon Youth Bow | Archery, controlled | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0% |
| 230A W Rogue | Any legal weapon, controlled | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 230T2 W Rogue Youth | Any legal weapon, controlled | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Western General Bow Elk w/ 216R1 | Archery, controlled | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Western General Bow Elk w/ 216R2 | Archery, controlled | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Western General Bow Elk w/ 217R | Archery, controlled | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Western General Bow Elk w/ 218R | Archery, controlled | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Western General Bow Elk w/ 219R | 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 Dixon rows.
When is elk season in Unit 22 in 2026?
General seasons that cover the Dixon Unit in 2026:
- General archery elk, Aug. 29 - Sept. 27: one bull elk, except one elk outside of USFS lands, page 47.
- General West Cascade elk, Nov. 7 - Nov. 13: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200M | Cascade Muzzleloader | One elk outside all USFS lands; one bull elk inside all USFS lands | Nov. 21 - Nov. 27 | 990 | 267 of 267 |
| 200R | Oregon Youth Bow | One elk | Aug. 29 - Sep. 27 | 330 | 129 of 129 |
| 230R | W Rogue Late Bow | One antlerless elk | Nov. 15 - Mar. 31, 2027 | 55 | 22 of 22 |
| 230T2 | W Rogue Youth | One antlerless elk | Aug. 15 - Mar. 31, 2027 | 39 | 11 of 11 |
| 230A | W Rogue | One antlerless elk | Nov. 15 - Mar. 31, 2027 | 28 | 27 of 164 |
| 222A | Dixon Private | One antlerless elk | Nov. 15 - Mar. 31, 2027 | 11 | 11 of 39 |
| 222T | Dixon Unit Youth | One antlerless elk | Aug. 15 - Dec. 31 | 11 | 11 of 15 |
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 22?
74.6% of the Dixon Unit is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 743,053 of 995,880 acres. The largest share is national forest, 627,249 acres.
| Manager | Acres | Share of unit |
|---|---|---|
| National forest | 627,249 | 63% |
| BLM | 115,572 | 11.6% |
| Other public (city, county, parks, military) | 708 | 0.1% |
| State forest and trust land | 232 | under 0.1% |
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.
How do you get to Unit 22?
Highways through the unit: OR 138 (about 32 miles inside it), OR 62 (about 29 miles inside it), OR 227 (about 19 miles inside it) and OR 230 (about 12 miles inside it). Towns inside: Glide and Trail.
Which units border Unit 22?
The Dixon 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 21 Indigo | 68.1% | 1,124 | 110 | 2025 |
| Unit 23 Melrose | 15.4% | 613 | 164 | 2025 |
| Unit 29 Evans Creek | 42.7% | 366 | 34 | 2025 |
| Unit 30 Rogue | 56.6% | 2,011 | 119 | 2025 |
Also for Unit 22: deer hunting.
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt elk in Unit 22 without drawing a tag?
Yes. General archery elk (Aug. 29 - Sept. 27) is open in the Dixon Unit, bag limit one bull elk, except one elk outside of USFS lands; General West Cascade elk (Nov. 7 - Nov. 13) is open in the Dixon Unit, bag limit one bull elk, by ODFW's 2026 regulations.
How many elk are taken in Unit 22 each year?
ODFW estimates 108 in 2025, 91 in 2024 and 101 in 2023, adding up its rows for the Dixon Unit across general and controlled elk tags.
How hard is it to draw hunt 200M?
In ODFW's 2026 draw for hunt 200M (Cascade Muzzleloader), every first-choice applicant drew (267 residents, 4 nonresidents). 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 22?
Glide and Trail are inside the unit. Just outside: Shady Cove (3 miles), Myrtle Creek (4 miles) and Canyonville (5 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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