Unit 32 Klamath Falls elk hunting: harvest, hunts and 2026 seasons
ODFW estimates hunters took 4 elk in the Klamath Falls Unit (32) in 2025 (4 bulls and 0 antlerless) and counted 66 elk hunters there, across 4 general seasons and controlled hunts. ODFW's figures for 2021 to 2025 average 3 elk a year. The unit is 35.3% 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 wildlife refugeNational forestBLMState forest and trust landOther public (city, county, parks, military)Unit 32Neighboring unitsLake, reservoir or riverHighway
| ODFW zone | South Central |
|---|---|
| Size | 800,813 acres (1,251 square miles) |
| Public land | 35.3% (282,771 acres) |
| Elk harvested, 2025 | 4 (4 bulls) |
| Elk hunters, 2025 | 66, 368 days |
| Elk per 100 hunters, 2025 | 6 |
| General seasons, 2026 | General archery |
| 2026 controlled hunts listed here | 3 |
| Towns in and near it | Klamath Falls, Bonanza, Malin and Chiloquin |
How many elk are harvested in Unit 32?
ODFW's elk harvest for the Klamath Falls Unit by year: 4 in 2025, 1 in 2024 and 1 in 2023. 6 elk were taken for every 100 hunters in 2025.
| Year | Hunters | Days hunted | Elk harvested | Bulls | Antlerless | Elk per 100 hunters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66 | 368 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 | 80 | 421 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 78 | 365 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 101 | 452 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 | 73 | 324 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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 32 in 2025?
General season tags: 13 hunters, 2 elk. Controlled hunts: 3 rows in ODFW's table, 53 hunters, 2 elk. ODFW's own row for each, 2025:
| Hunt or season | Tag type | Hunters | Days | Harvested | ODFW success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 232Y Klamath Falls Unit No. 2 | Any legal weapon, controlled | 30 | 131 | 1 | 4% |
| 232X Klamath Falls Unit No. 1 | Any legal weapon, controlled | 22 | 74 | 1 | 6% |
| Eastern Elk Archery | Archery, general | 13 | 140 | 2 | 14% |
| Eastern General Bow Elk w/ 219R | Archery, controlled | 1 | 23 | 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 Klamath Falls rows.
When is elk season in Unit 32 in 2026?
General seasons that cover the Klamath Falls Unit in 2026:
- General archery elk, Aug. 29 - Sept. 27: one bull elk, page 47.
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 |
| 232X | Klamath Falls Unit No. 1 | One bull elk | Oct. 28 - Nov. 1 | 77 | 43 of 43 |
| 232Y | Klamath Falls Unit No. 2 | One bull elk | Nov. 7 - Nov. 15 | 55 | 44 of 44 |
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 32?
35.3% of the Klamath Falls Unit is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 282,771 of 800,813 acres. The largest share is national forest, 204,708 acres.
| Manager | Acres | Share of unit |
|---|---|---|
| National forest | 204,708 | 25.6% |
| BLM | 65,684 | 8.2% |
| National wildlife refuge | 7,210 | 0.9% |
| State forest and trust land | 5,169 | 0.6% |
| Other public (city, county, parks, military) | 968 | 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. Wildlife refuges set their own hunting rules.
How do you get to Unit 32?
Highways through the unit: OR 140 (about 98 miles inside it), US 97 (about 63 miles inside it), OR 39 (about 27 miles inside it) and OR 70 (about 7 miles inside it). Towns inside: Klamath Falls, Bonanza, Malin, Merrill and Altamont.
Which units border Unit 32?
The Klamath Falls Unit touches 3 other units. Their public land and ODFW's latest elk figures, for comparison:
| Unit | Public land | Elk hunters | Elk harvested | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 31 Keno | 41.6% | 562 | 44 | 2025 |
| Unit 33 Sprague | 73.9% | 219 | 5 | 2025 |
| Unit 75 Interstate | 55.7% | 347 | 46 | 2025 |
Also for Unit 32: deer hunting, pronghorn hunting.
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt elk in Unit 32 without drawing a tag?
Yes. General archery elk (Aug. 29 - Sept. 27) is open in the Klamath Falls Unit, bag limit one bull elk, by ODFW's 2026 regulations.
How many elk are taken in Unit 32 each year?
ODFW estimates 4 in 2025, 1 in 2024 and 1 in 2023, adding up its rows for the Klamath Falls Unit across general and controlled elk tags.
How hard is it to draw hunt 232Y?
In ODFW's 2026 draw for hunt 232Y (Klamath Falls Unit No. 2), 44 of 44 residents who put it first drew; the fewest points a resident drew with in the preference phase was 1. 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 32?
Klamath Falls, Bonanza and Malin are inside the unit. Just outside: Chiloquin (on the line).
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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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