Unit 33 Sprague elk hunting: harvest, hunts and 2026 seasons
ODFW estimates hunters took 5 elk in the Sprague Unit (33) in 2025 (5 bulls and 0 antlerless) and counted 219 elk hunters there, across 6 general seasons and controlled hunts. ODFW's figures for 2021 to 2025 average 13 elk a year. The unit is 73.9% 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.
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| ODFW zone | South Central |
|---|---|
| Size | 496,009 acres (775 square miles) |
| Public land | 73.9% (366,455 acres) |
| Elk harvested, 2025 | 5 (5 bulls) |
| Elk hunters, 2025 | 219, 1,097 days |
| Elk per 100 hunters, 2025 | 2 |
| General seasons, 2026 | General archery |
| 2026 controlled hunts listed here | 5 |
| Towns in and near it | Chiloquin, Fort Klamath and Bonanza |
How many elk are harvested in Unit 33?
ODFW's elk harvest for the Sprague Unit by year: 5 in 2025, 17 in 2024 and 7 in 2023. 2 elk were taken for every 100 hunters in 2025.
| Year | Hunters | Days hunted | Elk harvested | Bulls | Antlerless | Elk per 100 hunters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 219 | 1,097 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 290 | 1,416 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 6 |
| 2023 | 229 | 1,199 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| 2022 | 304 | 1,612 | 20 | 18 | 2 | 7 |
| 2021 | 243 | 1,193 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 7 |
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 33 in 2025?
General season tags: 20 hunters, 2 elk. Controlled hunts: 5 rows in ODFW's table, 199 hunters, 3 elk. ODFW's own row for each, 2025:
| Hunt or season | Tag type | Hunters | Days | Harvested | ODFW success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 233X Sprague No. 1 | Any legal weapon, controlled | 106 | 396 | 1 | 1% |
| 233Y Sprague No. 2 | Any legal weapon, controlled | 70 | 383 | 2 | 3% |
| Eastern Elk Archery | Archery, general | 20 | 97 | 2 | 9% |
| 231X SE Cascades | Any legal weapon, controlled | 12 | 55 | 0 | 0% |
| 233T Sprague Unit Youth | Any legal weapon, controlled | 10 | 162 | 0 | 0% |
| Eastern General Bow Elk w/ 219R | Archery, controlled | 1 | 4 | 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 Sprague rows.
When is elk season in Unit 33 in 2026?
General seasons that cover the Sprague 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231X | SE Cascades | One bull elk | Oct. 28 - Nov. 1 | 880 | 409 of 409 |
| 200R | Oregon Youth Bow | One elk | Aug. 29 - Sep. 27 | 330 | 129 of 129 |
| 233X | Sprague No. 1 | One bull elk | Oct. 28 - Nov. 1 | 220 | 56 of 56 |
| 233Y | Sprague No. 2 | One bull elk | Nov. 7 - Nov. 15 | 110 | 102 of 102 |
| 233T | Sprague Unit Youth | One antlerless elk | Aug. 15 - Dec. 31 | 17 | 14 of 14 |
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 33?
73.9% of the Sprague Unit is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 366,455 of 496,009 acres. The largest share is national forest, 324,435 acres.
| Manager | Acres | Share of unit |
|---|---|---|
| National forest | 324,435 | 65.4% |
| State forest and trust land | 21,592 | 4.4% |
| National wildlife refuge | 20,428 | 4.1% |
| Other public (city, county, parks, military) | 587 | 0.1% |
| National park land (no hunting) | 85 | 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. Wildlife refuges set their own hunting rules.
How do you get to Unit 33?
Highways through the unit: US 97 (about 49 miles inside it), OR 62 (about 25 miles inside it) and OR 422 (about 6 miles inside it). Towns inside: Chiloquin and Fort Klamath.
Which units border Unit 33?
The Sprague Unit touches 5 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 32 Klamath Falls | 35.3% | 66 | 4 | 2025 |
| Unit 75 Interstate | 55.7% | 347 | 46 | 2025 |
| Unit 76 Silver Lake | 60.3% | 381 | 13 | 2025 |
| Unit 77 Fort Rock | 68% | 623 | 31 | 2025 |
Also for Unit 33: deer hunting.
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt elk in Unit 33 without drawing a tag?
Yes. General archery elk (Aug. 29 - Sept. 27) is open in the Sprague Unit, bag limit one bull elk, by ODFW's 2026 regulations.
How many elk are taken in Unit 33 each year?
ODFW estimates 5 in 2025, 17 in 2024 and 7 in 2023, adding up its rows for the Sprague Unit across general and controlled elk tags.
How hard is it to draw hunt 233X?
In ODFW's 2026 draw for hunt 233X (Sprague No. 1), every first-choice applicant drew (56 residents). 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 33?
Chiloquin and Fort Klamath are inside the unit. Just outside: Bonanza (18 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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