My brother and I drew "One Elk" tags for Oregon's Starkey unit (Hunt #252C1) this year. While we have a unit map, we haven't scouted the area yet. We'll call the regional ODFW office in LaGrande to get their input before we scout but I was hoping to get some insight into the unit from folks here too. Things like previous experience in the unit, locations to start scouting, locals that could be contacted for info etc...? This is a pretty coveted tag and we want to make the best of it as it took 5 preference points to get drawn. Thanks in advance.

btt

I have hunted Elk in Oregon both when growing up there and since but not in that unit. I'll try ask my buddy IF I can get ahold of him. He's a Game Warden and previously a state biologist.
Sorry I can't comment directly, wish I could!

Dennis,

Try this link; WWW.MONSTERMULEYS.COM

There were several poster that hunted the Starkey unit.

Are you hunting on horses?

Norseman, thanks for the link. I'll check it out. We have no horses but we're not afraid to walk. I understand there are road closures that begin a few days before my hunt and the Starkey unit map shows some trails that look interesting. We're heading over this weekend with maps and GPS's to do a little scouting and paln to go over at least 3-4 times before the hunt begins. Thanks again!