Oregon Hunting Guide
Complete Oregon hunting guide. Oregon hunting seasons, license costs, bag limits, and regulations for all major game species. Updated for the current season.
Wildlife Agency
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Hunter safety course required for first-time buyers
Oregon Hunting Seasons
Mule Deer
| Season Type | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Rifle | Oct 7 | Nov 5 |
| Archery | Aug 26 | Sep 24 |
Bag limits: daily: 1, season: 1
General season tags for some units. Controlled hunts by draw in premium units. Blacktail deer in western Oregon.
Elk
| Season Type | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Rifle | Nov 4 | Nov 17 |
| Archery | Aug 26 | Sep 24 |
Bag limits: daily: 1, season: 1
Roosevelt elk in western Oregon, Rocky Mountain elk in eastern Oregon. OTC tags available in some general season units.
Turkey
| Season Type | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Shotgun | Apr 15 | May 31 |
| Archery | Apr 15 | May 31 |
Bag limits: daily: 1, season: 3 (spring)
Merriam's turkeys in eastern Oregon and Rio Grande in southern Oregon. Over-the-counter tags. Growing populations.
Bear
| Season Type | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Rifle | Aug 1 | Dec 31 |
| Archery | Aug 1 | Dec 31 |
Bag limits: daily: 1, season: 1
General season OTC tag in most units. No bait or dogs. Good populations in Cascade Range and Blue Mountains.
Duck/Waterfowl
| Season Type | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Shotgun | Oct 14 | Jan 28 |
Bag limits: daily: 7, season: No season limit
Federal duck stamp and Oregon waterfowl stamp required. Pacific Flyway. Klamath Basin and Sauvie Island are premier areas.
Whitetail Deer
| Season Type | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Archery | Aug 24 | Sep 27 |
| Rifle | Oct 5 | Nov 8 |
Bag limits: daily: 1, season: 1 per year
Eastern Oregon only.
Mountain Goat
| Season Type | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Rifle | Sep 1 | Nov 15 |
Bag limits: daily: 1, season: 1 per lifetime
Once-in-a-lifetime draw. Extremely limited tags.
Bighorn Sheep
| Season Type | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Rifle | Sep 1 | Nov 30 |
Bag limits: daily: 1, season: 1 per lifetime (most states)
Extremely limited tags. Once-in-a-lifetime draw.
Mountain Lion
| Season Type | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Fall/Winter | Nov 1 | Mar 31 |
Bag limits: daily: 1, season: 1 per year
Hound hunting legal in most western states. Quotas apply.
Planning Tools
- Oregon Draw Odds by Unit — success rates for every limited-entry hunt
- Hunt Cost Calculator — budget your full hunt cost
- Season Tag Planner — never miss an opening day
- Preference Point Tracker — when should you burn your points?
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