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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.

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Hunter safety course required for first-time buyers

Oregon Hunting Seasons

Mule Deer

Res: $30.5 Non-res: $380.5
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

Res: $38.5 Non-res: $580.5
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

Res: $14.5 Non-res: $59.5
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

Res: $24.5 Non-res: $296.5
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

Res: $30.5 Non-res: $380.5
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

Res: $33 Non-res: $295
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

Res: $165 Non-res: $1706
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

Res: $165 Non-res: $1706
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

Res: $33 Non-res: $295
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.

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Oregon Hunting FAQ

Do I need a hunting license in Oregon?
Yes. All hunters in Oregon must hold a valid hunting license from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Non-residents typically pay higher fees. A hunter safety course is required for first-time license buyers.
What is the hunting license cost in Oregon?
Oregon license costs vary by species. Mule Deer: resident $30.5, non-resident $380.5. Elk: resident $38.5, non-resident $580.5.
When is deer season in Oregon?
Oregon deer seasons: Archery: Aug 24 - Sep 27, Rifle: Oct 5 - Nov 8.
Does Oregon require a hunter safety course?
Yes, Oregon requires hunter education certification for all first-time hunters. The course covers firearm safety, hunting laws, wildlife conservation, and ethical hunting practices.
Who manages hunting regulations in Oregon?
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife manages all hunting licenses, regulations, and wildlife management in Oregon. Their website (https://www.dfw.state.or.us) has current season dates, license purchasing, and regulation booklets.