Oregon Deer (Antlerless)

Unit 29 (Evans Cr)

Oregon Hunting Guide — Deer (Antlerless)

Hunt code 629 (Evans Cr) is an antlerless deer tag within WMU 29. Antlerless tags allow harvest of does to help manage deer populations in balance with available habitat and landowner tolerance. Oregon's draw system controls harvest through limited tag availability.

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Deer (Antlerless) Hunting in Unit 29

Where to Find Deer in the Evans Cr Hunt Area

Evans Cr antlerless deer (WMU 29) are distributed throughout the unit's habitat. Doe and fawn groups are less wary than mature bucks and use a wider range of habitat types.

Feeding Areas and Field Edges

Clearcut edges, meadows, and agricultural fields concentrate deer in predictable locations. Scout feeding areas before season.

Water and Travel Corridors

Streams and water sources concentrate deer movement. Travel corridors between bedding and feeding areas are consistent locations for antlerless deer throughout the season.

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How to Hunt the Evans Cr Antlerless Hunt

Antlerless deer hunting in the Evans Cr area offers flexible tactics — doe groups are less wary and more predictable than mature bucks.

Stand Hunting

Set a stand or blind overlooking a known feeding area or water source. Antlerless deer often move in groups. Hunt low-light periods for the most consistent activity.

Shot Placement and Legal Animals

Read your tag and current ODFW regulations carefully before hunting. Antlerless tags have specific restrictions on legal animals — confirm compliance before shooting.

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Deer (Antlerless) Success Rates

Antlerless deer tags in Oregon typically see high success rates — 30-50% or higher — because does and fawn groups are more abundant and predictable than mature bucks. The antlerless tag system allows efficient population management while providing quality hunting opportunities.

Deer (Antlerless) Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Controlled	31	627	4.9%	11
Rifle— Controlled	69	139	47.5%	6

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Hunt code 629 is a controlled antlerless tag under Oregon's 75/25 preference-point/random draw system. Antlerless tag demand varies by unit and year — check ODFW draw statistics for current applicant counts. Apply at myodfw.com.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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Road Conditions

Public land and forest road access. Check current road conditions before hunting.

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Hunting Pressure

Low to moderate under draw structure.

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Weather

Oregon deer seasons run fall through early winter. Prepare for cold and rain.

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Nearest Town

Nearest services within 30-60 minutes of the hunt area.

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Permit Notes

Controlled draw tag required. Check ODFW regulations for hunt code 629.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What animals can I harvest on the Evans Cr antlerless tag?

Antlerless tags allow harvest of deer without visible antlers or with antlers below a specified length. Read your tag and current ODFW regulations carefully for exact legal animal definitions for hunt code 629.

How do I apply for the Evans Cr antlerless deer tag?

Apply through ODFW's controlled hunt system at myodfw.com using hunt code 629. Oregon's 75/25 draw split means 25% of tags go to random applicants every year regardless of preference points.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-18.

Oregon Big Game Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) — Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife · supports: WMU boundaries and controlled-hunt numbers, Season dates per weapon/species, Tag quotas per hunt number · accessed 2026-04-18
ODFW Big Game Hunting Hub — Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife · supports: Season structures, WMU-level special regulations, Public-access overviews · accessed 2026-04-18
ODFW Big Game Statistics — Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife · supports: Per-WMU harvest totals, Hunter success rates, Population estimates per management unit · accessed 2026-04-18
ODFW Controlled Hunt Navigation — Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife · supports: 75/25 preference-point/random draw structure, Historical draw odds per hunt number · accessed 2026-04-18