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Oregon Hunting Seasons 2026 & WMU Map

Elk Aug 15–Dec 31. Deer Oct 3–Nov 6. Deer Oct 3–Nov 6.

1,020 Seasons7 Species19% Avg Harvest Rate

Direct Answer

Oregon hunting seasons cover 1,020 season dates across 309 WMUs for Elk, Mule Deer, Black-tailed Deer and more. Many big game hunts are draw or limited-entry, so confirm application windows before the deadline. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and wmu.

Season data sourced from the Oregon wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.

Oregon Hunting Seasons by Species

Elk

442 seasonsView Elk details →

WMU	Weapon	Season	Harvest	Public
0	Rifle	Aug 29 — Sep 27	—	0%
10	Rifle	Aug 15 — Dec 31	100%	27%
10	Rifle	Nov 15 — Nov 18	22%	27%
10	Rifle	Nov 22 — Nov 28	18%	27%
10	Rifle	Dec 1 — Mar 31	75%	27%
11	Rifle	Jan 1 — Mar 31	77%	10%
11	Rifle	Aug 15 — Dec 31	80%	10%
11	Rifle	Dec 1 — Mar 31	—	10%
12	Rifle	Aug 15 — Dec 31	78%	65%
12	Rifle	Dec 1 — Mar 31	70%	65%
12	Rifle	Dec 20 — Dec 28	77%	65%
12	Rifle	Dec 27 — Jan 4	82%	65%
14	Rifle	Aug 15 — Dec 31	50%	44%
14	Rifle	Dec 1 — Mar 31	61%	44%
16	Rifle	Aug 15 — Dec 31	15%	63%
16	Archery	Sep 29 — Oct 3	—	63%
16	Archery	Nov 29 — Dec 14	—	63%
17	Rifle	Aug 15 — Dec 31	67%	22%
17	Archery	Nov 29 — Dec 14	—	22%
18	Rifle	Aug 15 — Dec 31	56%	43%
18	Archery	Nov 29 — Dec 14	—	43%
19	Rifle	Aug 15 — Dec 31	0%	61%
19	Archery	Nov 29 — Dec 14	—	61%
20	Rifle	Jan 1 — Mar 31	44%	42%

+ 418 more Elk seasons

Deer

370 seasonsView Deer details →

WMU	Weapon	Season	Harvest	Public
10	Rifle	Oct 4 — Nov 9	0%	27%
10	Rifle	Oct 3 — Nov 6	0%	27%
11	Rifle	Oct 4 — Nov 9	0%	10%
11	Rifle	Oct 3 — Nov 6	0%	10%
W High Cascade-119A	Rifle	Sep 13 — Sep 21	—	98%
12	Rifle	Oct 4 — Nov 9	0%	65%
12	Rifle	Nov 1 — Nov 30	0%	65%
12	Rifle	Oct 3 — Nov 6	0%	65%

+ 362 more Deer seasons

Deer

370 seasonsView Deer details →

WMU	Weapon	Season	Harvest	Public
10	Rifle	Oct 4 — Nov 9	0%	27%
10	Rifle	Oct 3 — Nov 6	0%	27%
11	Rifle	Oct 4 — Nov 9	0%	10%
11	Rifle	Oct 3 — Nov 6	0%	10%
W High Cascade-119A	Rifle	Sep 13 — Sep 21	—	98%
12	Rifle	Oct 4 — Nov 9	0%	65%
12	Rifle	Nov 1 — Nov 30	0%	65%
12	Rifle	Oct 3 — Nov 6	0%	65%

+ 362 more Deer seasons

Antelope

53 seasonsView Antelope details →

WMU	Weapon	Season	Harvest	Public
35	Rifle	Aug 16 — Aug 24	39%	79%
35	Archery	Aug 30 — Sep 7	0%	79%
35	Muzzleloader	Aug 30 — Sep 7	40%	79%
36	Rifle	Aug 16 — Aug 24	77%	57%
36	Archery	Aug 30 — Sep 7	25%	57%
37	Rifle	Aug 23 — Aug 31	65%	54%
38	Rifle	Aug 16 — Aug 24	80%	29%
Swan Lake-432T	Rifle	Aug 16 — Aug 24	—	20%

+ 45 more Antelope seasons

Bear

69 seasonsView Bear details →

WMU	Weapon	Season	Harvest	Public
WMU ALSEA	Rifle	Aug 1 — Dec 31	—	—
WMU APPLEGATE	Rifle	Aug 1 — Dec 31	—	—
WMU BEATYS BUTTE	Rifle	Aug 1 — Dec 31	—	—
WMU BEULAH	Rifle	Aug 1 — Dec 31	—	—
WMU BIGGS	Rifle	Aug 1 — Dec 31	—	—
WMU CATHERINE CREEK	Rifle	Aug 1 — Dec 31	—	—
WMU CHESNIMNUS	Rifle	Aug 1 — Dec 31	—	—
WMU CHETCO	Rifle	Aug 1 — Dec 31	—	—

+ 61 more Bear seasons

Bighorn Sheep

4 seasonsView Bighorn Sheep details →

WMU	Weapon	Season	Harvest	Public
S Snake Rvr-559A2	Rifle	Aug 15 — Oct 31	—	94%
56	Rifle	Aug 15 — Oct 31	—	73%
Bear Creek-560B	Rifle	Aug 15 — Oct 31	—	79%
59	Rifle	Aug 15 — Oct 31	—	94%

Oregon Hunting Season FAQ

When does hunting season start in Oregon?

Oregon hunting season currently spans Aug 15 to Dec 31 for Elk, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by wmu and weapon. This page lists 1,020 Oregon season dates across 309 WMUs.

What can you hunt in Oregon?

Oregon offers hunting for 7 species, including Elk, Mule Deer, Black-tailed Deer and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.

How many hunting WMUs does Oregon have?

Oregon is divided into 309 WMUs. Season dates, harvest rates and public-land access differ by unit—use the tables above to compare units before you apply or buy a tag.

Does Oregon use a draw or limited-entry system?

Yes. Many Oregon big game hunts are allocated by draw or limited-entry tags rather than sold over the counter. Always confirm application windows on the official Oregon wildlife agency site before the deadline.

State Resource

Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:

Oregon Official Hunting Regulations

View Oregon on the map

See WMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Oregon on our interactive hunting map.

Also see Oregon public land, license, and regulations.

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