OR Antelope Hunting

Oregon Antelope Season Dates 2026

Antelope season in Oregon runs Aug 29 – Sep 7 across 41 WMUs.

53 Seasons3 Weapon Types47% Avg Harvest

Rifle

WMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
35ANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 16 — Aug 2439%0.01/mi²79%
36ANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 16 — Aug 2477%0.02/mi²57%
37ANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 23 — Aug 3165%0.05/mi²54%
38ANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 16 — Aug 2480%0.00/mi²29%
Swan Lake-432TYOUTH ONLY CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 16 — Aug 24—0.01/mi²20%
Columbia Plateau No. 1-440A1ANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSOct 18 — Oct 26—0.01/mi²10%
Columbia Plateau No. 2-440A2ANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSOct 18 — Oct 26—0.00/mi²10%
Northside - Ritter-447ANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 16 — Aug 24—0.00/mi²35%
45ANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSOct 18 — Oct 26—0.01/mi²16%
45ANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSOct 18 — Oct 26—0.02/mi²16%
46ANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 16 — Aug 24—0.05/mi²68%
Pine Cr - Keating-462ANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 16 — Aug 24—0.01/mi²65%
Harney Basin-466BANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSSep 6 — Sep 21—0.03/mi²35%
Steens Mtn-469AANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 16 — Aug 24—0.04/mi²60%
E Beatys Butte-470AANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 16 — Aug 24—0.04/mi²80%
Hart Mtn-470CANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSSep 13 — Sep 19—0.10/mi²100%
Hart Mt-470TYOUTH ONLY CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 16 — Aug 24—0.01/mi²100%
Juniper-471AANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 23 — Sep 7—0.02/mi²88%
Riley-472BANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSSep 6 — Sep 21—0.17/mi²60%
N Wagontire-473AANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 16 — Aug 24—0.02/mi²83%
E Interstate-475AANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 16 — Aug 24—0.02/mi²55%
Gerber Reservoir-475TYOUTH ONLY CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 23 — Aug 31—0.02/mi²46%
Fort Rock-Silver Lake-476AANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 16 — Aug 24—0.02/mi²67%
51ANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 16 — Aug 24—0.00/mi²46%
53YOUTH ONLY CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 1 — Aug 31—0.00/mi²25%

+ 11 more

Archery

WMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
35ARCHERY CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 30 — Sep 70%0.00/mi²79%
36ARCHERY CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 30 — Sep 725%0.02/mi²57%
Hart Mt Bow-470R1ARCHERY CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 7 — Aug 15—0.05/mi²100%
Wagontire Bow-473RARCHERY CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 30 — Sep 7—0.00/mi²86%
E Interstate Bow-475R1ARCHERY CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSSep 6 — Sep 14—0.04/mi²55%
Gerber Reservoir Bow-475R2ARCHERY CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 9 — Aug 17—0.09/mi²46%
E Slope Bow-477RARCHERY CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 29 — Sep 27—0.13/mi²51%
64ARCHERY CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSSep 6 — Sep 14—0.02/mi²38%
66ARCHERY CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSSep 6 — Sep 14—0.02/mi²68%
67ARCHERY CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 30 — Sep 7—0.01/mi²81%
70ARCHERY CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSSep 15 — Sep 24—0.01/mi²83%
74ARCHERY CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 7 — Aug 15—0.04/mi²70%

Muzzleloader

WMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
35MUZZLELOADER CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 30 — Sep 740%0.00/mi²79%
Gerber Reservoir Muzzleloader-475MMUZZLELOADER CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSSep 6 — Sep 14—0.03/mi²46%
E Fort Rock-Silver Lake Muzzleloader-476MMUZZLELOADER CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSSep 6 — Sep 14—0.02/mi²67%
69MUZZLELOADER CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 27 — Sep 4—0.02/mi²64%
73MUZZLELOADER CONTROLLED 400 SERIES HUNTSAug 30 — Sep 7—0.00/mi²86%

Antelope in Oregon: FAQ

When is antelope season in Oregon?

Antelope season in Oregon currently runs Aug 29 to Sep 7, across 53 season rows and 41 WMUs, split by weapon (Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader).

Where is the best place to hunt antelope in Oregon?

The best WMUs for antelope in Oregon depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per WMU above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.

Plan your Antelope hunt in Oregon

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