Bear season in Oregon runs Aug 1 – Dec 31 across 69 WMUs.
| WMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU ALSEA | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| WMU APPLEGATE | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| WMU BEATYS BUTTE | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| WMU BEULAH | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| WMU BIGGS | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| WMU CATHERINE CREEK | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| WMU CHESNIMNUS | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| WMU CHETCO | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| WMU COLUMBIA BASIN | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| WMU CRATER LAKE NP | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| WMU DESOLATION | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| WMU DIXON | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| WMU EVANS CREEK | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| WMU FORT ROCK | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| WMU FOSSIL | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| WMU GRIZZLY | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| WMU HEPPNER | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| WMU HOOD | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| WMU IMNAHA | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| WMU INDIGO | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| WMU INTERSTATE | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| WMU JUNIPER | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| WMU KEATING | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| WMU KENO | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| WMU KLAMATH FALLS | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
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Bear season in Oregon currently runs Aug 1 to Dec 31, across 69 season rows and 69 WMUs, split by weapon (Rifle).
The best WMUs for bear 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.
View WMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see Oregon seasons, public land, and license.