OR Elk Hunting

Oregon Elk Season Dates 2026

Elk season in Oregon runs Aug 1 – Oct 15 across 254 WMUs.

442 Seasons4 Weapon Types36% Avg Harvest

Rifle

WMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
0YOUTH ONLY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 29 — Sep 27—0.32/mi²0%
10YOUTH ONLY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 15 — Dec 31100%0.01/mi²27%
10ANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSNov 15 — Nov 1822%1.28/mi²27%
10ANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSNov 22 — Nov 2818%1.28/mi²27%
10ANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSDec 1 — Mar 3175%0.01/mi²27%
11ANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSJan 1 — Mar 3177%0.04/mi²10%
11YOUTH ONLY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 15 — Dec 3180%0.03/mi²10%
11ANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSDec 1 — Mar 31—0.12/mi²10%
12YOUTH ONLY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 15 — Dec 3178%0.02/mi²65%
12ANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSDec 1 — Mar 3170%0.02/mi²65%
12YOUTH ONLY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSDec 20 — Dec 2877%0.07/mi²65%
12YOUTH ONLY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSDec 27 — Jan 482%0.08/mi²65%
14YOUTH ONLY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 15 — Dec 3150%0.01/mi²44%
14ANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSDec 1 — Mar 3161%0.01/mi²44%
16YOUTH ONLY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 15 — Dec 3115%0.01/mi²63%
17YOUTH ONLY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 15 — Dec 3167%0.03/mi²22%
18YOUTH ONLY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 15 — Dec 3156%0.01/mi²43%
19YOUTH ONLY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 15 — Dec 310%0.01/mi²61%
20ANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSJan 1 — Mar 3144%0.09/mi²42%
20YOUTH ONLY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 15 — Dec 3142%0.01/mi²42%
21YOUTH ONLY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 15 — Dec 31—0.01/mi²69%
W Saddle Mt No. 1-210A1ANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSDec 1 — Dec 3175%0.11/mi²11%
W Saddle Mt No. 2-210A2ANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSJan 1 — Jan 3184%0.12/mi²11%
Central Saddle Mt No. 1-210B1ANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSDec 1 — Dec 31—0.07/mi²42%
Central Saddle Mt No. 2-210B2ANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSJan 1 — Jan 3168%0.07/mi²42%

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Archery

WMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
16ARCHERY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSSep 29 — Oct 3—0.02/mi²63%
16ARCHERY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSNov 29 — Dec 14—0.07/mi²63%
17ARCHERY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSNov 29 — Dec 14—0.55/mi²22%
18ARCHERY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSNov 29 — Dec 14—0.28/mi²43%
19ARCHERY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSNov 29 — Dec 14—0.06/mi²61%
N Indigo Late Bow-221RARCHERY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSNov 29 — Dec 14—0.20/mi²25%
W Rogue Late Bow-230RARCHERY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSNov 15 — Mar 31—0.05/mi²45%
24ARCHERY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSJan 3 — Jan 18—0.06/mi²34%
Starkey Exp. Forest Bow-252RARCHERY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 29 — Sep 2718%43.32/mi²100%
26ARCHERY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 29 — Sep 2742%0.07/mi²49%
34ARCHERY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 29 — Sep 2716%0.07/mi²77%
36ARCHERY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 29 — Sep 275%0.05/mi²57%
37ARCHERY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 29 — Sep 2720%0.31/mi²54%
39ARCHERY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 29 — Sep 279%0.14/mi²67%
46ARCHERY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 29 — Sep 2712%0.81/mi²68%
47ARCHERY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 29 — Sep 2716%0.95/mi²41%
48ARCHERY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 29 — Sep 2725%0.08/mi²35%
48ARCHERY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 29 — Sep 2728%1.00/mi²35%
49ARCHERY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 29 — Sep 2716%1.48/mi²35%
49ARCHERY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 29 — Sep 2724%0.25/mi²35%
50ARCHERY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 30 — Oct 3—0.16/mi²86%
50ARCHERY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 29 — Sep 2712%1.62/mi²86%
51ARCHERY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 29 — Sep 2717%0.35/mi²46%
53ARCHERY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 29 — Sep 27—0.30/mi²25%
53ARCHERY CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 29 — Sep 2719%2.71/mi²25%

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Muzzleloader

WMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Cascades Muzzleloader-200MMUZZLELOADER CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSNov 22 — Nov 28—0.08/mi²63%
NE Trask Muzzleloader-214MMUZZLELOADER CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSDec 13 — Dec 3014%0.20/mi²28%
Oakridge Private-219CANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSJan 1 — Feb 2833%1.79/mi²5%
E Cascade Muzzleloader-234MMUZZLELOADER CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSNov 7 — Nov 15—0.07/mi²75%
Paulina - E Fort Rock Muzzleloader-235MMUZZLELOADER CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSOct 18 — Oct 26—0.02/mi²75%
24MUZZLELOADER CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSDec 6 — Dec 2131%0.18/mi²34%
Pole Cr Muzzleloader-248MMUZZLELOADER CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSOct 18 — Oct 2633%0.04/mi²64%
25MUZZLELOADER CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSOct 11 — Oct 15—0.04/mi²33%
Elkhorn No. 1 Muzzleloader-251M1MUZZLELOADER CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSAug 1 — Oct 1530%0.07/mi²2%
Elkhorn No. 2 Muzzleloader-251M2MUZZLELOADER CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSOct 16 — Dec 3129%0.07/mi²2%
Eagle Cap Muzzleloader-260MMUZZLELOADER CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSOct 18 — Oct 2619%0.15/mi²100%
E Grant Muzzleloader-265MMUZZLELOADER CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSOct 18 — Oct 26—0.34/mi²72%
High Desert Muzzleloader-278MMUZZLELOADER CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSOct 18 — Oct 26—0.01/mi²82%
53MUZZLELOADER CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSNov 1 — Dec 3112%0.25/mi²25%

Shotgun

WMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Oakridge Private-219CANY LEGAL WEAPON CONTROLLED 200 SERIES HUNTSJan 1 — Feb 2833%1.79/mi²5%

Elk in Oregon: FAQ

When is elk season in Oregon?

Elk season in Oregon currently runs Aug 1 to Oct 15, across 442 season rows and 254 WMUs, split by weapon (Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader, Shotgun).

Where is the best place to hunt elk in Oregon?

The best WMUs for elk 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 Elk hunt in Oregon

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