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Dates & Fees | Oregon Bear Hunting

Black Bear: February 10, 2025
Big Game: May 15, 2025

UP-FRONT FEES
Hunting License (Adult) $172.00
Hunting License (Youth 9-17 Years Old) $10.00
Application Fee (per Species) $8.00
POST DRAW FEES (IF SUCCESSFUL)
Bighorn Sheep $1,513.50
Mountain Goat $1,513.50
Elk (Controlled or General) $588.00
Deer (Controlled or General) $443.50
Antelope $395.50
Black Bear $16.50
Cougar $16.50

UP-FRONT FEES
Hunting License (Adult) $34.50
Hunting License (Youth 9-17 Years Old) $10.00
Application Fee (per Species) $8.00
POST DRAW FEES (IF SUCCESSFUL)
Bighorn Sheep $142.00
Mountain Goat $142.00
Elk (Controlled or General) $49.00
Deer (Controlled or General) $28.50
Antelope $51.50
Black Bear $16.50
Cougar $16.50

OREGON DEER SEASON DATES
Western Oregon Archery Aug 30 – Sep 28, 2025 (varies by unit)
Eastern Oregon Archery Aug 30 – Sep 28, 2025 
Western Oregon Any Legal Weapon Oct 4 – Nov 7, 2025 (varies by unit)
Eastern Oregon Any Legal Weapon Oct 4 – Oct 15, 2025 (vary by unit)
Youth Deer Hunt Sep 27 – Sep 28, 2025 (statewide, controlled)
Late Archery (Western Units) Nov 15 – Dec 7 / Nov 22 - Dec 14, 2025
Muzzleloader Oct – Nov 2025 (varies by unit)
OREGON ELK SEASON DATES
Archery (Western/Eastern) Aug 30 – Sep 28, 2025
West Cascade Any Legal Weapon Nov 8 – Nov 14, 2025
Rocky Mountain (Eastern Oregon) Any Legal Weapon Nov 8 – Nov 16, 2025
Coast Bull Elk — 1st Season (Any Weapon) Nov 15 – Nov 18, 2025
Coast Bull Elk — 2nd Season (Any Weapon) Nov 22 – Nov 28, 2025
OREGON ANTELOPE (PRONGHORN) SEASON DATES
Archery Aug - Sep, 2025 (varies by unit)
Muzzleloader/Rifle Aug – Sep, 2025 (varies by unit)
OREGON BEAR SEASON DATES
Spring Bear Apr 1 – May 31, 2025
Fall Bear Aug 1 – Dec 31, 2025
OREGON SHEEP SEASON DATES
Rocky Bighorn Sheep Aug – Nov 2025 (varies by unit)
California Bighorn Sheep Sep 22 – Oct 17, 2025
OREGON MOUNTAIN GOAT SEASON DATES
Mountain Goat (Controlled Hunts) Aug – Oct, 2025 (varies by unit)

Disclaimer: Season dates vary by unit, hunt type, and weapon choice. Always verify with the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife: https://myodfw.com/big-game-hunting/seasons

YEAR RESULTS POSTED
2025 June 12
2024 June 12
2023 June 12
2022 June 20
2021 June 20
2020 June 20
2019 June 19
2018 June 20
2017 June 15

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Oregon Bear Hunting 2025

At most, a hunter may obtain one controlled spring black bear tag, one general season fall black bear tag, and one additional fall black bear tag. All spring bear hunts are controlled hunts and are issued through the draw. Spring season runs April 1st through May 31st. The statewide fall season goes from August 1st until December 31st. The use of bait and using dogs to hunt or pursue black bear is prohibited.

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OREGON BEAR HUNTS 2025 DATES
Spring Bear Apr 1 – May 31, 2025
Fall Bear Aug 1 – Dec 31, 2025

Disclaimer: Spring bear is controlled and varies by unit; fall seasons may have zone-specific rules. Verify with ODFW: https://myodfw.com/big-game-hunting/seasons

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Unfortunately, the Oregon wolf population is healthy and growing, estimated at around 200 wolves. The state has 35 confirmed packs. The actual number of wolves in Oregon is likely much greater than this minimum estimate. Grey wolves are currently protected statewide, so hunting is not allowed. Oregon trapped 10 wolves, which they gave to Colorado. The wolves were then released in Summit and Grand counties as voters in Colorado approved a ballot measure to reintroduce wolves to their state.

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