Oregon 2026-27 Hunting Season Dates
Quick answer
Oregon's listed 2026-27 firearm deer season runs Oct 3-Nov 6, 2026.
Archery Deer opens Aug 29, 2026 and closes Sep 27, 2026.
Mountain lion season opens Jan 1, 2026 and closes Dec 31, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Oregon ODFW.
- firearm deer
- Oct 3-Nov 6, 2026
- archery deer
- Aug 29-Sep 27, 2026
- mountain lion
- Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026
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Key seasons by species
We summarize official agency information and link to the source for verification. Regulations can change, and zone details matter. Always confirm final dates, bag limits, permits, and legal requirements with Oregon ODFW before hunting.
Proposed 2026-27
federal openings
in Oregon
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing hunting and fishing access changes at 9 stations in Oregon. Public comment closes June 26, 2026.
- OR · NWR
Bandon Marsh NWR
OregonMIGRATORY BIRD: EXPANSION - OR · NAR
Hart Mountain NAR
OregonMIGRATORY BIRD: OPENING - OR · NWR
Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer
OregonMIGRATORY BIRD: EXPANSION - CA · OR · NWR
Lower Klamath NWR
California / OregonMIGRATORY BIRD: EXPANSIONUPLAND GAME: OPEN + EXPAND - OR · NWR
Malheur NWR
OregonMIGRATORY BIRD: EXPANSIONUPLAND GAME: EXPANSION - OR · NWR
Tualatin River NWR
OregonMIGRATORY BIRD: OPENING - OR · WA · NWR
Umatilla NWR
Oregon / WashingtonMIGRATORY BIRD: EXPANSIONUPLAND GAME: EXPANSION - OR · NWR
Upper Klamath
OregonMIGRATORY BIRD: EXPANSION - OR · NWR
Wapato Lake NWR
OregonMIGRATORY BIRD: OPENING
Deer
Deer
Archery
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Eastern Oregon archery is entirely controlled hunts.
Zone: Eastern Oregon
Deer
Any Legal Weapon
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Eastern Oregon any legal weapon is entirely controlled hunts. Starting in 2026, Eastern Oregon deer hunts will be structured based on Deer Hunt Areas, not WMUs.
Zone: Eastern Oregon
Deer
Archery
Aug 29-Sep 27, 2026
Tag required: General Archery Season Western Oregon Tag. Tag sale deadline: Aug. 28. See page 33 of Big Game Regulations for late season hunts.
Zone: Western Oregon
Deer
Any Legal Weapon
Oct 3-Nov 6, 2026
Tag required: General Any Legal Weapon Western Oregon Tag. Tag sale deadline: Oct. 2.
Zone: Western Oregon
Bear
Black Bear
General Season Fall - Additional
Aug 1-Dec 31, 2026
Tag required: Additional General Season Fall Tag.
Zone: Statewide
Black Bear
General (Additional)
Aug 1-Dec 31, 2026
Tag required: Additional General Season Fall Tag.
Zone: Statewide
Black Bear
General
Aug 1-Dec 31, 2026
Tag required: General Season Fall Tag. Tag sale deadline: Oct. 2.
Zone: Statewide
Black Bear
General Season Fall
Aug 1-Dec 31, 2026
Tag required: General Season Fall Tag. Tag sale deadline: Oct. 2.
Zone: Statewide
Spring Bear
Controlled Hunt
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
All spring bear hunting is controlled/limited entry. Apply by February 10. Specific seasons listed in Oregon Big Game Regulations.
Zone: Statewide
Elk
Elk
Archery
Aug 29-Sep 27, 2026
Tag required: General Archery Season Tag. Tag sale deadline: Aug. 28. Some units in eastern Oregon have moved to controlled only for archery elk. See pages 46-47 in Big Game Hunting Regulations for available units.
Zone: Western/Eastern Oregon
Elk
Any Legal Weapon
Nov 7-13, 2026
Tag required: General West Cascade Tag. Tag sale deadline: Nov. 6.
Zone: West Cascade
Elk
Any Legal Weapon (First Season)
Nov 14-17, 2026
Tag required: General Western Oregon Coast First Season Tag. Tag sale deadline: Nov. 13.
Zone: Coast Bull Elk, Western Oregon
Elk
Any Legal Weapon - First Season
Nov 14-17, 2026
Tag required: General Western Oregon Coast First Season Tag. Tag sale deadline: Nov. 13.
Zone: Coast Bull Elk
Elk
Any Legal Weapon (Second Season)
Nov 21-27, 2026
Tag required: General Western Oregon Coast Second Season Tag. Tag sale deadline: Nov. 20.
Zone: Coast Bull Elk, Western Oregon
Elk
Any Legal Weapon - Second Season
Nov 21-27, 2026
Tag required: General Western Oregon Coast Second Season Tag. Tag sale deadline: Nov. 20.
Zone: Coast Bull Elk
Elk - Antlerless
Damage Season
Aug 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027
Tag required: General Season Antlerless Elk Damage Tag. Some portions of units in eastern Oregon have a limited season: Aug. - Nov. 30. See page 48 in the Big Game Hunting Regulations.
Zone: Statewide
Elk (Antlerless Damage)
General
Aug 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027
Tag required: General Season Antlerless Elk Damage Tag. Some portions of units in eastern Oregon have a limited season: Aug. - Nov. 30. See page 48 in Big Game Hunting Regulations for available units and dates.
Zone: Statewide
Rocky Mountain Elk
Any Legal Weapon (Second Season)
Nov 7-15, 2026
Tag required: General Eastern Oregon Rocky Mountain Second Season Tag. Tag sale deadline: Nov. 6.
Zone: Eastern Oregon Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain Elk
Any Legal Weapon - Second Season
Nov 7-15, 2026
Tag required: General Eastern Oregon Rocky Mountain Second Season Tag. Tag sale deadline: Nov. 6.
Zone: Eastern Oregon Rocky Mountain
Squirrel
Western Gray Squirrel
General Season
Sep 1-Nov 15, 2026
Open Area: Units 10-33, 36-38, 40, 43-77. Exceptions: No bag limit or closed season in that part of the Rogue Unit south of Rogue River and South Fork Rogue River and north of Hwy 140.
Zone: Remainder of State (Units 10-33, 36-38, 40, 43-77)
Western Gray Squirrel
General
Sep 1-Nov 15, 2026
Exceptions: No bag limit or closed season in that part of the Rogue Unit south of Rogue River and South Fork Rogue River and north of Hwy 140.
Zone: Remainder of state (Units 10-33, 36-38, 40, 43-77)
Western Gray Squirrel
General Season
Sep 15-Oct 31, 2026
Open Area: Units 34, 35, 39, 41 and 42.
Zone: North-Central Oregon (Units 34, 35, 39, 41, 42)
Western Gray Squirrel
General
Sep 15-Oct 31, 2026
Zone: North-Central Oregon (Units 34, 35, 39, 41, 42)
Big Game
Rocky Mountain Goat
Controlled Hunt
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
All Rocky Mountain goat hunting is controlled/limited entry. Apply by May 15. Specific seasons listed in Oregon Big Game Regulations.
Zone: Statewide
Pronghorn
Pronghorn Antelope
Controlled Hunt
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
All pronghorn antelope hunting is controlled/limited entry. Apply by May 15. Specific seasons listed in Oregon Big Game Regulations.
Zone: Statewide
Mountain Lion
Cougar
General Season
Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026
Tag required: General Season Tag. Tag sale deadline: Oct. 2.
Zone: Statewide
Cougar
General Season - Additional
Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026
Tag required: Additional General Season Tag.
Zone: Statewide
Cougar
General (Additional)
Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026
Tag required: Additional General Season Tag.
Zone: Statewide
Cougar
General
Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026
Tag required: General Season Tag. Tag sale deadline: Oct. 2.
Zone: Statewide
Bighorn Sheep
Bighorn Sheep
Controlled Hunt
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
All bighorn sheep hunting is controlled/limited entry. Apply by May 15. Specific seasons listed in Oregon Big Game Regulations.
Zone: Statewide
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Oregon Hunting Season FAQ
When does deer season start in Oregon?
August 29, 2026 is the first listed deer opener for Oregon; it is archery deer Aug 29-Sep 27, 2026.
When is Oregon's firearm deer season?
Oct 3-Nov 6, 2026 is the listed firearm deer window for Oregon. Check zone and permit details with Oregon ODFW before hunting.
When does spring turkey open in Oregon?
A current spring turkey opener is not listed for Oregon yet. Check Oregon ODFW for the latest turkey dates.
Do I need a license to hunt in Oregon?
Yes. Hunters generally need the appropriate Oregon hunting license, and some seasons may require tags, permits, stamps, or zone-specific authorizations. Confirm final requirements with Oregon ODFW.