Oregon 2026-27 Hunting Season Dates
Quick answer
Oregon's 2026-27 firearm deer season runs Oct 3-Nov 6, 2026 (Western Oregon).
Archery deer season runs Aug 29-Sep 27, 2026 (Western Oregon).
Duck season runs Oct 10-Nov 29, 2026 (Zone 2), and Dec 3, 2026-Jan 24, 2027.
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
- duck
- Oct 10-Nov 29, 2026 and Dec 3, 2026-Jan 24, 2027
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Key seasons by species
How to read Oregon's seasons
Controlled hunts and units come before the dates
Oregon manages deer and elk by wildlife unit, mixing general seasons with controlled hunts you must draw. The dates below only tell the full story once paired with a unit and hunt number.
Confirm unit boundaries, controlled-hunt numbers, and application deadlines with the official Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife source.
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.
New 2026-27
federal openings
in Oregon
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service opened or expanded hunting and fishing access at 9 stations in Oregon. The final rule took effect August 31, 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
Any Legal Weapon
Tag required: General Any Legal Weapon Western Oregon Tag. Tag sale deadline: Oct. 2.
Zone: Western 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
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Eastern Oregon archery is entirely controlled hunts.
Zone: Eastern Oregon
Deer
Archery
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
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Fall General
Zone: Western Oregon WMUs 14-30
Wild Turkey
Fall General
From Dec. 1 - Jan 31, hunting allowed only on private lands by permission
Zone: Eastern Oregon WMUs 37(part), 45(S of Wheeler Co line), 46, 47, 48(S of Grant Co line), 50, and 65(part)
Wild Turkey
Beardless Turkey Permit
Private lands only; excludes private industrial forestland
Zone: Western Oregon private lands excluding private industrial forestland within Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Benton, Linn, eastern Lane counties (WMUs 14-21), and WMUs 23, 28, 29(S of Josephine and Jackson co…
Wild Turkey
Fall General
From Dec. 1 - Jan 31, hunting allowed only on private lands by permission
Zone: Eastern Oregon WMUs 36, 37(part), 38, 40, 43-44, 45(N of Wheeler Co line), 48(N of Grant Co line), 49, 51-64, 65(part), 66-67, 69, 71-72
Wild Turkey
Spring Youth
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring General
Zone: Statewide
Bear
Black Bear
General Season Fall
Tag required: General Season Fall Tag. Tag sale deadline: Oct. 2.
Zone: Statewide
Black Bear
General Season Fall - Additional
Tag required: Additional General Season Fall Tag.
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 - Antlerless
Damage Season
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
Any Legal Weapon
Tag required: General West Cascade Tag. Tag sale deadline: Nov. 6.
Zone: West Cascade
Rocky Mountain Elk
Any Legal Weapon - Second Season
Tag required: General Eastern Oregon Rocky Mountain Second Season Tag. Tag sale deadline: Nov. 6.
Zone: Eastern Oregon Rocky Mountain
Elk
Any Legal Weapon - First Season
Tag required: General Western Oregon Coast First Season Tag. Tag sale deadline: Nov. 13.
Zone: Coast Bull Elk
Elk
Any Legal Weapon - Second Season
Tag required: General Western Oregon Coast Second Season Tag. Tag sale deadline: Nov. 20.
Zone: Coast Bull Elk
Elk
Archery
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
Waterfowl
39 listed rowsCanada/Cackling Goose
General Fall/Winter - South Coast Zone
Shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset
Zone: South Coast Zone (all of Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties west of Hwy 101)
Canada/Cackling Goose
General Fall/Winter - High Desert & Blue Mountains Zone
Shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset
Zone: High Desert & Blue Mountains Zone
Ducks (including merganser)
General - Zone 2
Scaup open Oct. 10 - Nov. 29 & Dec. 3 - Jan. 6, 2027 only; shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset
Zone: Zone 2
White (Snow/Ross's) Goose
General Fall/Winter - High Desert & Blue Mountains Zone
Shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset
Zone: High Desert & Blue Mountains Zone
White-fronted Goose
General Fall/Winter - High Desert & Blue Mountains Zone
Shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; Lake County bag limit is 1
Zone: High Desert & Blue Mountains Zone
Ducks (including merganser)
General - Zone 1
Scaup open Nov. 7 - Jan. 31, 2027 only; shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset
Zone: Zone 1
Canada/Cackling Goose
General Fall/Winter - Southwest Zone
Shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset
Zone: Southwest Zone (all of Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties east of Hwy 101, and Jackson and Josephine counties)
Canada/Cackling Goose
General Fall/Winter - Mid-Columbia Zone
Shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset
Zone: Mid-Columbia Zone
White (Snow/Ross's) Goose
General Fall/Winter - Mid-Columbia Zone
Shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset
Zone: Mid-Columbia Zone
White-fronted Goose
General Fall/Winter - Mid-Columbia Zone
Shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset
Zone: Mid-Columbia Zone
White Goose
Wildlife Area Hunt Days
Shooting hours sunrise to sunset
Zone: Sauvie Island Wildlife Area (Eastside, Westside and Oak Island only)
White/White-fronted Goose
Northwest Permit Zone
Shooting hours sunrise to sunset; Northwest Oregon Goose Permit required
Zone: Northwest Permit Zone
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| American CootGeneral · StatewideConcurrent with duck season; shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset | dates not listed | Closed |
| BrantGeneral · StatewideShooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset | Upcoming | |
| Canada GooseSpecial Early September - South Coast Zone · South Coast ZoneClosed for September Canada goose season | dates not listed | Closed |
| Canada GooseSpecial Early September - Mid-Columbia Zone · Mid-Columbia ZoneShooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset | Closed | |
| Canada GooseSpecial Early September - Southwest Zone · Southwest ZoneShooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset | Closed | |
| Canada GooseSpecial Early September - Northwest Permit Zone · Northwest Permit ZoneShooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset | Closed | |
| Canada GooseSpecial Early September - High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone · High Desert and Blue Mountains ZoneShooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset | Closed | |
| Canada/Cackling GooseGeneral Fall/Winter - Mid-Columbia Zone · Mid-Columbia ZoneShooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset | Closed | |
| Canada/Cackling GooseGeneral Fall/Winter - Southwest Zone · Southwest Zone (all of Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties east of Hwy 101, and Jackson and Josephine counties)Shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset | Closed | |
| Canada/Cackling GooseNorthwest Permit Zone · Northwest Permit ZoneShooting hours sunrise to sunset; Northwest Oregon Goose Permit required; dusky Canada geese closed | Closed | |
| Canada/Cackling GooseNorthwest Permit Zone · Northwest Permit ZoneShooting hours sunrise to sunset; Northwest Oregon Goose Permit required; dusky Canada geese closed | Upcoming | |
| Canada/Cackling GooseGeneral Fall/Winter - High Desert & Blue Mountains Zone · High Desert & Blue Mountains ZoneShooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset | Upcoming | |
| Canada/Cackling GooseGeneral Fall/Winter - South Coast Zone · South Coast Zone (all of Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties west of Hwy 101)Shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset | Upcoming | |
| Canada/Cackling GooseNorthwest Permit Zone · Northwest Permit ZoneShooting hours sunrise to sunset; Northwest Oregon Goose Permit required; dusky Canada geese closed | Upcoming | |
| Canada/Cackling GooseGeneral Fall/Winter - South Coast Zone · South Coast Zone (all of Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties west of Hwy 101)Shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset | Upcoming | |
| Ducks (including merganser)Youth Waterfowl · StatewideYouth hunters under 18; adult 18+ must accompany; youth 16+ must possess Federal Duck Stamp; shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset | Closed | |
| Ducks (including merganser)General - Zone 1 · Zone 1Scaup open Nov. 7 - Jan. 31, 2027 only; shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset | Closed | |
| Ducks (including merganser)General - Zone 2 · Zone 2Scaup open Oct. 10 - Nov. 29 & Dec. 3 - Jan. 6, 2027 only; shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset | Upcoming | |
| Ducks (including merganser)Veterans and Active Military Personnel · StatewideVeterans and active military personnel only; valid proof of status required; shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset | Upcoming | |
| White (Snow/Ross's) GooseGeneral Fall/Winter - Mid-Columbia Zone · Mid-Columbia ZoneShooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset | Closed | |
| White (Snow/Ross's) GooseGeneral Fall/Winter - High Desert & Blue Mountains Zone · High Desert & Blue Mountains ZoneShooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset | Upcoming | |
| White (Snow/Ross's) GooseGeneral Fall/Winter - Mid-Columbia Zone · Mid-Columbia ZoneShooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset | Upcoming | |
| White GooseWildlife Area Hunt Days · Sauvie Island Wildlife Area (Eastside, Westside and Oak Island only)Shooting hours sunrise to sunset | Closed | |
| White-fronted GooseGeneral Fall/Winter - Mid-Columbia Zone · Mid-Columbia ZoneShooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset | Closed | |
| White-fronted GooseGeneral Fall/Winter - High Desert & Blue Mountains Zone · High Desert & Blue Mountains ZoneShooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; Lake County bag limit is 1 | Upcoming | |
| White-fronted GooseGeneral Fall/Winter - Mid-Columbia Zone · Mid-Columbia ZoneShooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset | Upcoming | |
| White/White-fronted GooseNorthwest Permit Zone · Northwest Permit ZoneShooting hours sunrise to sunset; Northwest Oregon Goose Permit required | Closed |
Dove
Mourning Dove
General - Zone 1 (split, second segment)
Second segment of split season; first segment Sept. 1-30; shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset
Zone: Zone 1
Mourning Dove
General - Zone 2
60-consecutive day season; shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset
Zone: Zone 2
Mourning Dove
General - Zone 1 (split)
Split season; second segment Nov. 15 - Dec. 14; shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset
Zone: Zone 1
Pheasant
15 listed rowsRooster Pheasant
General
Zone: Statewide
Pheasant
Youth Hunt - Fern Ridge
Youth 17 and younger; hunter limitation 75
Zone: Fern Ridge Wildlife Area
Pheasant
Youth Hunt - White River (Mid-Columbia)
Youth 17 and younger; hunter limitation 20
Zone: White River Wildlife Area (Mid-Columbia)
Pheasant
Youth Hunt - John Day (private land)
Youth 17 and younger; hunter limitation 30
Zone: John Day (private land)
Pheasant
Youth Hunt - Klamath
Youth 17 and younger; hunter limitation 80
Zone: Klamath Wildlife Area
Pheasant
Youth Hunt - Denman
Youth 17 and younger; hunter limitation 85
Zone: Denman Wildlife Area
Pheasant
Youth Hunt - Sauvie Island
Youth 17 and younger; hunter limitation 50
Zone: Sauvie Island Wildlife Area
Pheasant
Youth Hunt - Ladd Marsh
Youth 17 and younger; hunter limitation 35
Zone: Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area
Pheasant
Youth Hunt - E.E. Wilson
Youth 17 and younger; hunter limitation 70
Zone: E. E. Wilson Wildlife Area
Pheasant
Youth Hunt - Irrigon
Youth 17 and younger; hunter limitation 15
Zone: Irrigon Wildlife Area
Pheasant
Youth Hunt - Coquille Valley
Youth 17 and younger; hunter limitation 40; blaze orange hat, vest, and safety glasses required
Zone: Coquille Valley Wildlife Area
Rooster Pheasant
Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Hunt - Fern Ridge
Requires Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Permit ($25), hunting license, and upland game bird validation
Zone: Fern Ridge Wildlife Area
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Rooster PheasantWestern Oregon Fee Pheasant Hunt - Denman · Denman Wildlife AreaRequires Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Permit ($25), hunting license, and upland game bird validation | Closed | |
| Rooster PheasantWestern Oregon Fee Pheasant Hunt - Sauvie Island · Sauvie Island Wildlife AreaRequires Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Permit ($25), hunting license, and upland game bird validation | Closed | |
| Rooster PheasantWestern Oregon Fee Pheasant Hunt - E.E. Wilson · E. E. Wilson Wildlife AreaRequires Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Permit ($25), hunting license, and upland game bird validation | Closed |
Quail
California Quail
General
Zone: Western Oregon
California Quail
General
Zone: Eastern Oregon
Mountain Quail
General
Zone: Western Oregon
Mountain Quail
General
Zone: Eastern Oregon
Grouse
Blue Grouse and Ruffed Grouse
General
Zone: Statewide
Greater Sage-Grouse
Falconry
Falconry only; season closes end of January prior to birds gathering on leks
Zone: Areas with controlled sage-grouse hunting permits
Greater Sage-Grouse
Controlled Hunt
Total 695 permits. Silvies, Juniper, South Wagontire, Lookout Mountain, and Sumpter WMUs closed. Permit numbers may change by temporary rule after mid-July population surveys.
Zone: Selected WMUs: Beulah (125 permits), Malheur River (110), Owyhee (45), Trout Creek Mountains (45), E. Whitehorse (110), Steens Mountain (45), Beatys Butte (90), North Wagontire (30), Warner (80)
Squirrel
Western Gray Squirrel
General Season
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 Season
Open Area: Units 34, 35, 39, 41 and 42.
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
Migratory Birds
Band-tailed Pigeon
General
Restrictive regulatory alternative; shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset
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 - Additional
Tag required: Additional General Season Tag.
Zone: Statewide
Cougar
General Season
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
Other
Chukar and Hungarian (Gray) Partridge
General
Lower Klamath Hills daily bag limit is 2
Zone: Statewide
Crow
General
124-day season per MBTA; depredation and nuisance take allowed outside season under federal depredation order (non-toxic ammo required, must report to USFWS)
Zone: Statewide
Upland Game Birds (Falconry - pheasant, quail, partridge, chukar, grouse)
Falconry
Zone: Statewide
Wilson's Snipe
General - Zone 2
Concurrent with duck season; open during three-day split in duck season; shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset
Zone: Zone 2
Wilson's Snipe
General - Zone 1
Shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; open during three-day split in duck season
Zone: Zone 1
Chukar
Youth Hunt - Lower Klamath Hills
Youth 17 and younger accompanied by adult chaperone; chaperone refrains from hunting; reservation required; hunter orange and safety glasses required
Zone: Lower Klamath Hills regulated hunt area
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Oregon Hunting Season FAQ
When does deer season start in Oregon?
Archery deer season runs Aug 29-Sep 27, 2026 (Western Oregon). Firearm deer season runs Oct 3-Nov 6, 2026 (Western Oregon). Dates can differ by zone and permit; confirm with Oregon ODFW.
When is Oregon's firearm deer season?
Firearm deer season runs Oct 3-Nov 6, 2026 (Western Oregon). Check zone and permit details with Oregon ODFW before hunting.
When does spring turkey open in Oregon?
Spring turkey season runs Apr 15-May 31, 2027. Youth and other special hunts, where listed, open earlier.
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.
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