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Oregon 2026-27 Hunting Season Dates

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Quick answer

Oregon's listed 2026-27 firearm deer season runs Oct 3-Nov 6, 2026.

General Fall/Winter - South Coast Zone Canada/Cackling Goose opens Oct 3, 2026 and closes Mar 10, 2027.

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
waterfowl
Oct 3, 2026-Mar 10, 2027
mountain lion
Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026
Last verified: Source: Oregon ODFWHow we update dates

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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 · Federal Lands
● FINAL RULE · IN EFFECT SINCE AUG 31, 2026

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.

View all 111 changes →Read the final rule ↗

Deer

Deer

Any Legal Weapon

Open
OPEN

Tag required: General Any Legal Weapon Western Oregon Tag. Tag sale deadline: Oct. 2.

Zone: Western Oregon

Deer

Any Legal Weapon

Closed
—

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

Closed
—

dates not listed

Exact dates not listed in the current data.

Eastern Oregon archery is entirely controlled hunts.

Zone: Eastern Oregon

Deer

Archery

Closed
—

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

Open
OPEN

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

Fall General

Open
OPEN

Zone: Western Oregon WMUs 14-30

Wild Turkey

Beardless Turkey Permit

Open
OPEN

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

Upcoming
4d

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

Closed
—

Zone: Statewide

Wild Turkey

Spring General

Closed
—

Zone: Statewide

Bear

Black Bear

General Season Fall

Open
OPEN

Tag required: General Season Fall Tag. Tag sale deadline: Oct. 2.

Zone: Statewide

Black Bear

General Season Fall - Additional

Open
OPEN

Tag required: Additional General Season Fall Tag.

Zone: Statewide

Black Bear

General (Additional)

Open
OPEN

Tag required: Additional General Season Fall Tag.

Zone: Statewide

Black Bear

General

Open
OPEN

Tag required: General Season Fall Tag. Tag sale deadline: Oct. 2.

Zone: Statewide

Spring Bear

Controlled Hunt

Closed
—

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

Open
OPEN

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

Open
OPEN

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

Elk

Any Legal Weapon

Upcoming
32d

Tag required: General West Cascade Tag. Tag sale deadline: Nov. 6.

Zone: West Cascade

Rocky Mountain Elk

Any Legal Weapon - Second Season

Upcoming
32d

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)

Upcoming
32d

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

Upcoming
39d

Tag required: General Western Oregon Coast First Season Tag. Tag sale deadline: Nov. 13.

Zone: Coast Bull Elk

Elk

Any Legal Weapon (First Season)

Upcoming
39d

Tag required: General Western Oregon Coast First Season Tag. Tag sale deadline: Nov. 13.

Zone: Coast Bull Elk, Western Oregon

Elk

Any Legal Weapon - Second Season

Upcoming
46d

Tag required: General Western Oregon Coast Second Season Tag. Tag sale deadline: Nov. 20.

Zone: Coast Bull Elk

Elk

Any Legal Weapon (Second Season)

Upcoming
46d

Tag required: General Western Oregon Coast Second Season Tag. Tag sale deadline: Nov. 20.

Zone: Coast Bull Elk, Western Oregon

Elk

Archery

Closed
—

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

21 listed rows

Canada/Cackling Goose

General Fall/Winter - South Coast Zone

Open
OPEN

Three segments: Oct. 3 - Dec. 6 & Dec. 19 - Jan. 7, 2027 & Feb. 20 - March 10, 2027; shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset

Zone: South Coast Zone (all of Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties west of Hwy 101)

American Coot

General

Upcoming
4d

Concurrent with duck season; shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; dates shown are Zone 2 duck season dates as earliest open

Zone: Statewide

Canada/Cackling Goose

General Fall/Winter - High Desert & Blue Mountains Zone

Upcoming
4d

Split season: Oct. 10 - Nov. 29 & Dec. 15 - Jan. 31, 2027; shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset

Zone: High Desert & Blue Mountains Zone

Ducks (including merganser)

General - Zone 2

Upcoming
4d

Split season: Oct. 10 - Nov. 29 & Dec. 3 - Jan. 24, 2027; 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

Upcoming
4d

Split season: Oct. 10 - Nov. 29 & Jan. 16 - March 10, 2027; 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

Upcoming
4d

Split season: Oct. 10 - Nov. 29 & Jan. 16 - March 10, 2027; shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; Lake County bag limit is 1

Zone: High Desert & Blue Mountains Zone

Canada/Cackling Goose

General Fall/Winter - Mid-Columbia Zone

Upcoming
11d

Split season: Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 & Nov. 10 - Jan. 31, 2027; shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset

Zone: Mid-Columbia Zone

Canada/Cackling Goose

General Fall/Winter - Southwest Zone

Upcoming
11d

Split season: Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 & Nov. 10 - Jan. 31, 2027; 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)

Ducks (including merganser)

General - Zone 1

Upcoming
11d

Split season: Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 & Nov. 5 - Jan. 31, 2027; scaup open Nov. 7 - Jan. 31, 2027 only; shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset

Zone: Zone 1

White (Snow/Ross's) Goose

General Fall/Winter - Mid-Columbia Zone

Upcoming
11d

Three segments: Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 & Nov. 10 - Jan. 14, 2027 & Feb. 6 - Feb. 28, 2027; shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset

Zone: Mid-Columbia Zone

White-fronted Goose

General Fall/Winter - Mid-Columbia Zone

Upcoming
11d

Three segments: Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 & Nov. 10 - Jan. 14, 2027 & Feb. 6 - Feb. 28, 2027; shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset

Zone: Mid-Columbia Zone

Canada/Cackling Goose

Northwest Permit Zone

Upcoming
18d

Three segments: Oct. 24 - Nov. 1 & Nov. 21 - Jan. 8, 2027 & Jan. 30 - Feb. 14, 2027; shooting hours sunrise to sunset; Northwest Oregon Goose Permit required; dusky Canada geese closed

Zone: Northwest Permit Zone

More waterfowl seasons: season, dates, and status
SeasonDatesStatus
BrantGeneral · StatewideShooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunsetUpcoming
Canada GooseSpecial Early September - South Coast Zone · South Coast ZoneClosed for September Canada goose seasondates not listedClosed
Canada GooseSpecial Early September - Northwest Permit Zone · Northwest Permit ZoneShooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunsetClosed
Canada GooseSpecial Early September - Southwest Zone · Southwest ZoneShooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunsetClosed
Canada GooseSpecial Early September - High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone · High Desert and Blue Mountains ZoneShooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunsetClosed
Canada GooseSpecial Early September - Mid-Columbia Zone · Mid-Columbia ZoneShooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunsetClosed
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 sunsetClosed
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 sunsetUpcoming
White/White-fronted GooseNorthwest Permit Zone · Northwest Permit ZoneTwo segments: Oct. 24 - Nov. 1 & Nov. 11 - Feb. 14, 2027; shooting hours sunrise to sunset; Northwest Oregon Goose Permit required; Sauvie Island Wildlife Area (Eastside, Westside and Oak Island only) white geese: Oct. 24 - Nov. 1 & Nov. 11 - Jan. 31, 2027Upcoming

Dove

Mourning Dove

General - Zone 2

Open
OPEN

60-consecutive day season; shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset

Zone: Zone 2

Mourning Dove

General - Zone 1 (split, second segment)

Upcoming
40d

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 1 (split)

Closed
—

Split season; second segment Nov. 15 - Dec. 14; shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset

Zone: Zone 1

Pheasant

15 listed rows

Rooster Pheasant

Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Hunt - Fern Ridge

Open
OPEN

Requires Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Permit ($25), hunting license, and upland game bird validation

Zone: Fern Ridge Wildlife Area

Rooster Pheasant

Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Hunt - Denman

Open
OPEN

Requires Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Permit ($25), hunting license, and upland game bird validation

Zone: Denman Wildlife Area

Rooster Pheasant

Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Hunt - E.E. Wilson

Open
OPEN

Requires Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Permit ($25), hunting license, and upland game bird validation

Zone: E. E. Wilson Wildlife Area

Rooster Pheasant

General

Upcoming
4d

Zone: Statewide

Pheasant

Youth Hunt - Fern Ridge

Closed
—

Youth 17 and younger; hunter limitation 75

Zone: Fern Ridge Wildlife Area

Pheasant

Youth Hunt - White River (Mid-Columbia)

Closed
—

Youth 17 and younger; hunter limitation 20

Zone: White River Wildlife Area (Mid-Columbia)

Pheasant

Youth Hunt - John Day (private land)

Closed
—

Youth 17 and younger; hunter limitation 30

Zone: John Day (private land)

Pheasant

Youth Hunt - Klamath

Closed
—

Youth 17 and younger; hunter limitation 80

Zone: Klamath Wildlife Area

Pheasant

Youth Hunt - Denman

Closed
—

Youth 17 and younger; hunter limitation 85

Zone: Denman Wildlife Area

Pheasant

Youth Hunt - Sauvie Island

Closed
—

Youth 17 and younger; hunter limitation 50

Zone: Sauvie Island Wildlife Area

Pheasant

Youth Hunt - Ladd Marsh

Closed
—

Youth 17 and younger; hunter limitation 35

Zone: Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area

Pheasant

Youth Hunt - E.E. Wilson

Closed
—

Youth 17 and younger; hunter limitation 70

Zone: E. E. Wilson Wildlife Area

More pheasant seasons: season, dates, and status
SeasonDatesStatus
PheasantYouth Hunt - Irrigon · Irrigon Wildlife AreaYouth 17 and younger; hunter limitation 15Closed
PheasantYouth Hunt - Coquille Valley · Coquille Valley Wildlife AreaYouth 17 and younger; hunter limitation 40; blaze orange hat, vest, and safety glasses requiredClosed
Rooster PheasantWestern Oregon Fee Pheasant Hunt - Sauvie Island · Sauvie Island Wildlife AreaRequires Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Permit ($25), hunting license, and upland game bird validationClosed

Quail

California Quail

General

Open
OPEN

Zone: Western Oregon

Mountain Quail

General

Open
OPEN

Zone: Western Oregon

California Quail

General

Upcoming
4d

Zone: Eastern Oregon

Mountain Quail

General

Upcoming
4d

Zone: Eastern Oregon

Grouse

Blue Grouse and Ruffed Grouse

General

Open
OPEN

Zone: Statewide

Greater Sage-Grouse

Falconry

Open
OPEN

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

Closed
—

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
OPEN

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

Open
OPEN

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

Open
OPEN

Zone: North-Central Oregon (Units 34, 35, 39, 41, 42)

Western Gray Squirrel

General Season

Open
OPEN

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

Closed
—

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

Closed
—

Restrictive regulatory alternative; shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset

Zone: Statewide

Pronghorn

Pronghorn Antelope

Controlled Hunt

Closed
—

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

Open
OPEN

Tag required: General Season Tag. Tag sale deadline: Oct. 2.

Zone: Statewide

Cougar

General (Additional)

Open
OPEN

Tag required: Additional General Season Tag.

Zone: Statewide

Cougar

General Season

Open
OPEN

Tag required: General Season Tag. Tag sale deadline: Oct. 2.

Zone: Statewide

Cougar

General Season - Additional

Open
OPEN

Tag required: Additional General Season Tag.

Zone: Statewide

Bighorn Sheep

Bighorn Sheep

Controlled Hunt

Closed
—

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

Crow

General

Open
OPEN

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

Open
OPEN

Zone: Statewide

Chukar and Hungarian (Gray) Partridge

General

Upcoming
4d

Lower Klamath Hills daily bag limit is 2

Zone: Statewide

Wilson's Snipe

General - Zone 2

Upcoming
4d

Concurrent with duck season; open during three-day split in duck season; shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset

Zone: Zone 2

Chukar

Youth Hunt - Lower Klamath Hills

Upcoming
18d

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

Wilson's Snipe

General - Zone 1

Upcoming
32d

Shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; open during three-day split in duck season

Zone: Zone 1

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Oregon Hunting Season FAQ

When does deer season start in Oregon?

October 3, 2026 is the first listed deer opener for Oregon; it is any legal weapon deer Oct 3-Nov 6, 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.

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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