Oregon Elk Season 2026-27
Oregon elk season dates start with Aug 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027. The table below keeps every listed elk row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Oregon's listed 2026-27 elk season runs Aug 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027.
General Elk (Antlerless Damage) opens Aug 1, 2026 and closes Mar 31, 2027.
Any Legal Weapon Elk opens Nov 7, 2026 and closes Nov 13, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Oregon ODFW.
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 (Antlerless Damage)
General
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
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
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, Western Oregon
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, Western Oregon
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
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Oregon Elk Season FAQ
When does elk season open in Oregon?
August 1, 2026 is the earliest listed elk opener in Oregon — damage season elk - antlerless runs Aug 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027. Confirm zone and permit details with Oregon ODFW.
What are the 2026-27 elk season dates in Oregon?
Oregon lists 10 elk season windows: Archery Elk (Aug 29-Sep 27, 2026); Any Legal Weapon Elk (Nov 7-13, 2026); Any Legal Weapon (First Season) Elk (Nov 14-17, 2026); Any Legal Weapon - First Season Elk (Nov 14-17, 2026); Any Legal Weapon (Second Season) Elk (Nov 21-27, 2026); Any Legal Weapon - Second Season Elk (Nov 21-27, 2026); Damage Season Elk - Antlerless (Aug 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027); General Elk (Antlerless Damage) (Aug 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027); and more. Always verify against Oregon ODFW before hunting.
Are there different elk seasons in Oregon?
Yes — Oregon lists separate elk seasons for Archery Elk, Any Legal Weapon Elk, Any Legal Weapon (First Season) Elk, Any Legal Weapon - First Season Elk, Any Legal Weapon (Second Season) Elk, Any Legal Weapon - Second Season Elk. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Oregon ODFW.
Do I need a license to hunt elk in Oregon?
Yes. Oregon generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and elk hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Oregon ODFW.