

Big game raffle and auction hunts
All funds raised by deer and elk auction and raffle tags go directly to the Access and Habitat Program. Funds raised by bighorn sheep, pronghorn, and Rocky Mountain goat auction and raffle tags go directly to the management of those species.
Big game raffles
Since 1995, the A&H program has raffled off exclusive tags, offering hunters additional opportunity to their controlled and general season tags. All tags allow for hunting with any legal weapon, have extended season dates of Aug. 1 – Nov. 30, and are in addition to controlled and general season tags. Raffle rules and drawing order can be found here, in the Oregon Big Game Hunting Regulations.
2023 Big Game Raffle Tags
You can purchase raffle entries from December 1, 2022, through 10 a.m. PDT May 26, 2023 online or at any license agent. This year’s Big Game Raffle will occur at the ODFW Salem Headquarters on May 26, 2023. The raffle will start at 2 p.m. PDT where one lucky winner and two alternates will be selected for each hunt. The drawing will be livestreamed on ODFW’s YouTube channel.
View the Big Game Raffle Livestream on YouTube
View the Seed Drawing video on YouTube
See Hunt Area map here
2023 Raffle Prices
Tag |
Hunt Areas |
1 Ticket |
6 Tickets |
13 Tickets |
15 Tickets |
40 Tickets |
Details |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Governor’s Deer & Elk Combo |
Statewide |
$11.50 |
$31.50 |
N/A |
$61.50 |
$151.50 |
Includes 1 statewide deer tag & 1 statewide elk tag |
Deer |
Statewide |
$4.50 |
$11.50 |
N/A |
$21.50 |
$51.50 |
Includes mule, black-tailed, or Columbia white-tailed deer* |
Elk |
Statewide |
$6.50 |
$21.50 |
N/A |
$41.50 |
$101.50 |
Includes Rocky Mountain or Roosevelt Elk |
Bighorn Sheep |
Anywhere there is an authorized bighorn sheep season and tag. |
$11.50 |
$51.50 |
$101.50 |
N/A |
N/A |
Previous holders of any Oregon bighorn tag are eligible! |
Pronghorn Antelope |
Anywhere there is an authorized pronghorn antelope season and tag. |
$11.50 |
$51.50 |
$101.50 |
N/A |
N/A |
Includes Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge. |
Rocky Mtn Goat |
Anywhere there is an authorized Rocky Mountain goat season and tag. |
$11.50 |
$51.50 |
$101.50 |
N/A |
N/A |
Raffle & auction tags are the only non-resident mountain goat tags available. |
*Columbian white-tailed deer can be hunted only in areas with authorized seasons and tags (see current Big Game Regulations) All funds raised by Big Game Auction and Raffle tags directly fund big game management, big game research, and habitat and hunter access projects. All auction and raffle tags are in addition to controlled and general season tags. Any weapon legal for that species may be used. |
Big Game auction hunts
The Big Game auction hunts are another great way for hunters to get additional tags. Each year, the auction events bring in money that directly funds big game management and research, and habitat and hunter access projects. Each tag allows for hunting with any legal weapon, and extended season dates.
2023 Big Game Auction Tags
All tags allow for hunting with any legal weapon, have extended season dates of Aug. 1 – Nov. 30, and are in addition to controlled and general season tags. Auction rules and further information can be found here, in the Oregon Big Game Hunting Regulations.
- Auction Instructions and Deadlines
- 2023 Auction Sales
- Past Auction Hunt Sales
- Tag Sponsorship Application
See Hunt Area map here.
2023 Auction Events Schedule
Auction Tag |
Organization/Contact |
Date & Location or Website |
---|---|---|
Bighorn Sheep | Wild Sheep Foundation Don Whittaker (503) 947-6325 |
January 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. (PDT) Pepper Mill Casino Resort & Spa Reno, NV. |
Statewide Deer | Mule Deer Foundation, National Ray Crow (801) 973-3940, ray@muledeer.org |
February 3, 2023 at 9:00 p.m. (MST) Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UT |
Pronghorn | National Wild Turkey Federation, Baker County Longbeards Chapter Jason Preston, 541-693-4597, jason@wildchewz.com |
February 4, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. (MST) Elks Lodge, Baker City, OR. |
Statewide Elk | Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Klamath Falls Chapter Daniel Beraldo, 541-790-9255, dberaldo@rmef.org |
February 25, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. (PDT) Klamath County Fairgrounds, Klamath Falls, OR. |
Statewide Elk | Safari Club International/SCI Foundation, Lewis & Clark Chapter Jeremy Coburn, 702-622-7664, jeremy@jmswindenergy.com |
March 4, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. (PDT) PDX Embassy Suites Portland, OR. |
Rocky Mtn Goat | Oregon Hunters Association, Union/Wallowa Chapter Bryan Cook, 971-270-7035, bryan@oregonhunters.org |
March 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. (PDT) PDX Sports Show or LaGrande BMCC |
Statewide Deer | Oregon Bow Hunters, Central Oregon Chapter Wayne Endicott, 541-556-7039, info@thebowrack.com |
March 11, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. (PDT) Deschutes County Fairgrounds Central Oregon Sportsman Show |
Combo Deer and Elk | National Wild Turkey Federation, Ochoco Chapter Chris Henry, 541-604-6209, chris.henry@shedhound.com |
March 18, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. (PDT) Crook County Fairgrounds Prineville, OR. |
Statewide Deer | Oregon Hunters Association, Capitol Chapter Bryan Cook, 971-270-7035, bryan@oregonhunters.org |
April 22, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. (PDT) Columbia Hall State Fairgrounds Salem, OR. |
Statewide Elk | Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Klamath Falls Chapter Daniel Beraldo, 541-790-9255, dberaldo@rmef.org |
April 4-6, 2023 Online auctions.rmef.org/auctions |
Statewide Deer | Wild Sheep Foundation Walter Chuck, 541-270-4919, waltercopn@yahoo.com |
April 29, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. (PDT) Riverhouse on the Deschutes Bend, OR. |
Statewide Elk | Oregon Hunters Association, State Chapter Bryan Cook, 971-270-7035, bryan@oregonhunters.org |
May 6, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. (PDT) Chinook Winds Casino Lincoln City, OR. |
Phone bidders should contact the sponsoring organization to register at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled event. All funds raised by Big Game Auction and Raffle tags directly fund big game management, big game research, and habitat and hunter access projects. All auction and raffle tags are in addition to controlled and general season tags. Any weapon legal for that species may be used. |
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