Northwest Area

1 Alert

To give hunters more time to report their hunts in the new electronic licensing system, the deadline to report 2018 hunts has been extended to April 15, 2019.

Big Game Hunting

From the rugged Coast Range to the Cascade Mountains, this vast area offers good general season hunting opportunities.

Area units

Saddle Mt, 10	Scappoose, 11
Wilson, 12	Trask, 14
Willamette, 15	Santiam, 16
Stott Mt, 17	Alsea, 18
Mckenzie, 19	Siuslaw, 20

From the Pacific Ocean to the Willamette Valley, much of the Coast Range is open to hunt through access programs. Dense forests and steep hillsides can make finding game a challenge. But hunters may have a chance to spot their prey in recent timber harvests. The Willamette Valley is mostly private land with few public big game hunting opportunities. The Cascade Range, with its active timber harvest and forest fires, can create forage habitats for big game.

Species in Northwest Area

Black bear

Black bears can be found throughout Oregon. Both fall and spring hunting opportunities are available.

Tag Sale Deadline (General):

Black bear: Sept. 28

Bear (SW Additional): No deadline - general season tag must be purchased prior to deadline to be eligible for additional tag.

Tag Sale Deadline (Controlled):

Day before earliest hunt period opens

For hunt details and controlled hunt information, visit eRegulations

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