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Start hunting big game

Whether it’s spending more time outdoors or harvesting food for the freezer, there are lots reasons to become a hunter. Here’s how to get from thinking about it to doing it.

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Premium big game hunts

ODFW’s Premium Hunts give any hunter a chance to draw an additional deer, elk or pronghorn tag with a months-long season.

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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.

November 25, 2025

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Big Game Hunting Report - Southeast Area

SE BIG GAME HUNTING April 2, 2026 Currently open Cougar ( check current harvest numbers), Coyote Announcements, resources Find more details for your hunt area in the 2026 Spring Bear Forecast Reminder to report your late season 2025 big game tags by April 15: Report your hunt Submit your applications for 2026 controlled hunts by May 15. Big game harvest statistics - You'll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports that can help you decide what hunts to apply for this season. Remember to submit your Furtaker Harvest Report by April 15. Please report elk with hoof disease…

September 21, 2017

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Big game hunting harvest statistics

See the latest and historic data about big game hunting statistics for different hunts.

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Big Game Hunting Report - Northeast Area

NE BIG GAME HUNTING April 2, 2026 Currently open Controlled Spring Bear, Cougar ( check current harvest numbers), Coyote Announcements, resources Find more details for your hunt area in the 2026 Spring Bear Forecast Reminder to report your late season 2025 big game tags by April 15: Report your hunt Submit your applications for 2026 controlled hunts by May 15. Big game harvest statistics - You'll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports that can help you decide what hunts to apply for this season. Remember to submit your Furtaker Harvest Report by April 15. Please report elk…

September 21, 2017

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Big Game Hunting Report - Southwest Area

SW BIG GAME HUNTING April 2, 2026 Currently open Controlled Spring Bear, Cougar ( check current harvest numbers), Coyote Announcements, resources Find more details for your hunt area in the 2026 Spring Bear Forecast Reminder to report your late season 2025 big game tags by April 15: Report your hunt Submit your applications for 2026 controlled hunts by May 15. Big game harvest statistics - You'll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports that can help you decide what hunts to apply for this season. Remember to submit your Furtaker Harvest Report by April 15. Please report elk…

September 05, 2017

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Big Game Hunting Report - Northwest Area

NW BIG GAME HUNTING April 14, 2026 Currently open Controlled Spring Bear, Cougar ( check current harvest numbers), Coyote Announcements, resources Find more details for your hunt area in the 2026 Spring Bear Forecast Reminder to report your late season 2025 big game tags by April 15: Report your hunt Submit your applications for 2026 controlled hunts by May 15. Big game harvest statistics - You'll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports that can help you decide what hunts to apply for this season. Remember to submit your Furtaker Harvest Report by April 15. Please report elk…

September 21, 2017

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Big Game Hunting Report - Columbia Area

COLUMBIA BIG GAME HUNTING April 2, 2026 Currently open Controlled Spring Bear, Cougar ( check current harvest numbers), Coyote Announcements, resources Find more details for your hunt area in the 2026 Spring Bear Forecast Reminder to report your late season 2025 big game tags by April 15: Report your hunt Submit your applications for 2026 controlled hunts by May 15. Big game harvest statistics - You'll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports that can help you decide what hunts to apply for this season. Remember to submit your Furtaker Harvest Report by April 15. Please report elk…

September 05, 2017

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Big Game Hunting Report - Central Area

CENTRAL BIG GAME HUNTING April 2, 2026 Currently open Controlled Spring Bear, Cougar ( check current harvest numbers), Coyote Announcements, resources Find more details for your hunt area in the 2026 Spring Bear Forecast Reminder to report your late season 2025 big game tags by April 15: Report your hunt Submit your applications for 2026 controlled hunts by May 15. Big game harvest statistics - You'll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports that can help you decide what hunts to apply for this season. Remember to submit your Furtaker Harvest Report by April 15. Please report elk…

September 21, 2017

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2025 Big Game hunting forecast

Over-winter survival was generally good for Oregon's deer and elk herds. Parts of the state even got a reprieve from years-long drought this spring but dry conditions came back in late summer and fall, and big game body condition heading into the fall season will vary by district. See the district reports for details on what to expect. Get your animal tested for CWD: While it's never been found in Oregon, CWD has been detected in most surrounding states and animals can carry the disease (and spread it) for years without showing symptoms. By getting your deer or elk tested…

September 2, 2025

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Big game statistics

Here you’ll find links to game population, harvest statistics and point summary reports that can help you decide on choosing a general season, controlled or premium hunt. Apply for a controlled hunt

March 17, 2026

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Big Game Hunting Report - South Central Area

SOUTH CENTRAL BIG GAME HUNTING April 2, 2026 Currently open Controlled Spring Bear, Cougar ( check current harvest numbers), Coyote Announcements, resources Find more details for your hunt area in the 2026 Spring Bear Forecast Reminder to report your late season 2025 big game tags by April 15: Report your hunt Submit your applications for 2026 controlled hunts by May 15. Big game harvest statistics - You'll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports that can help you decide what hunts to apply for this season. Remember to submit your Furtaker Harvest Report by April 15. Please report…

September 21, 2017

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Using big game hunting blinds on federal land

The number of big game hunters using blinds has increased over the last 20 years. Be sure to follow regulations if you plan to use them on federal land.

Pronghorn antelope gathered at a desert watering hole.

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Hunter's guide for Big Game success

Hunter's Resources Hunter's Technique Hunter's Bounty Hunter's Plan Oregon hunter's bucket list: Over 34 million acres of public land open to hunters. Diverse habitats from coastal rain forests to eastern deserts, with a couple of mountain ranges in between offer several opportunities to hunt deer and elk.

October 1, 2025

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Small game hunting in Oregon

Small game species provide a variety of hunting experiences throughout the state and are an excellent way to introduce new hunters to hunting. Only the appropriate hunting license is necessary to hunt small game (no tags or permits). There are three major categories of small game in Oregon: western gray squirrel, unprotected mammals and furbearers.