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Oregon Hunting Season 2023

We set out to create the most simplified guide to Oregon hunting seasons for 2023.

Want to find out season dates, learn about regulations and bag limits, understand license requirements, and get access helpful links?

Then you’ll love the info outlined in today’s guide. Let’s dive right in.

Oregon Hunting Seasons

Oregon Hunting Season Dates

Whether you're getting into the mountains or planning on exploring its desert to the east, Oregon is a gorgeous state to hunt. It's mostly known for its great elk hunting, but don't pass up its great deer and pronghorn hunts.

Oregon Deer Season 2023

Archery: August 28, 2023 - September 26, 2023

Firearm: October 2, 2023 - November 5, 2023

Be sure to check what special permits are needed for Oregon's controlled hunts.

Oregon Elk Season 2023

Archery: August 28, 2023 - September 26, 2023

Firearm: November 6, 2023 - November 26, 2023

Be sure to check what special permits are needed for Oregon's controlled hunts.

Oregon Pronghorn Antelope Season 2023

General Season: August 7, 2023 - September 26, 2023

Archery: August 14, 2023 - October 24, 2023

Muzzleloader: August 25, 2023 - September 12, 2023

Youth Only: August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

Oregon Hunting Zones 2023

See the map below for a breakdown of Oregon's hunting zones:

Oregon Bag Limits 2023

Deer: bag limits vary but mostly one buck with a visible antler

Elk: Vary but mostly one bull Elk

Oregon Hunting License 2023

Oregon 2023 Big Game License Costs

LicenseResidentNonresident
Annual Hunting License$34.50$172.00
Combined Angling and Hunting$73.00N/A
Sports Pac$196.50N/A
Resident with Columbia River Basin Endorsement $206.25

Oregon 2023 Big Game Tag and Permit Costs

TagResidentNonresident
Black Bear$16.50$16.50
Additional Black Bear (fall)$16.50$16.50
Deer$28.50$443.50
Elk$49.50$588.00

Oregon Hunting Regulations 2023

Hunting hours are from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.

Helpful Resources

Official State Site: https://myodfw.com/big-game-hunting

FAQs
What can you hunt in Oregon?

You can hunt deer, elk, beer, pronghorn antelope, sheep, goat, mountain lion, turkey, coyote, bobcat, fox and a variety of birds.

When is bow hunting season in Oregon?

Bow hunting starts as early as August 5 in 2023 for deer but will vary by unit and what you're hunting.

When is the Oregon controlled hunt drawing?

You must apply by May 15th for Oregon's controlled hunts.

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