Oregon

Non-resident hunting — draw tags, OTC options, fees & deadlines

6
Species Available
2 species
OTC Tags
$9–$1,625
NR Fee Range
Preference Points, Random Lottery
Point System
Official website:dfw.state.or.us

Application Deadlines

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ElkOTC
Opens Dec · Closes Jan 15, 2027
281d
NR $669
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Black BearOTC
Opens Dec · Closes Jan 15, 2027
281d
NR $9
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Mule Deer
Opens Dec · Closes Jan 15, 2027
281d
NR $348
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Pronghorn
Opens Dec · Closes Jan 15, 2027
281d
NR $298
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Bighorn Sheep
Opens Dec · Closes Jan 15, 2027
281d
NR $1,625
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Moose
Opens Dec · Closes Jan 15, 2027
281d
NR $1,625

Species Details

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Elk
Preference PointsEasy
$669
NR fee
Draw odds by points90% at 0 pts → 99% at 20 pts
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5p
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20p

TRUE OTC general season available for NR — archery (Aug 29–Sep 27) and rifle. 5% non-resident cap per unit — buy early, tags sell out. NR OTC tag ~$669 ($659 tag + $10 app). Best OTC units: Sixes, Tioga, Chetco, Trask, Siuslaw, Saddle Mountain. Also has draw system for premium limited units. Verify at dfw.state.or.us.

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Black Bear
Random LotteryEasy
$9
NR fee
Draw odds by points99% at 0 pts → 99% at 20 pts
0p
5p
10p
15p
20p

OTC bear tag. Coastal and Cascade Range populations. Good hunting.

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Mule Deer
Preference PointsModerate
$348
NR fee
Draw odds by points15% at 0 pts → 99% at 20 pts
0p
5p
10p
15p
20p

High desert mule deer in eastern OR. Steens Mountain and Hart Mountain units are premier. Draw in 3–6 years with points. NR tag ~$348. Verify at dfw.state.or.us.

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Pronghorn
Preference PointsModerate
$298
NR fee
Draw odds by points20% at 0 pts → 99% at 20 pts
0p
5p
10p
15p
20p

Southeastern OR pronghorn. Warner Valley and Beatys Butte units are excellent. Often draws in 2–4 years. NR tag ~$298. Verify at dfw.state.or.us.

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Bighorn Sheep
Preference PointsBucket List
$1,625
NR fee
Draw odds by points1% at 0 pts → 40% at 20 pts
0p
5p
10p
15p
20p

Rocky Mountain bighorn in Wallowa units. Desert bighorn in southeastern OR. 15–20 year wait for top units. NR tag ~$1,625. Verify at dfw.state.or.us.

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Moose
Preference PointsBucket List
$1,625
NR fee
Draw odds by points1% at 0 pts → 65% at 20 pts
0p
5p
10p
15p
20p

Shiras moose in northeastern OR. Growing herd. Fewer applicants than WY/MT. NR tag ~$1,625. Verify at dfw.state.or.us.

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