Oregon Deer Hunting Season 2025, 2026
Recorded deer windows for Oregon, including history and unverified dates.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
1 of 4 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Date evidence: Official date source. Review dates apply only to the stated row scope, not an entire state or current license eligibility.
Oregon Deer Season Calendar
Find all deer hunting season dates for Oregon including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025, 2026.
Recorded Deer Windows at the Assessment Date
SNAPSHOT1 deer season recorded with dates including the assessment date in Oregon
Oct 3 - Nov 6, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Actual agency-linked2026 March LR3 printed30/PDF32: Western General Any Legal Weapon Oct3–Nov6, units10–30 including map Trask Unit14; one buck with visible antler. Only private-land adult non-white-tailed rifle subset under General Any Legal Weapon Western Oregon Tag reviewed; not individual permission. White-tailed harvest prohibited in Western units except specific Melrose controlled hunts, not this Trask general tag. Printed9/PDF11 tag-sale deadline Oct2; published late-tag process requires fee/completed attestation, no exchanges after season starts; check lawful eligibility/current availability, not blanket expired/no-tag assertion. Printed20/PDF22 minimum centerfire .22, no .22 rimfire/fully automatic/tracer/FMJ; semiautomatic rifle magazine capacity at most five cartridges, not all-rifle or combined-chamber cap. Check license/tag/annual tag possession/bag, exact boundaries, weapons/sights/ammunition/hours/reporting/CWD/local/access/fire/closures/amendments. No youth Nov7–8 extension, controlled614 antlerless/Eastern/other unit/method/sex/public/tribal/park/special hunts verified. Seven history rows/license metadata unverified; older agency-hosted November PDF not selected current link.
All Deer Seasons
4 seasons for Oregon deer hunting
Aug 30 - Sep 28, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. General archery
Oct 3 - Nov 6, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Actual agency-linked2026 March LR3 printed30/PDF32: Western General Any Legal Weapon Oct3–Nov6, units10–30 including map Trask Unit14; one buck with visible antler. Only private-land adult non-white-tailed rifle subset under General Any Legal Weapon Western Oregon Tag reviewed; not individual permission. White-tailed harvest prohibited in Western units except specific Melrose controlled hunts, not this Trask general tag. Printed9/PDF11 tag-sale deadline Oct2; published late-tag process requires fee/completed attestation, no exchanges after season starts; check lawful eligibility/current availability, not blanket expired/no-tag assertion. Printed20/PDF22 minimum centerfire .22, no .22 rimfire/fully automatic/tracer/FMJ; semiautomatic rifle magazine capacity at most five cartridges, not all-rifle or combined-chamber cap. Check license/tag/annual tag possession/bag, exact boundaries, weapons/sights/ammunition/hours/reporting/CWD/local/access/fire/closures/amendments. No youth Nov7–8 extension, controlled614 antlerless/Eastern/other unit/method/sex/public/tribal/park/special hunts verified. Seven history rows/license metadata unverified; older agency-hosted November PDF not selected current link.
Oct 4 - Nov 8, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. General rifle - varies
Nov 22-30, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Muzzleloader season
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Zone-Specific Information
Oregon has different deer hunting dates by zone. This page shows seasons for: Trask Unit14 private-land adult non-white-tailed buck rifle — General Western Oregon Tag. Check the official state regulations for detailed zone maps and boundaries.
Important Note for Oregon
Only Trask Unit14 private adult non-white-tailed buck rifle General Western Tag Oct3–Nov6 reviewed from actual agency-linked March2026 LR3. Western white-tailed harvest prohibited except specific Melrose controlled hunts; not this tag. Oct2 tag deadline has published fee/attestation late process. Semiautomatic rifle magazine-only five-cartridge cap, not all rifles/chamber combined. Current license/tag/bag/boundaries/weapons/hours/CWD/local/fire/access rules need checks. Youth extension/controlled antlerless/other hunts/seven history rows/license metadata unverified; not individual permission.
Oregon Deer Hunting FAQ
Common questions about deer hunting in Oregon
When is deer season in Oregon?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-08-30 to 2025-09-28; 2026-10-03 to 2026-11-06; 2025-10-04 to 2025-11-08; 2025-11-22 to 2025-11-30. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
When does archery deer season start in Oregon?
Recorded archery deer window: Aug 30, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. General archery
When is deer rifle/firearms season in Oregon?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2026-10-03 to 2026-11-06; 2025-10-04 to 2025-11-08. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does Oregon have a muzzleloader deer season?
Recorded muzzleloader deer window: Nov 22, 2025 to Nov 30, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. Muzzleloader season
Are there different deer hunting zones in Oregon?
Yes, Oregon has zone-specific deer seasons. The zones include: Trask Unit14 private-land adult non-white-tailed buck rifle — General Western Oregon Tag. Check the season calendar above for zone-specific dates.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in Oregon?
Yes, you need a valid Oregon hunting license and any required deer tags or permits. Check with the Oregon wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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