Oregon Bow Hunting: Roosevelt Elk & Blacktails
📅 2026 Season & License Info
Archery Season Open
August 25
Archery Season Close
September 27
Min Draw Weight
None specified
Resident License
$29/yr + tags
Non-Resident License
$171/yr + tags
Top Species
Roosevelt Elk, Columbian Blacktail, Mule Deer, Black Bear, Pronghorn
📍 Top Public Hunting Spots
Deschutes National Forest
Mule Deer, Elk, Bear
Central Oregon. Mixed forest and high desert. Good road access for OTC deer hunting.
Siuslaw National Forest
Roosevelt Elk, Blacktail Deer, Bear
Coast Range. Blacktail and Roosevelt elk country. Dense timber requires close shots.
Malheur National Forest
Elk, Mule Deer, Bear, Antelope
Eastern Oregon high desert. Quality elk hunting. Pronghorn on adjacent BLM land.
⚖️ Oregon Archery Regulations
- •Archery deer hunting is generally OTC for most units
- •Elk requires draw in most zones — some OTC archery elk available
- •No specific draw weight minimum — check regulations
- •Hunter orange required during simultaneous firearm seasons
💡 Expert Tips for Oregon
- →Oregon blacktail hunting in the Coast Range is a unique and challenging bowhunting style
- →Roosevelt elk in western Oregon are the largest elk subspecies in North America
- →Eastern Oregon mule deer can be spot-and-stalked in open sage and juniper terrain
- →September archery elk season in the Blues (Umatilla NF) is prime bugling time
🏛️ Official Wildlife Agency & Sources
Hunting seasons, tag quotas, and bag limits are established by state wildlife agencies and change annually. For official regulations, proclamations, and license purchases, consult:
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW)
Official State Wildlife Agency
Status: 2026 Season Guide