Oregon big game draw deadlines

Oregon's May 15 deadline is a standing annual date for every controlled big game hunt. An annual hunting license is required to apply.

Agency
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW)
Point system
Preference points
Apply
Official application page

Draw windows

All big game controlled hunts close May 15 (11:59 p.m. PT). Results are announced by June 12.

Watch for

Eastern Oregon deer hunts moved to new hunt areas in 2026.

Oregon deadlines

Oregon draw deadlines
DeadlineSpeciesDrawSource
2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published)DeerControlled huntsCloses 11:59 pm PTOfficialOfficial page: ODFW Deer
2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published)ElkControlled huntsCloses 11:59 pm PTOfficialOfficial page: ODFW Elk
2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published)PronghornControlled huntsCloses 11:59 pm PTOfficialOfficial page: ODFW Pronghorn

Deadlines by species

Apply on the official site

ODFW official application page

Always confirm dates on the agency’s official site before you apply. Agencies can change deadlines.