Oregon Mule Deer Hunting
Plan your Oregon mule deer hunt with season dates, license options, and hunting opportunities organized by unit. Browse available private-land hunts and book access directly from landowners.
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Find Hunts by Unit
Browse private-land mule deer hunts across Oregon, organized by unit, and book directly with landowners.
Oregon Mule Deer Seasons
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
Auction Hunt
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Western Oregon General Archery
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One buck with visible antler in Units 11, 12, 14, 22, 24, 27, 28. One deer in South Indigo portion of Unit 21.
Western Oregon General Any Legal Weapon
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One buck with visible antler. Units 10-30.
Extended Western Oregon Buck
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Youth hunters
For youth 12-17 years with unfilled General Any Legal Weapon Western Oregon deer tag or W. High Cascade (119A) tag. One buck with visible antler.
Western Oregon Late Archery
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One buck with visible antler in Units 25, 29, 30. One deer in Unit 23.
Western Oregon Traditional Archery
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Traditional archery equipment only in Unit 26. One buck with visible antler.
Western Oregon Extended Archery
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One buck with visible antler in Units 10, 17, 18, 20. One deer in Units 15, 16, 19 and northern portion of Unit 21.
Oregon Mule Deer Licenses
Resident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
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| Deer Tag | OTC | — | $28.50 |
Nonresident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Tag | OTC | — | $443.50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Mule deer season in Oregon runs approximately from August 1 through December 14, 2025. The season includes multiple phases: Auction Hunt from August 1 through November 30; Western Oregon General Archery from August 30 through September 28 for one buck with visible antler in Units 11, 12, 14, 22, 24, 27, 28 or one deer in the South Indigo portion of Unit 21; Western Oregon General Any Legal Weapon from October 4 through November 7 for one buck with visible antler in Units 10-30; Extended Western Oregon Buck from November 8 through November 9 for youth ages 12-17 with unfilled General Any Legal Weapon Western Oregon deer tag or W. High Cascade tag; Western Oregon Late Archery from November 15 through December 7 for one buck with visible antler in Units 25, 29, 30 or one deer in Unit 23; Western Oregon Traditional Archery from November 15 through December 7 using traditional archery equipment only in Unit 26 for one buck with visible antler; and Western Oregon Extended Archery from November 22 through December 14 for one buck with visible antler in Units 10, 17, 18, 20 or one deer in Units 15, 16, 19 and the northern portion of Unit 21.
