Upper trask outfitters, llc we offer specialist guided roosevelt elk and blacktail deer hunting in the trask mountain range of oregon. Oregon considers big changes to general season gohunt. The bestknown and most accessible spot is the dean creek elk viewing area, managed by the bureau of land management on the side of oregon 38 near reedsport on the coast. The group of units includes the santiam, mckenzie, indigo, dixon, evans creek, rogue, keno, metolius and portions of the upper deschutes, fort rock and sprague units. Bobcat season may close earlier when the quota is reached. The western washington general modern firearms elk season begins saturday, and while the cooler weather should play into hunters hands, the elk herd is well below historic levels. It will replace 19 controlled hunts and assist landowners suffering from elkrelated crop depredation.
Both of these areas will qualify as a columbia blacktail for the north america grand slam. The pacific northwest is known for its lush, dense forests and rainy weather, but the state of oregon should also be known for its popularity among hunters. General archery seasons elk hunters dont shoot a moose. Oregon supports a lot of elk and you may buy tags overthecounter for the. Youth hunters with an unfilled western oregon general season deer tag or an unfilled w. Oregon coast roosevelt elk hunt pursue the outdoors. To increase youth hunting opportunity, the western oregon general buck deer firearm season is extended two days for youth 1217 years of age. Similar to other general seasons and controlled elk hunts, these tags are a hunters only elk hunting opportunity. Changes coming to biggame hunting in 2020 newport news times. How to hunt deer and elk in oregon oregon department of.
We are proud to offer spectacular oregon elk hunting and mule deer hunting if you are looking for the hunt of a lifetime, youve come to the right outfitter. A resident population of 5060 moose now occupies portions of the walla walla and wenaha wildlife management units north of elgin. There are two ways to hunt big game in oregon during a general season or in. Oregon hunters asked to take deer, elk season survey mail tribune. This is the last month to pick up your preference points.
Hunt information research forests oregon state university. Good elk hunting spots in oregon gone outdoors your. Oregon unveils antlerless elk damage tag pilot program. Oregons newly approved 2020 big game regulations will include a new general season antlerless elk damage tag to be used in parts of the state with high elk damage. Oregon s newly approved 2020 big game regulations will include a new general season antlerless elk damage tag to be used in parts of the state with high elk damage. As the exclusive outfitter in the oregon coast range, upper trask outfitters provides high quality, fair chase roosevelt elk. Elk hunting will be best on north facing slopes in the early seasons. I am not an expert when it comes to drawing elk tags, but you can bet that i will. A recent survey showed that 21% of oregon resident elk hunters prefer to hunt with a bow, 75% prefer to hunt with a rifle, and 3% prefer a muzzleloader. Most rifle buck deer hunting seasons begin on the saturday closest to oct.
This overthecounter tag is valid within any of the areas and time periods detailed below. The general elk hunting season begins in october and the rugged terrain is home to two types of elk, rocky mountain and roosevelt. Western oregon general rifle deer season on the coast. Dont miss out on a chance to grab oregon preference points. In some cases, an application must be submitted, but the applicant is typically guaranteed an elk tag to hunt in specified general areas of the state. The season is short and the odds long, but scouting and playing the percentages. Eligible hunters who are selected for this opportunity may extend their hunt to observe the general rifle deer extended youth weekend. Many have longstanding traditions of deer or elk camp spent with family and. Said to be the toughest of the north american big game species to harvest, roosevelt elk hunting is where our hunting passion began as a child. There is one weeklong general season hunt with a spike only bag limit in parts of ne oregon rocky mt elk 2nd season, but remaining eastern oregon seasons are controlled. Oregons general cascade season offers plenty of opportunities for hunters looking to score on a roosevelt elk, or cascade bull, as theyre commonly called. All the general rile elk seasons take place in october and november. Hunting elk and deer in oregon blackhawk outfitters, llc.
Hunters from all over the country flock to oregon one of the premiere elk hunting regions in the united states. According to the mail tribune, the proposed changes were presented by the oregon department of fish and wildlife odfw to the oregon fish and wildlife commission last friday and include the following. Shutterstock image lets take a look at some of the top hunting opportunities for outdoorsmen in oregon and washington and what hunters can expect this season. Oregon new big game regulations dont take effect until dec. The general season elk hunt in stanley, idaho is a pristine hunt that enables hunters to cover amazing country on horseback. In part 2 of our montana general elk season, michael parente and marcus hockett head out before work in search of elk. Oregon also offers limited draw muzzleloader hunts for trophy blacktail deer during the peak of the rut. Odfw also said new general antlerless elk damage season will address. While we do not bring home giants every year we mainly hunt the archery season in general areas, then move on to some private access for cow elk. The general cascade rifle hunting season for bull elk starts saturday and runs through oct. Rifle deer hunting is general season in western oregon for the most part, but requires a controlled hunt tag in eastern oregon.
Moose continue to expand their range through out the western states including oregon. Colorado parks and wildlife is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. Please note that these washington elk season dates are from washingtons department of wildlifes website and that you should double check before hunting. Montana general elk, with randy newbergs crew part 2. Western oregon general deer rifle seasons in the cascades. Many have longstanding traditions of deer or elk camp spent with family and friends. A particularly productive habitat type to hunt in the oregon coast range elk in areas where foresters have thinned timber stands. The 15 hunters taking part in the archery hunt were selected by lottery after applying to participate. Oregon hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Later in the season, elk often move to south facing slopes where fall green up starts earlier. Oregon offers general season archery and rifle hunts with over the counter tags in both the columbia blacktail and coastal blacktail hunting areas.
Residents may also purchase deer and elk receipts that can be redeemed for the general season or controlled hunt tags after the controlled hunt drawings have been released. Cpw issues hunting and fishing licenses, conducts research to improve wildlife management activities, protects high priority. The archery season was held in five of pennsylvanias 14 elk hunt zones. There are two ways to hunt big game in oregon during a general season or in a controlled hunt.
If you failed to draw an elk tag for eastern oregon this year, and arent fond of fighting the brushy coast range in november, there is another option. I want to hunt elk this fall, he said, but i dont know where to start. Oregon resident hunters are asked to weigh in on their deer and elkhunting experiences from the current rifle and archery seasons this winter. Over time, the number of general season archery hunters has increased, which. Big game regulations, controlled huts, mandatory reporting, statistics, maps and applications oregon department of fish and wildlife. Summary of elk hunting seasons washington department of. The agency manages 42 state parks, all of colorados wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. The general season antlerless elk damage tag replaces 19 controlled hunts and will replace the need for landowner damage program tags in the areas and during the time periods of the hunts. Hunters are able to hunt prime elk and deer habitat while also enjoying spectacular views of the stanley area and stay in. General any legal weapon seasons elk bag limit definitions see definitions, also refer to spike antler sketches on below. The 2016 dates for common snipe will be determinedfinalized at the august.
We all had opportunities to tag elk this season, which was a blessing. Born and raised on the west coast, we have years of experience hunting these majestic animals in oregon and southwest washingtons. Many elk in the central part of the state are found on private lands, but there are also goodsized herds on public forest lands and private. Residents of idaho hunters can purchase over the counter bear, mountain lion, turkey, wolf tags for the coming year starting on december 1.
Big game regulations, controlled huts, mandatory reporting, statistics, maps and applications oregon department of fish and wildlife odfw home hunting resources hunting big game. Oregon also offers several small game seasons to round out a year of hunting. How to hunt deer and elk in oregon oregon department of fish. With high percentages of public land, the general cascade season is oregons most accessible elk hunt opportunity. There could be major changes to oregons general season that are possibly the biggest ones in decades. Odfw western general deer season tag, andor 618 alsea unit tag and a letter of successful draw from osu research forests. Most hunters stay where they saw elk all summer, and early fall, but because of pressure, those elk are long gone. There is one weeklong general season hunt with a spike only bag limit in parts of ne oregon rocky mt elk 2nd season, but. Odfw hunting big game oregon department of fish and wildlife. The following are summaries for the modern firearm, archery, and muzzleloader elk seasons. Summary of hunting seasons washington department of fish. When the hunters show up en masse, the elk behavior changes abruptly. Montana has one of the best general archery seasons in the entire country, and.
General season tags are unlimited, can be purchased any time before you hunt and are available for hunts in western oregon. Washington elk season dates that are shown on this page are either upcoming or currently open. This tag would replace 19 controlled hunts and the need for landowner damage tags during those timeframes aug. Oregon hunting guides jeff zennie and jim fagan, ownersoperators of blackhawk outfitters llc, are professional backcountry hunters and outfitters. Due to chronic elk damage and increasing private land elk populations, odfw is piloting a new general season antlerless elk damage tag. We hunt for food so whether a bull scores 280 or 300 makes no difference to us. Archery elk hunting is general season nearly statewide and coincides with. Mdc announces missouris first elkhunting season coming.
Last year, more than 96,000 hunters participated in western oregon general deer rifle hunts and almost 60,000 participated in eastern oregon limited deer hunting. I hunt the elk rifle season in oregon, and can give you a couple tips. The cascades general elk season opens to bull hunters oct. Facing driving rains, fog, and seemingly endless miles of biking with heavy loads in oregons steep coastal mountains tested mental toughness and resolve to get the job done. The timing of the season was designed to come after the peak of elk breeding during late september and early october and to avoid the elk season coinciding with portions of the firearms deer season, explained mdc elk and deer biologist aaron hildreth. The applegate unit, which sports only a light cadre of bulls. Purchasing these points will help you in the following years draw. Everything you need to plan your oregon hunting trips for 2020. August, september and october are the months when most big game hunters will be in the woods or on the grasslands. Within this west coast state, hunters can bag a plethora of game, including deer, elk, bear, cougar and pronghorn. These dates are provided only as a general reference. High cascade 119a controlled hunt tag may hunt the area of the western oregon general deer season nov. While the wilson and trask are among the best generalseason units for elk in oregon, the cascade bull elk season units are also well worth hunting.
Rifle hunting is general season in western oregon for the most part, except for some coastal units where its controlled hunting. You can purchase preference points in oregon from december 1 to may 15 and from july 1 through november 30 during the points only period. Usually only pass up spikes, raghorns taste too good to pass up. For more information, see the big game hunting seasons and regulations pamphlet elk. To address these issues, odfw is proposing a new general season elk damage tag with an antlerless bag limit for the 2020 hunting season. Ill be back soon to share the story and a pile of photos of the hunt. I was returning home from a southwest oregon blacktail hunt in 2003 with one of my longtime hunting partners when he asked me about the upcoming cascade general season elk hunt.
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