Oregon Bighorn Sheep Hunting Units & Draw Odds
18 units · 87.5% avg hunter success
Oregon's bighorn sheep draw runs on a preference-point hybrid system across 18 units, giving nonresidents a real shot at tags despite 5% allocation. Applications close May 15 each year, with results posted June 12. If you draw, expect a tag fee of $1513.5 and an $8 application fee. This page breaks down all 18 units where bighorn hunts are available, so you can target the unit that matches your points, experience, and strategy. Nonresidents compete in the same draw pool as residents, meaning preference points matter—build them early if bighorn is on your three-year plan.
How the Oregon Draw Works
Draw system
Hybrid draw — part preference order, part random allocation.
Nonresident allocation: 5% of tags
2026 application window
— – May 15(nonresident)
Results: Jun 12
2026 fees (nonresident, regular)
$8 app · $193 license · $1513.50 tag
All Oregon Bighorn Sheep Units
Oregon Bighorn Sheep Draw FAQ
When do Oregon bighorn sheep applications close and when are results posted?
Applications for 2026 close on May 15, with results announced June 12. Mark those dates on your calendar and get your application in before the deadline—late entries won't be accepted.
How much will an Oregon bighorn sheep tag cost if I draw?
If you draw a nonresident bighorn tag, the tag fee is $1513.5, plus an $8 application fee upfront. That's your total cost to apply and, if successful, to hunt.
How does Oregon's bighorn sheep draw system work?
Oregon uses a preference-point hybrid draw for bighorn sheep. Preference points factor into your odds of drawing, but the exact formula and weighting depend on the unit. Nonresidents get 5% of available tags across the 18 units.
What are my chances as a nonresident to draw an Oregon bighorn sheep tag?
Bighorn sheep is one of the toughest draws in any western state, and Oregon is no exception. Nonresidents receive 5% of tags and compete on a preference-point system. The specific odds vary by unit—check the unit data here to see which units have the fewest applicants or best recent success.
Plan your Oregon Bighorn Sheep hunt — free account, no card. Run the draw simulator at your point level, see 2022–2024 data, and save units to compare.
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