Oregon Black Bear Hunting Units & Draw Odds
46 units · 19.4% avg hunter success
Oregon's black bear draw uses a hybrid preference-point system for nonresidents, giving you a real shot at tags even with zero points. We've tracked 46 units across the state to show you where the opportunity actually is. Nonresidents get 5% of available tags, and the 2026 draw closes May 15 with results posted June 12—application fee is $8 and tag fee is $16.5 once you draw. The units below show real 2024 draw data and harvest success rates so you can target hunts where zero-point applicants actually draw and where bears are being taken. Forget guessing. Hunt the numbers.
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 · $16.50 tag
Easiest Black Bear Draws for Nonresidents (2024 Results)
Point levels that drew with certainty, and the best documented zero-point hunts — actual draw results, per hunt.
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 762A
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 760A
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 764
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 757A
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 759
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 752A
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 717A
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 754A
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 756
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 741A
| Unit | Drew with certainty at | Best zero-point hunt | Success | Public land |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit CATHERINE CREEK | — | 0.0%Hunt 762A | 18% | 25% |
| Unit IMNAHA | — | 0.0%Hunt 760A | 20% | 77% |
| Unit LOOKOUT MTN | — | 0.0%Hunt 764 | 28% | 38% |
| Unit SLED SPRINGS | — | 0.0%Hunt 757A | 21% | 22% |
| Unit SNAKE RIVER | — | 0.0%Hunt 759 | 18% | 98% |
| Unit STARKEY | — | 0.0%Hunt 752A | 8% | 68% |
| Unit STOTT MTN | — | 0.0%Hunt 717A | 22% | 28% |
| Unit WALLA WALLA | — | 0.0%Hunt 754A | 33% | 34% |
| Unit WENAHA | — | 0.0%Hunt 756 | 19% | 76% |
| Unit WHITE RIVER | — | 0.0%Hunt 741A | 7% | 50% |
All Oregon Black Bear Units
Oregon Black Bear Draw FAQ
Do I need preference points to draw an Oregon black bear tag as a nonresident?
No. Oregon's hybrid system lets zero-point nonresidents draw in the same pool. Looking at 2024 results, multiple units—Catherine Creek (Hunt 762A), Imnaha (Hunt 760A), Lookout Mtn (Hunt 764), Sled Springs (Hunt 757A), and Snake River (Hunt 759)—all had zero-point hunts available to applicants with no points at all.
When do nonresident Oregon black bear applications close and when do I find out if I drew?
For the 2026 draw, applications close May 15 and results post June 12. Your application fee is $8; if you draw, the tag fee is $16.5. Same deadlines and fees apply to residents.
What percentage of Oregon black bear tags go to nonresidents?
Nonresidents receive 5% of available tags statewide. Your odds depend on which unit and hunt you apply for, as competition and tag availability vary by location.
Which Oregon black bear units have the best harvest success?
Based on 2024 data across 46 units, Lookout Mtn (Hunt 764) showed 28% harvest success, Imnaha (Hunt 760A) at 20%, and Sled Springs (Hunt 757A) at 21%. Catherine Creek and Snake River both came in at 18%. Success depends on your ability and effort, not just unit choice.
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