Oregon — Black Bear

OR Black Bear Unit CATHERINE CREEK — Catherine Creek

Name: Oregon Unit CATHERINE CREEK Black Bear Hunting Data
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Total Acres

424,782

Public Land

25%

Wilderness

Elevation

2,539–8,661 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Rifle — Hunt 762a	Apr 1, 2026 — May 31, 2026	—	—

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

20.9

Top Score

21.1

Recent (5yr)

AI Scout Analysis

# OR CATHERINE CREEK — Black Bear Hunt Analysis ## Terrain & Access Catherine Creek spans 2,539–8,661 ft elevation across a large unit. With only 25% public land, success depends heavily on scouting accessible areas and understanding where bears concentrate seasonally. The spring season (April–May) aligns with green-up and emerging bears from winter dens. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data for Union County (96% overlap) shows limited historical documentation — only two record-book...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
4 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Hunt 762a	resident	5	440
2023	Hunt 762a	nonresident	48	440

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
2 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data
2022	Hunt 762a	140	29	21.0%