Oregon Mule Deer Hunting Units & Draw Odds
67 units · 38.8% avg hunter success
Oregon's mule deer draw uses a hybrid preference-point system across 67 units, giving nonresidents a real shot at quality western hunting. Nonresidents draw from a 5% tag allocation and pay a $443.5 tag fee plus $8 application fee for 2026 hunts. Applications close May 15, with results posted June 12. The unit breakdown below shows you exactly which hunts drew at zero points in 2024—critical intel if you're building a strategy. Some zero-point hunts filled; others didn't. That's the data you need to decide where to apply and how many preference points to spend chasing a tag.
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 · $443.50 tag
Easiest Mule Deer 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 618
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 128M
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 170A
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 165
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 143A
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 153
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 158
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 127M
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 144
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 150
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 122
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 629
| Unit | Drew with certainty at | Best zero-point hunt | Success | Public land |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit ALSEA | — | 0.0%Hunt 618 | — | 48% |
| Unit APPLEGATE | — | 0.0%Hunt 128M | 55% | 63% |
| Unit BEATYS BUTTE | — | 0.0%Hunt 170A | 47% | 84% |
| Unit BEULAH | — | 0.0%Hunt 165 | 36% | 60% |
| Unit BIGGS | — | 0.0%Hunt 143A | 49% | 15% |
| Unit CATHERINE CREEK | — | 0.0%Hunt 153 | 37% | 25% |
| Unit CHESNIMNUS | — | 0.0%Hunt 158 | 22% | 52% |
| Unit CHETCO | — | 0.0%Hunt 127M | 28% | 84% |
| Unit COLUMBIA BASIN | — | 0.0%Hunt 144 | 50% | 5% |
| Unit DESOLATION | — | 0.0%Hunt 150 | 25% | 89% |
| Unit DIXON | — | 0.0%Hunt 122 | 83% | 78% |
| Unit EVANS CREEK | — | 0.0%Hunt 629 | — | 47% |
All Oregon Mule Deer Units
Oregon Mule Deer Draw FAQ
Do I need preference points to draw Oregon mule deer as a nonresident?
No. In 2024, several hunts across five major units—Alsea, Applegate, Beatys Butte, Beulah, and Biggs—drew at zero points. That means fresh nonresidents still have entry points into the draw, though competition and success rates vary by unit.
What's the application deadline and when do I find out if I drew?
Applications close May 15 for 2026 hunts, with results posted June 12. That gives you about a month between finding out your status and tag fees due.
How much does an Oregon mule deer tag cost for nonresidents?
The tag fee is $443.5, plus an $8 application fee. Residents pay $28.5 for the tag plus the same $8 application fee.
How does Oregon's mule deer draw system actually work?
Oregon uses a hybrid preference-point system. Nonresidents compete in a separate draw pool with a 5% tag allocation. The system prioritizes applicants by preference points accumulated over time, though some hunts—particularly lower-demand units—can draw without points.
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