Oregon black bear season 2026-27 Open
Black bear season in Oregon is open now, last season closes Dec 31, 2026.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Read today.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional bear | Statewide | Aug 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | Open open, closes in 47 days |
| General season | Statewide | Aug 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | Open open, closes in 47 days |
Black bear hunting in Oregon runs from Aug 1, 2026 (Additional bear) to Dec 31, 2026 (Additional bear) in the 2026-27 season, and is open now, last season closes Dec 31, 2026.
Source: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, ODFW 2026 big game general season dates (page). Read today.