Oregon elk season 2026-27 Open
Elk season in Oregon is open now, last season closes Mar 31, 2027.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Read today.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless Damage | Statewide | Aug 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | Open open, closes in 137 days |
| Any Legal Weapon | West Cascade | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026 | Closed closed |
| First Season, Any Legal Weapon | Coast Bull Elk | Nov 14, 2026 to Nov 17, 2026 | Open open, closes in 3 days |
| Second Season, Any Legal Weapon | Coast Bull Elk | Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 | Opens soon opens in 7 days |
| Second Season, Any Legal Weapon | Rocky Mountain | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | Open open, closes tomorrow |
Elk hunting in Oregon runs from Aug 1, 2026 (Antlerless Damage) to Mar 31, 2027 (Antlerless Damage) in the 2026-27 season, and is open now, last season closes Mar 31, 2027.
Dates differ by zone or unit (Coast Bull Elk, Rocky Mountain and West Cascade); check the zone column before you plan.
Source: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, ODFW 2026 big game general season dates (page). Read today.