Oregon John Day Rvr Ewe Bighorn Sheep: Draw Odds, Harvest & Access

Hunt codes

Bighorn sheep huntsin John Day Rvr Ewe

Whole-hunt draw results: applicants, tags and the share that drew.

Hunt code	What it is	Draw result · 2026	Tags	Success 3-yr
543D1	any legal weapon · Sep 21–Oct 16John Day Rvr Ewe*		28	67–80%

Some hunt codes cover several units; the hunt page lists them all.

Harvest

Harvest success by hunt, 2021–2025

% success

543D143–80%

60%

43%

73%

80%

67%

20212022202320242025

45%+28–45%Under 28%

Before you apply

Points: “For bighorn sheep, Rocky Mtn goat, and premium hunts, there are no preference points, all tags are awarded based on a random draw.”
Tag fee: “NONRESIDENT MOUNTAIN SHEEP $1,513.50 $1,695.00 $1,831.00 $1,977.00”
Tag fee: “RESIDENT MOUNTAIN SHEEP $142.00 $159.00 $172.00 $186.00”
Application fee: “CONTROLLED HUNT APPLICATION $8.00 $10.00 $11.00 $12.00”

Rules for 2026.

Season dates · 2026

Confirm in the regulations before you go.

Public land & access

Each program opens on the state's site. Check on-the-ground signage.