731A · Either sexRES + NRPreference draw
South Central black bear,South Central
Units: South Central·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents
Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
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Answer card2026 draw · Nonresident
In 2026, 5 of 28 nonresidents applying drew. Everyone with 1 or more points drew.
Draw result · 2026
18%
5 of 28 drew
Harvest success
9–11%
Range, 2023–2025
Applicants · 2026
630
Odds by point level · 2026 · Nonresident
You are in the 0 row| Points | Applicants | Drew | Odds · 2026 results | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ | 4 | 4 | 100% | |
| 0You · 0 pts | 24 | 1 | 4% | Long shot |
Why "drew out at" and your odds differ: the cutoff is one number, while odds count everyone who applied at each level.
Draw history
| Year | Who | Draw | Applicants | Drew | Share drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nonresident | 5 of 28 drew | 28 | 5 | 18% |
| 2026 | Resident | 114 of 602 drew | 602 | 114 | 19% |
| 2025 | Nonresident | 5 of 23 drew | 23 | 5 | 22% |
| 2025 | Resident | 101 of 510 drew | 510 | 101 | 20% |
| 2024 | Nonresident | 3 of 31 drew | 31 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | Resident | 101 of 455 drew | 455 | 101 | 22% |
| 2023 | Nonresident | 1 of 22 drew | 22 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | Resident | 93 of 491 drew | 491 | 93 | 19% |
| 2022 | Nonresident | 2 of 11 drew | 11 | 2 | 18% |
| 2022 | Resident | 89 of 445 drew | 445 | 89 | 20% |
| 2021 | Nonresident | 1 of 9 drew | 9 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | Resident | 70 of 417 drew | 417 | 70 | 17% |
What it is
- Hunt
- South Central
- Who can apply
- Residents and nonresidents
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
Harvest success, 731A
2020–20252010%219%2310%2411%259%
2025: 20 taken by 216 hunters. Success is animals taken ÷ hunters.
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Before you apply
- Points
- “For deer, elk, pronghorn and spring bear hunts (Premium Hunts excluded), most tags (75%) are awarded to those first choice applicants with the most preference points. The remaining 25% are awarded randomly amongst all first choice applicants, so everyone that applies always…”
- Tag fee
- “NONRESIDENT BLACK BEAR $16.50 $16.50 $16.50 $16.50”
- Tag fee
- “RESIDENT BLACK BEAR $16.50 $16.50 $16.50 $16.50”
- Tag fee
- “Additional Bear Cougar $16.50 $16.50”
Rules for 2026.
Source: ODFW · Updated Nov 13, 2026