Oregon S Blue Mtns Black Bear: Draw Odds, Harvest & Access

Hunt codes

Black bear huntsin S Blue Mtns

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

Hunt code	What it is	Draw result · 2026	Success 3-yr
746A	S Blue Mtns	565 of 1,302 drew	2–7%

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

Harvest

Harvest success by hunt, 2020–2025

% success

746A2–7%

2%

3%

2%

6%

7%

20202021202320242025

45%+28–45%Under 28%

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.

Public land & access

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