Oregon South Central Black Bear: Draw Odds, Harvest & Access

Hunt codes

Black bear huntsin South Central

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

Hunt code	What it is	Draw result · 2026	Success 3-yr
731A	South Central	114 of 602 drew	9–11%

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

Harvest

Harvest success by hunt, 2020–2025

% success

All hunters5–21%

7%

9%

5%

21%

10%

20202021202320242025

731A9–11%

10%

9%

10%

11%

9%

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.