Oregon Melrose Unit Deer: Draw Odds, Harvest & Access

Hunt codes

Deer huntsin Melrose Unit

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

Hunt code	What it is	Draw result · 2023	Success 3-yr
623	One antlerless deer · any legal weapon · Oct 3–Nov 6Melrose Unit*	275 of 686 drew	42–46%

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

Harvest

Harvest success by hunt, 2021–2025

% success

62341–47%

47%

41%

46%

45%

42%

20212022202320242025

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 DEER $443.50 $500.00 $540.00 $585.00”
Tag fee: “RESIDENT DEER $28.50 $33.00 $36.00 $39.00”
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.