731ARES + NR
South Central black bear,South Central
Units: South Central·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents
Answer card2026 draw · Resident
605 drew, 630 applied in 2026. 19th hardest of 20 Oregon black bear draws in 2026.
Draw result · 2026
96%
579 of 602 drew
Harvest success
9–11%
Range, 2023–2025
Applicants · 2026
630
Draw results · whole hunt
| Year | Who | Applicants | Drew |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nonresident | 28 | 26 |
| 2026 | Resident | 602 | 579 |
Oregon prints whole-hunt figures, not results by point level.
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.
Ask FarWide
Answers use the same figures as this page.
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”
- Application fee
- “CONTROLLED HUNT APPLICATION $8.00 $10.00 $11.00 $12.00”
Rules for 2026.
Source: ODFW