Oregon S Blue Mtns:black bear draw odds & harvest
1 hunt code for black bear. 2026: 1,376 applicants per hunt.
The draw in S Blue Mtns2026 draw
746A880 drew, 1,376 applied.
12th hardest of 20 Oregon black bear draws in 2026.
At a glance
Black bear hunt codes
1
Applicants · 2026
1,302
Harvest success 3-yr
2–7%
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 | 836 of 1,302 drew | 2–7% |
Some hunt codes cover several units; the hunt page lists them all.
Harvest
How hunters didin S Blue Mtns.
Harvest success by hunt, 2020–2025
% success746A2–7%
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”
- Application fee
- “CONTROLLED HUNT APPLICATION $8.00 $10.00 $11.00 $12.00”
Rules for 2026.
Public land & access
Each program opens on the state's site. Check on-the-ground signage.
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Answers use the same figures as this page.
Source: ODFW