Oregon South Central:black bear draw odds & harvest
1 hunt code for black bear. 2026: 630 applicants per hunt.
The draw in South Central2026 draw
731A605 drew, 630 applied.
19th hardest of 20 Oregon black bear draws in 2026.
At a glance
Black bear hunt codes
1
Applicants · 2026
602
Harvest success 3-yr
5–21%
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 | 579 of 602 drew | 9–11% |
Some hunt codes cover several units; the hunt page lists them all.
Harvest
How hunters didin South Central.
Harvest success by hunt, 2020–2025
% successAll 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”
- 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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Source: ODFW