Deer hunting in Oregon

Oregon deer hunting is the kind of trip that surprises people—in the best way. One state can feel like three: blacktail in the misty coastal timber and brushy clear-cuts, mule deer in the sage and rimrock of the east, and transitional country in between where both habitat and tactics can change fast. If you want variety, wild country, and a hunt that rewards grit and good glass, Oregon belongs on your shortlist. Most guided hunts in Oregon are built around the deer you’re targeting. For blacktail, expect classic Pacific Northwest hunting: still-hunting through timber, working edges of clear-cuts at first and last light, and sitting travel corridors where deer slip between thick bedding cover and feed. For mule deer, especially east of the Cascades, it’s more open-country strategy with glassing and spot-and-stalk. Most tags, especially in the archery season, are OTC, and even in the draw seasons/units, outfitters can often provide non-resident hunters with outfitter allocated or landowner’s tags, making an Oregon deer hunt nearly a sure thing tag-wise. Some outfitters offer guiding only, with lodging in local motels or AirBNB’s, while others offer lodges or tent camps. Most traveling hunters fly into Portland, Eugene, Redmond (Bend), or Medford, then rent a car and drive to camp or lodge, with some outfitters offering pickup options. Compare the hunts below by species, region, dates, guide ratio, lodging, and pricing—and book your Oregon deer hunt on BookYourHunt.com! .