Willamette Valley General Season Antlerless Elk Damage Hunts for 2025-2026

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Originator: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Publish Date: 05/28/2025

Online Link: https://myodfw.com/articles/general-season-antlerless-elk-damage-tag

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Agency: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Name: Alexander Vencill

Job Position: Wildlife GIS Analyst

Telephone: 503 947-6099

E-Mail Address: alexander.x.vencill@odfw.oregon.gov

Description

Abstract: Due to chronic elk damage and increasing private land elk populations, ODFW is piloting a new General Season Antlerless Elk Damage Tag. (From 2020 Big Game Regulations)

Purpose: This over-the-counter tag is valid within any of the areas and time periods detailed below. Similar to other general seasons and controlled elk hunts, these tags are a hunter’s only elk hunting opportunity for the year, however, there is no tag sale deadline for these tags. These hunts are a tool for hunters and landowners to directly work together to reduce elk damage. The hunt areas are nearly 100% private land and largely agricultural lands. Elk numbers are highly variable within the hunt area as many of the areas are designated as elk de-emphasis areas. Do not purchase this tag unless you already have access to a place to hunt. ODFW staff will not be able to assist you with finding a place to hunt. (From 2020 Big Game Regulations)

Time Period of Content: 2025-2026

Geographic Extent: Statewide

Status: Final

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