With the May 15 deadline approaching, ODFW is reminding hunters to apply early for 2026 controlled deer hunts and to carefully review changes to Eastern Oregon deer hunts.
With the transition from Wildlife Management Units to Deer Hunt Areas in eastern Oregon, hunters who wait until the last minute may find themselves overwhelmed by unfamiliar boundaries, new naming systems, and updated tag structures.
“This is a big change, and we want hunters to feel confident…