OAR 635-073-0000. Purpose and General Information

(1) The purpose of these rules is to establish season dates, bag limits, areas and other restrictions for bow and muzzleloader hunting, Premium Hunts, and controlled deer and elk youth hunts; pursuant to ORS Chapter 496. (2) Controlled hunt tag numbers for 2026 for Premium Hunts, deer and elk bow and muzzleloader hunting and deer and elk youth hunts are listed in the "2026 Oregon Big Game Regulations" and are adopted and incorporated into OAR chapter 635, division 073 by reference. (3) OAR chapter 073 incorporates, by reference, the requirements for bow and muzzleloader hunting, Premium Hunts, and controlled deer and elk youth hunts set out in the document entitled “2026 Oregon Big Game Regulations,” into Oregon Administrative Rules. Therefore, persons must consult the “2026 Oregon Big Game Regulations," in addition to OAR chapter 635, to determine all applicable requirements for bow and muzzleloader hunting, Premium Hunts, and controlled deer and elk youth hunts. The annual Oregon Big Game Regulations are available at hunting license agents and regional, district and headquarters offices and website of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. (4) Additional regulation information is available on the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife website at www.odfw.com.