Author Topic: Oregon spring bear (Read 26060 times)

time2hunt · « **on:** February 09, 2025, 09:29:59 PM »

It’s due tomorrow who’s in ?

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trophyhunt · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2025, 10:08:11 PM »

After rotator cuff surgery in Dec, points only. Good luck!!

HAGEMANIAC · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2025, 07:12:00 AM »

I have 5 points, and this may be my only chance to hunt this year other than turkey due to an upcoming late summer deployment. Not sure if 5 is enough to get me into a decent unit but I imagine it should be. Just need to do some research and see what my options are.

CasterlyRock · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2025, 04:20:27 PM »

I applied. Do they always draw on the 20th or are they more like Washington where it's approximate? What are the good units?

time2hunt · « **Reply #4 on:** February 10, 2025, 04:27:38 PM »

All are good units. Just depends on how much work you wanna put into them. They draw on the 20th pretty sharp.

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CasterlyRock · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2025, 11:42:32 PM »

I applied for SW area. Anyone know why it's closed within one mile of the Rogue River down there? That's right where I was going.

pickardjw · « **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2025, 07:39:10 AM »

Idaho this spring for us, Oregon next.

time2hunt · « **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2025, 07:51:39 AM »

We play both sides the one that don’t draw but Idaho tags

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YellowShells · « **Reply #8 on:** February 12, 2025, 09:38:28 PM »

Quote from: CasterlyRock on February 10, 2025, 11:42:32 PM

I applied for SW area. Anyone know why it's closed within one mile of the Rogue River down there? That's right where I was going.

It's been that way for a long time - probably because it's an extremely popular recreation area through most of October. I think it started because people liked being able to see bears along the river, back when they were less common most other places. ODFW proposed allowing hunting due to increasing conflicts back in 2020, but they quickly abandoned the proposal due to public feedback. Sounds like the bears are getting pretty habituated now and causing quite a few problems.

CasterlyRock · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2025, 09:36:54 AM »

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It's been that way for a long time - probably because it's an extremely popular recreation area through most of October. I think it started because people liked being able to see bears along the river, back when they were less common most other places. ODFW proposed allowing hunting due to increasing conflicts back in 2020, but they quickly abandoned the proposal due to public feedback. Sounds like the bears are getting pretty habituated now and causing quite a few problems.

Oh yeah I guess it's for the jet boats. I haven't seen much activity along the river near the coast anyway, other than those tiny excuses for deer.

YellowShells · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2025, 05:09:26 PM »

Quote from: CasterlyRock on February 13, 2025, 09:36:54 AM

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It's been that way for a long time - probably because it's an extremely popular recreation area through most of October. I think it started because people liked being able to see bears along the river, back when they were less common most other places. ODFW proposed allowing hunting due to increasing conflicts back in 2020, but they quickly abandoned the proposal due to public feedback. Sounds like the bears are getting pretty habituated now and causing quite a few problems.

Oh yeah I guess it's for the jet boats. I haven't seen much activity along the river near the coast anyway, other than those tiny excuses for deer.

I haven't spent much time in that area other than floating the Rogue, but it sounds like there are lots of bears throughout that area. It has one of the highest success rates, as I recall. Hope you have a good time if you draw! I'll be headed to the opposite corner of OR this spring, unless the draw changes a lot.

ShaneTyTrey · « **Reply #11 on:** February 13, 2025, 08:43:17 PM »

Son and I are both in with 6 points, prefer to only get one tag, but would take 2 over 0, we will see what happens.

CasterlyRock · « **Reply #12 on:** February 20, 2025, 08:41:59 AM »

Got selected for SW! Time to start target practice and map scouting.

Doublelunger · « **Reply #13 on:** February 20, 2025, 08:56:43 AM »

I drew my tag. Love hunting bear in the spring!!

time2hunt · « **Reply #14 on:** February 20, 2025, 09:16:54 AM »

Starting the year strong!!
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trophyhunt · « **Reply #15 on:** February 20, 2025, 10:10:21 AM »

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Starting the year strong!!
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how many points??

time2hunt · « **Reply #16 on:** February 20, 2025, 10:21:09 AM »

Only had two so wasn’t expecting. So for we have two tag in camp and the rest of us can buy Idaho .

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trophyhunt · « **Reply #17 on:** February 20, 2025, 10:27:49 AM »

Nice, shoulder surgery stopped my spring bear attempts, I’ll have to figure out Idaho for next year, should have 4 points for Oregon as well. Have fun!!

time2hunt · « **Reply #18 on:** February 20, 2025, 10:40:06 AM »

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ShaneTyTrey · « **Reply #19 on:** February 20, 2025, 11:56:46 AM »

As suspected with the poor seed numbers, not selected for us. Should be a lock next year provided we still have the hunt!

trophyhunt · « **Reply #20 on:** February 20, 2025, 07:16:37 PM »

Well, guess I’ll be in Oregon in the spring. Son in law was supposed to put in for points only but managed to draw an Imnaha tag. Never been in that unit but it looks like our wenaha, can’t wait.

Limhangerslayer · « **Reply #21 on:** February 20, 2025, 08:03:48 PM »

I went all in for my daughter as her last year for youth. Had a small chance but went all in for Walla Walla. No dice. She can draw any other tag next year as an adult.

Shawn Ryan · « **Reply #22 on:** February 20, 2025, 09:55:52 PM »

As expected, no draw with one point.

Trophy, I've spring hunted the Imnaha 2x. If you have Q's let me know.

trophyhunt · « **Reply #23 on:** February 21, 2025, 07:00:12 AM »

Will do, thank you!

Doublelunger · « **Reply #24 on:** February 21, 2025, 09:54:53 AM »

Quote from: trophyhunt on February 20, 2025, 07:16:37 PM

Well, guess I’ll be in Oregon in the spring. Son in law was supposed to put in for points only but managed to draw an Imnaha tag. Never been in that unit but it looks like our wenaha, can’t wait.

Our group hunts that unit. We've killed a lot of bears in there. Most of the good bear country is accessed from the road systems on top and snow really makes it hard to get around early in the season. Private on the bottom makes getting to public land hard. There's definitely county to hunt early but you have to work a little harder. We killed 5 last year. I got lucky and drew again this year.
Good luck!

ShaneTyTrey · « **Reply #25 on:** February 21, 2025, 01:54:54 PM »

Looks like a big group jumped in with a lot of point in our unit. Everyone with 7 or more points did get the tag again, but only 1 out 7 with 6 got it.

the filterable results are up if anyone is interested.

https://odfw.huntfishoregon.com/reportdownloads

ShaneTyTrey · « **Reply #26 on:** February 21, 2025, 01:58:16 PM »

Had thought of putting him in as a youth, and it appears no non-resident youth were given a tag. 4-6 points for Residents, there was only one other non-resident youth that applied with 6 points and again, not a tag given, seems odd.

Bigfoot28 · « **Reply #27 on:** February 22, 2025, 01:12:27 PM »

I pulled a Snake River tag, with 2 points- was planning on Idaho if I didn’t draw anything.

trophyhunt · « **Reply #28 on:** March 11, 2025, 06:22:41 AM »

Question, I believe Oregon has a mandatory check for harvested bears, you non local hunters that have killed bear down there, did you bother with checking your bear? They are only open MON-FRI bankers hours, seems like a big pain if you kill a bear on a fri evening and need to be back to work on Monday?

I'd have no problem sending a tooth in but not waiting around all weekend for them to open at 9 on monday.

pickardjw · « **Reply #29 on:** March 19, 2025, 08:03:04 AM »

If anyone drew 53/62/63 shoot me a PM. I'm open to offering some info based on experience from last year.

Doublelunger · « **Reply #30 on:** March 19, 2025, 09:24:24 AM »

This last storm system dropped a decent amount of snow. Getting into the high country will be tough in the early part of the season.

CasterlyRock · « **Reply #31 on:** March 19, 2025, 12:14:53 PM »

The area I just spent a week scouting got absolutely destroyed by flooding and most of the roads are washed out as of now. Hope they can fix them fast but I don't have high hopes.

Doublelunger · « **Reply #32 on:** April 13, 2025, 01:41:11 PM »

Bears are out. Saw 4 so far. Our group killed a big one last Saturday. Passed on these two yesterday. Might regret it later. Weather looks good this coming week.

Timberstalker · « **Reply #33 on:** April 13, 2025, 07:51:14 PM »

Let’s see the one you guys got.

trophyhunt · « **Reply #34 on:** May 12, 2025, 05:45:52 AM »

leaving in a couple weeks, hows the hunting going?? Imnaha unit for my son in laws tag, are the roads ok, snow receding?

time2hunt · « **Reply #35 on:** May 12, 2025, 05:53:21 AM »

Can’t say much for the Imnaha but we were in the snake last week not much sign on the Oregon side couple bears on the Idaho side. I’m pretty sure this is not how you’re supposed to park your jet boat though.

we figured those boys were gonna have a rude awakening when they came off the mountain

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trophyhunt · « **Reply #36 on:** May 12, 2025, 06:54:28 AM »

Wow, that looks bad.

kselkhunter · « **Reply #37 on:** May 12, 2025, 07:03:52 AM »

Yeah those boat owners are in for a surprise. I was at Oxbow the weekend before last and going back this weekend for my bear hunt of Pine Creek - Keating units. We fished the Oxbow reservoir a few times, and noticed the water levels have been raising and lowering every day quite a bit. I'm guessing those boat owners must be camped somewhere and don't realize the water level lowered on them.

No bear sign sighted for us, and still lots of snow in the units. Talked to locals and nobody has mentioned any bear sightings or harvests yet. Am hoping some snow melted over these two weeks, as we couldn't get up very high on the last trip. Got into alot of turkeys though, so that was fun. Hoping we see a bear this weekend.

Doublelunger · « **Reply #38 on:** May 12, 2025, 05:34:29 PM »

Bears are out. Things greened up a bunch the last couple weeks. Snow is pretty much gone above 5500 feet. Lots of the road systems up high are accessible now. We saw 3 this weekend and one really good one that ghosted us when we tried to move in on him. Should be good hunting from here in out. Good luck!

Doublelunger · « **Reply #39 on:** May 12, 2025, 05:36:41 PM »

Quote from: Timberstalker on April 13, 2025, 07:51:14 PM

Let’s see the one you guys got.

Crap I wish I could. The hunter didn't give permission. Its noggin was 18 and 12/16". Pretty good for a NE bear.

Timberstalker · « **Reply #40 on:** May 12, 2025, 08:15:40 PM »

Doublelunger · « **Reply #41 on:** **Yesterday** at 09:52:34 AM »

Put my tag on this pretty blonde one.

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #42 on:** **Yesterday** at 09:54:52 AM »

Gorgeous bear, Double.

Twispriver · « **Reply #43 on:** **Yesterday** at 04:32:22 PM »

Boss .300 winmag · « **Reply #44 on:** **Today** at 07:34:52 AM »

Quote from: Doublelunger on Yesterday at 09:52:34 AM

Put my tag on this pretty blonde one.

Nicely done, cool color phase.👍

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