Unit 11 Scappoose deer hunting: harvest, hunts and 2026 seasons
ODFW estimates hunters took 1,134 deer in the Scappoose Unit (11) in 2025 (1,068 bucks and 66 antlerless) and counted 2,980 deer hunters there, across 10 general seasons and controlled hunts. ODFW's figures for 2021 to 2025 average 975 deer a year. The unit is 8% public land, the largest share BLM, by USGS PAD-US.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: ODFW, 2021 to 2025. Seasons and tags: ODFW's 2026 regulations and 2026 draw. Land: USGS PAD-US 4.1.
National wildlife refugeBLMODFW landState forest and trust landOther public (city, county, parks, military)Unit 11Neighboring unitsLake, reservoir or riverHighway
| ODFW zone | Northwest |
|---|---|
| Size | 494,742 acres (773 square miles) |
| Public land | 8% (39,671 acres) |
| Deer harvested, 2025 | 1,134 (1,068 bucks) |
| Deer hunters, 2025 | 2,980, 23,716 days |
| Deer per 100 hunters, 2025 | 38 |
| General seasons, 2026 | General Western Oregon any legal weapon buck and General Western Oregon archery |
| 2026 controlled hunts listed here | 2 |
| Towns in and near it | St. Helens, Rainier, Scappoose and Vernonia |
How many deer are harvested in Unit 11?
ODFW's deer harvest for the Scappoose Unit by year: 1,134 in 2025, 1,054 in 2024 and 1,149 in 2023. 38 deer were taken for every 100 hunters in 2025.
| Year | Hunters | Days hunted | Deer harvested | Bucks | Antlerless | Deer per 100 hunters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,980 | 23,716 | 1,134 | 1,068 | 66 | 38 |
| 2024 | 3,065 | 23,950 | 1,054 | 977 | 75 | 34 |
| 2023 | 3,185 | 24,795 | 1,149 | 1,080 | 69 | 36 |
| 2022 | 2,830 | 23,245 | 679 | 624 | 55 | 24 |
| 2021 | 2,917 | 23,988 | 861 | 797 | 64 | 30 |
Source: ODFW harvest statistics (2021 to 2025), from ODFW's mandatory harvest reporting. Each year adds up ODFW's rows for the unit across its any legal weapon buck, archery, muzzleloader and antlerless summaries, general and controlled. A hunter counted on two tag types is counted twice. Per 100 hunters is worked out from ODFW's two figures.
Which deer hunts were used in Unit 11 in 2025?
General season tags: 2,863 hunters, 1,080 deer. Controlled hunts: 7 rows in ODFW's table, 117 hunters, 54 deer. ODFW's own row for each, 2025:
| Hunt or season | Tag type | Hunters | Days | Harvested | ODFW success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Western Deer | Any legal weapon buck, general | 2,767 | 21,994 | 1,063 | 38% |
| Early Bow Deer | Archery, general | 89 | 837 | 16 | 18% |
| 611 Scappoose Unit | Antlerless, controlled | 54 | 384 | 25 | 47% |
| 611T Scappoose Unit Youth | Antlerless, controlled | 46 | 315 | 20 | 44% |
| General Any Legal Weapon Western Oregon w/ 119A | Any legal weapon buck, controlled | 17 | 111 | 9 | 54% |
| Late Bow Deer | Archery, general | 7 | 75 | 1 | 20% |
| Early Bow Deer w/ 123R1 | Archery, controlled | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Early Bow Deer w/ 123R2 N Bank Habitat Bow | Archery, controlled | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Late Bow Deer w/ 123R1 | Archery, controlled | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Late Bow Deer w/ 123R2 N Bank Habitat Bow | Archery, controlled | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Source: ODFW's 2025 deer harvest summaries (ODFW harvest statistics (2025)). A hunt that spans several units is split by unit in ODFW's tables; these are the Scappoose rows.
When is deer season in Unit 11 in 2026?
General seasons that cover the Scappoose Unit in 2026:
- General Western Oregon any legal weapon buck deer, Oct. 3 - Nov. 6: one buck with visible antler, page 30.
- General Western Oregon archery deer, Aug. 29 - Sept. 27: one buck with visible antler, page 33.
Controlled deer hunts in ODFW's 2026 tables that include the unit, with ODFW's 2026 tags and its June 2026 draw (residents who drew, of residents who put the hunt first):
| Hunt | Name | Bag limit | 2026 season | 2026 tags | 2026 draw, residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 611T | Scappoose Unit Youth | One antlerless deer | Oct. 3 - Nov. 8 | 55 | 55 of 101 |
| 611 | Scappoose Unit | One antlerless deer | Oct. 3 - Nov. 6 | 22 | 22 of 689 |
Source: ODFW 2026 Oregon Big Game Hunting Regulations, pages 30 to 45; draw: ODFW's 2026 Preference Point Draw Reports. Hunts are matched to the unit by ODFW's own harvest rows. Check ODFW before you go; seasons can change.
How much public land is in Unit 11?
8% of the Scappoose Unit is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 39,671 of 494,742 acres. The largest share is BLM, 18,058 acres.
| Manager | Acres | Share of unit |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 18,058 | 3.6% |
| ODFW land | 11,215 | 2.3% |
| State forest and trust land | 9,877 | 2% |
| Other public (city, county, parks, military) | 6,424 | 1.3% |
| National wildlife refuge | 521 | 0.1% |
ODFW wildlife area in the unit: Sauvie Island (11,223 acres here).
Measured by FilledTag inside ODFW's unit boundary from USGS PAD-US 4.1 (fee land by manager, 2025). Tribal and private land are not counted as public. Wildlife refuges set their own hunting rules.
How do you get to Unit 11?
Highways through the unit: US 30 (about 63 miles inside it), OR 47 (about 59 miles inside it), US 26 (about 26 miles inside it) and OR 6 (about 4 miles inside it). Towns inside: St. Helens, Rainier, Scappoose, Clatskanie and North Plains.
Which units border Unit 11?
The Scappoose Unit touches 4 other units. Their public land and ODFW's latest deer figures, for comparison:
| Unit | Public land | Deer hunters | Deer harvested | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 10 Saddle Mountain | 22.7% | 4,285 | 1,267 | 2025 |
| Unit 12 Wilson | 66.2% | 2,643 | 711 | 2025 |
| Unit 14 Trask | 40.5% | 6,430 | 2,031 | 2025 |
| Unit 15 Willamette | 1.5% | 5,700 | 1,699 | 2025 |
Also for Unit 11: elk hunting.
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt deer in Unit 11 without drawing a tag?
Yes. General Western Oregon any legal weapon buck deer (Oct. 3 - Nov. 6) is open in the Scappoose Unit, bag limit one buck with visible antler; General Western Oregon archery deer (Aug. 29 - Sept. 27) is open in the Scappoose Unit, bag limit one buck with visible antler, by ODFW's 2026 regulations.
How many deer are taken in Unit 11 each year?
ODFW estimates 1,134 in 2025, 1,054 in 2024 and 1,149 in 2023, adding up its rows for the Scappoose Unit across general and controlled deer tags.
How hard is it to draw hunt 611?
In ODFW's 2026 draw for hunt 611 (Scappoose Unit), 22 of 689 residents who put it first drew; the fewest points a resident drew with in the preference phase was 13. ODFW gives 75% of the tags to the most preference points and draws 25% at random among first-choice applicants.
What is the closest town to Unit 11?
St. Helens, Rainier and Scappoose are inside the unit. Just outside: Vernonia (on the line), Hillsboro (2 miles) and Cornelius (6 miles).
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Where these numbers come from
- Harvest, hunters and days: ODFW harvest statistics (2021 to 2025).
- Seasons, hunts, tags and bag limits: ODFW 2026 Oregon Big Game Hunting Regulations. Draw: ODFW 2026 Preference Point Draw Reports.
- Public land: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (fee land by manager, 2025). Unit boundary: ODFW Wildlife Management Units (Compass dataset).
- Highways, water and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 and the 2024 Gazetteer.
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