Unit 30 Rogue deer hunting: harvest, hunts and 2026 seasons
ODFW estimates hunters took 1,987 deer in the Rogue Unit (30) in 2025 (1,949 bucks and 38 antlerless) and counted 7,481 deer hunters there, across 9 general seasons and controlled hunts. ODFW's figures for 2021 to 2025 average 1,906 deer a year. The unit is 56.6% public land, most of it national forest, 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 park land (no hunting)National forestBLMState forest and trust landBureau of ReclamationOther public (city, county, parks, military)Unit 30Neighboring unitsLake, reservoir or riverHighway
| ODFW zone | Southwest |
|---|---|
| Size | 936,034 acres (1,463 square miles) |
| Public land | 56.6% (529,805 acres) |
| Deer harvested, 2025 | 1,987 (1,949 bucks) |
| Deer hunters, 2025 | 7,481, 53,269 days |
| Deer per 100 hunters, 2025 | 27 |
| General seasons, 2026 | General Western Oregon any legal weapon buck and General Western Oregon archery |
| 2026 controlled hunts listed here | 3 |
| Towns in and near it | Medford, Eagle Point, Butte Falls and Shady Cove |
How many deer are harvested in Unit 30?
ODFW's deer harvest for the Rogue Unit by year: 1,987 in 2025, 1,886 in 2024 and 1,903 in 2023. 27 deer were taken for every 100 hunters in 2025.
| Year | Hunters | Days hunted | Deer harvested | Bucks | Antlerless | Deer per 100 hunters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7,481 | 53,269 | 1,987 | 1,949 | 38 | 27 |
| 2024 | 7,739 | 53,911 | 1,886 | 1,854 | 29 | 24 |
| 2023 | 7,899 | 55,847 | 1,903 | 1,855 | 48 | 24 |
| 2022 | 7,905 | 55,084 | 1,794 | 1,749 | 45 | 23 |
| 2021 | 8,257 | 58,245 | 1,961 | 1,910 | 51 | 24 |
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 30 in 2025?
General season tags: 7,376 hunters, 1,965 deer. Controlled hunts: 6 rows in ODFW's table, 105 hunters, 22 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 | 5,596 | 38,787 | 1,590 | 28% |
| Late Bow Deer | Archery, general | 1,258 | 9,315 | 308 | 24% |
| Early Bow Deer | Archery, general | 522 | 4,596 | 67 | 13% |
| General Any Legal Weapon Western Oregon w/ 119A | Any legal weapon buck, controlled | 60 | 426 | 14 | 24% |
| 119A W High Cascade | Any legal weapon buck, controlled | 45 | 145 | 8 | 19% |
| 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 Rogue rows.
When is deer season in Unit 30 in 2026?
General seasons that cover the Rogue 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 and Nov. 14 - Dec. 6: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119A | W High Cascade | One buck with visible antler | Sep. 12 - Sep. 20 | 3,300 | 1,391 of 1,391 |
| 630T | Rogue Unit Youth | One deer | Dec. 15 - Jan. 5, 2027 | 60 | 57 of 357 |
| 130R | Rogue-Siskiyou Early Bow | One buck with visible antler | Aug. 1 - Aug. 15 | 55 | 51 of 51 |
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 30?
56.6% of the Rogue Unit is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 529,805 of 936,034 acres. The largest share is national forest, 330,461 acres.
| Manager | Acres | Share of unit |
|---|---|---|
| National forest | 330,461 | 35.3% |
| BLM | 196,940 | 21% |
| Other public (city, county, parks, military) | 6,508 | 0.7% |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 2,284 | 0.2% |
| National park land (no hunting) | 514 | 0.1% |
| State forest and trust land | 120 | under 0.1% |
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.
How do you get to Unit 30?
Highways through the unit: OR 62 (about 80 miles inside it), OR 66 (about 49 miles inside it), OR 140 (about 35 miles inside it), I-5 (about 15 miles inside it) and OR 230 (about 12 miles inside it). Towns inside: Medford, Eagle Point, Butte Falls, Prospect and White City.
Which units border Unit 30?
The Rogue Unit touches 6 other units. Their public land and ODFW's latest deer figures, for comparison:
| Unit | Public land | Deer hunters | Deer harvested | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 21 Indigo | 68.1% | 4,058 | 1,663 | 2025 |
| Unit 22 Dixon | 74.6% | 4,218 | 1,927 | 2025 |
| Unit 28 Applegate | 57% | 4,255 | 1,746 | 2025 |
| Unit 29 Evans Creek | 42.7% | 3,169 | 1,499 | 2025 |
| Unit 31 Keno | 41.6% | 847 | 274 | 2025 |
| Unit 77 Fort Rock | 68% | 1,445 | 294 | 2025 |
Also for Unit 30: elk hunting.
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt deer in Unit 30 without drawing a tag?
Yes. General Western Oregon any legal weapon buck deer (Oct. 3 - Nov. 6) is open in the Rogue Unit, bag limit one buck with visible antler; General Western Oregon archery deer (Aug. 29 - Sept. 27 and Nov. 14 - Dec. 6) is open in the Rogue Unit, bag limit one buck with visible antler, by ODFW's 2026 regulations.
How many deer are taken in Unit 30 each year?
ODFW estimates 1,987 in 2025, 1,886 in 2024 and 1,903 in 2023, adding up its rows for the Rogue Unit across general and controlled deer tags.
What is the closest town to Unit 30?
Medford, Eagle Point and Butte Falls are inside the unit. Just outside: Shady Cove (on the line), Phoenix (on the line) and Talent (on the line).
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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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