Oregon Antelope, Bighorn Sheep & Mountain Goat Application Guide — Is It Worth It?

About this episode

This episode discusses the application process for antelope, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats in Oregon, including draw odds and population data.

Already applying in Oregon wondering if you should add antelope, sheep, or goats to your application? We breakdown everything you need to know to decide! Oregon isn't known for massive antelope numbers, but what it does have is consistent trophy quality, high harvest success rates, and one of the most cost-efficient point systems in the West. For sheep and goats, it's a fully random draw — no points, no guarantees — but if you're already buying the license, $10 is a pretty cheap lottery ticket. We break down exactly when it makes financial sense to add these species, what point levels unlock for antelope, and what the current tag counts and population data look like for bighorn sheep and mountain goats in 2026. In this episode: • Why Oregon antelope is more consistent than other states — and what that means for trophy hunters • The point level breakdown for non-resident antelope draw odds (0, 5, and 15 points) • How sheep and goats use a completely different, fully random draw system in Oregon • Current non-resident tag allocations for California bighorn, Rocky Mountain bighorn, and mountain goat • Why Oregon mountain goat populations are concerning — and what it means for draw…

People in this episode

Host: Brian Krebs

Topics covered

• Oregon hunting
• antelope application
• bighorn sheep
• mountain goat
• draw odds
• trophy hunting

Keywords

• Oregon antelope
• bighorn sheep
• mountain goat
• hunting application
• draw odds
• trophy quality
• non-resident tags

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Drawn West Newsletter

Places: Oregon, California, Rocky Mountain

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