Oregon Antelope, Bighorn Sheep & Mountain Goat Application Guide — Is It Worth It?
Oregon Antelope, Bighorn Sheep & Mountain Goat Application Guide — Is It Worth It?  
Podcast: Drawn West
Published On: Thu May 14 2026
Description: 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 oddsIf this helped, subscribe and leave a rating — it makes a real difference. Follow along on Instagram @getdrawnwest.Stay Ahead of Hunting Season with the Drawn West Newsletter.Get practical emails on deadlines, draw strategy, new episodes, and giveawayupdates.Join Here: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/newsletterLooking for more content from Drawn West? Check out our latestarticle!https://www.getdrawnwest.com/articles/how-comedy-can-help-save-hunting FREE Gear Checklist:https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gearConnect with Brian Krebshttps://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest HaveQuestions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@getdrawnwest.com!Sponsorsand Discounts:GOHUNTInsider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4GOHUNTGear Shop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/e75Pm4uSave10%on Maverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest00:00:03 – Oregon's Bonus Species:Antelope, Sheep & Goats Overview00:02:02 – Why Oregon Antelope IsDifferent From Other States00:03:15 – Draw Odds, Trophy Potential& What It Takes to Draw00:04:41 – Application Deadline, Costs& Tag Prices00:06:21 – Zero-Point Antelope Strategyfor Non-Residents00:08:21 – Five-Point Antelope Options:Archery & Rifle00:10:42 – Fifteen-Point AntelopeBreakdown & Best Units00:13:45 – Resident Antelope StrategyNotes00:16:30 – Sheep & Goat Costs, TagPrices & Draw System00:18:25 – Oregon Bighorn Sheep: Residentvs. Non-Resident Allocations00:19:19 – California Bighorn & RockyMountain Bighorn Tag Breakdown00:21:48 – Mountain Goat Trophy Potential& Population Decline00:23:26 – Should You Apply for Sheep& Goats? The Decision Framework