Some hunts require advanced registration, and other hunts are set as first come, first served. The total number of participants and the hunt hours may also vary by location.
Requirements to participate
Each youth hunter must have in possession:
- A Hunter Safety Education Card (temporary or permanent).
- Hunters 12 years and older must have a valid hunting license with upland game bird validation in possession.
- Permit for the hunt area (if required).
- A blaze orange hat, shooting glasses (eye
protection) and vest must be worn by all
participants, including adults. - Use only federally approved non-toxic shot.
2026 Schedule - Youth Upland Game Bird Hunts | |||||
Date | Location | Registration Details | Time | Max # hunters | Phone |
| Sept. 12-13 | Fern Ridge Wildlife Area, Lane County | No advanced Registration required.
| 7 am check-in, 8 am – 5 pm hunt each day | 75 | (541) 935-2591 |
| Sept 19-20 | Denman Wildlife Area, Jackson County | Registration required online.
| 7 am check-in, 8am - 5pm hunt each day | 85 | (541) 826-8774 |
| Sept. 19-20 | John Day Area - Private Lands, Grant County | Registration required online.
| 8 am - 3 pm hunt each day | 30 | (541) 575-1167 |
| Sept 19-20 | Klamath Wildlife Area, Klamath County | No advanced Registration required.
| 7 am check-in, 8 am – 5 pm hunt each day | 80 | (541) 883-5732 |
| Sept 19-20 | Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area, Union County | No advanced Registration required.
| Check-in station opens at 7:00 am; 8 am – 5 pm hunt each day | 35 | (541) 963-4954 |
| Sept 19-20 | Sauvie Island Wildlife Area, Multnomah County | Registration required online.
| 7am check-in, 8 am - 5pm hunt each day | 50 | (503) 621-3488 opt 2 |
| Sept 19-20 | White River Wildlife Area, Wamac, Wasco County | Registration required online.
| 7 am check-in, 8 am – 12 pm hunt each day | 20 per day | (541) 296-4628 |
| Sept 26-27 | Coquille Valley Wildlife Area, Coos County | Registration required online.
| Check-in 30 min prior to registered hunt; 8 am – 5 pm each day | 20 per day | (541) 888-5515 |
| Sept 26-27 | EE Wilson Wildlife Area, Benton County | To register, email: Shawn.K.WOODS@odfw.oregon.gov
| 8 am – 4 pm hunt each day | 70 | (541) 745-5334 |
| Sept. 26 only | Irrigon Wildlife Area, Morrow County | Registration required online or to email Gabriel.J.McNassar@odfw.oregon.gov.
| Hunt 1: 7:30 check-in, 8 am – 12 pm hunt Hunt 2: 12:30 check-in, 1 pm - 5 pm hunt | 30 per day; 15 per hunt | (541) 276-2344 |
| Oct 24 | Miller Island Unit, Klamath County | No advanced Registration required.
| First-come basis | Limited | (541) 883-5732 |
| Oct 24-25 | Youth Chukar Hunt – Lower Klamath Hills regulated hunt area | By reservation only – Limited; Contact Klamath Chapter OHA
| See page 26-27 of the Oregon Game Bird Regulations for details and contact information. | Limited | (541) 883-8326 |
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