Recreation Report
East Area
Recreation Report
EASTERN OREGON
April 2, 2026
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Gobble up some turkey tips to bag a bird this spring at one of ODFW's education Turkey Workshops and Clinics.
Upcoming Season
Spring turkey opens April 15 *(Youth additional early dates April 11 & 12-see page 22 of the Game Bird Regulations on rules).
Announcements, resources
Find more details in your hunt area here 2026 Spring Turkey Hunting Forecast.
Plan next season's hunts with prior year game bird harvest summaries.
Buy your 2026-27 bird stamp(s) and validations - Available for purchase now: upland and waterfowl validations, federal duck stamp and complete the HIP survey. New season begins July 1.
ODFW's Hunt by Reservation Program connects bird hunters with private landowners. By making a reservation online, hunters receive a permit to hunt select private lands on dates that landowners select ahead of time.
Permits required for: band-tailed pigeons and sea ducks. For more information on permits.
Turn in wings and tails - Grouse and mountain quail hunters, please turn in your bird's wings and tails – our biologists collect them to help assess bird populations and set seasons. Use this map to find blue collection barrels where you hunt.
Hunting in drought and wildfire season - actions you can take to protect wildlife.
For the most current fire closures and restrictions--Bookmark this page.
ALL DISTRICTS
Eurasian collared doves: These birds have no protection in Oregon, so there are no closed seasons or limits to their harvest. A hunting license is required on public land. Focus around agricultural areas where food sources are abundant. Be sure of your identification before you hunt these birds which are larger and lighter than mourning doves with a distinctive band around the back of the neck. Identify this species and its habitat.