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Hunter's technique for Big Game success

Hunter's Bounty Hunter's Plan Hunter's Guide Hunter's Resources The goal in using key elements to spot the animal before it spots you include moving slowly and quietly, maintaining situational awareness, controlling your scent, being patient and approaching your target undetected.

September 10, 2025

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Hunter's resources for Big Game success

Hunter's Technique Hunter's Bounty Hunter's Plan Hunter's Guide Register now to attend an ODFW Hunter Recruitment Program workshop to up your Big Game hunting success. Skills classes and workshops are offered year-round throughout Oregon: Receive Workshops & Events Updates by E-mail

September 26, 2025

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Hunter's plan for Big Game success

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Online Learning

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Big game population survey data

See the latest and historic data on big game population surveys from 2012 to present.

July 22, 2024

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Small game hunting in Oregon

Small game species provide a variety of hunting experiences throughout the state and are an excellent way to introduce new hunters to hunting. Only the appropriate hunting license is necessary to hunt small game (no tags or permits). There are three major categories of small game in Oregon: western gray squirrel, unprotected mammals and furbearers.

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Hunter's bounty from Big Game success

Hunter's Plan Hunter's Guide Hunter's Resources Hunter's Technique By following the Hunter's plan for big game success, you are now ready to reap the rewards.

September 10, 2025

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Current Big Game Auction Sales

February 9, 2026

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How to hunt rabbit

Rabbit hunting is the third most popular type of hunting activity in the U.S., behind wild turkey and deer hunting. Few people take advantage of it in Oregon, but they should—rabbits and hares are abundant and there is no closed season or bag limit. Plus, they taste good!

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How to hunt waterfowl

Oregon supports diverse waterfowl populations, from sea ducks in coastal saltwater to puddle ducks in the alkali basins of southeast Oregon. You might think you need lots of gear (decoys, boats, a trained dog) to hunt ducks and geese, but you don’t. All of these things are nice but not necessary. All you really need is a hunting license/tag, shotgun, shells and some basic identification skills.

A hunter dressed in camo and a black dog walk down a snowy road

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How to hunt mourning dove

Dove hunting seasons open earlier than many others and offer one of the first opportunities to go afield each year. The action can be fast, offering lots of opportunities to shoot and the chance to sharpen your skills for the opening of other bird seasons later in the fall.

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Commission adopts 2026-27 Sport Fishing and 2026 Big Game Hunting Regulations

ONTARIO, Ore.–The Fish and Wildlife Commission voted 5-1 to open a hatchery Chinook salmon season in the Coquille River, the first Chinook season since 2021, during their meeting today in Ontario. The Coquille River will be open for fall salmon fishing from Sept. 13-Oct. 15 from the Hwy 101 bridge…

September 12, 2025

Oregon Fish & Wildlife Commission Meeting 9-12-25

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ODFW to host online meetings about 2026 Big Game Regulations proposals: New Eastern Oregon deer hunting structure discussed

SALEM, Ore.—ODFW will host a series of online public meetings in July with district wildlife biologists presenting proposed changes to next year's big game regulations and getting feedback. Each meeting will include a presentation on 2026 proposed regulations, a Q&A and opportunity for public comment. Proposed 2026 tag numbers and…

July 3, 2025

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How to purchase leftover tags

This step-by-step guide will show you how to purchase leftover tags from the controlled hunt drawing. Leftover tags are available online beginning July 1 at 10 a.m. Remaining tags will be available from license vendors beginning July 3. 2025 Leftover Tag list

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Special controlled hunt information

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How to buy a license or tag

Directions for purchasing a license or tag online or from a license vendor, for redeeming your Sports Pac voucher, and purchasing a tag after the sale deadline. Buy Online

November 14, 2025

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How to check (and earn) preference points

Check your preference points.

Recreation Report

Game Bird Hunting Report - West Area

Western Oregon March 5, 2026 Currently open  Now until March 10: High Desert & Blue Mtn Zone - White Fronted & White Goose   Upcoming Season  Spring turkey  Announcements, resources   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.   Plan next season's hunts with prior year  game bird harvest summaries .  Hunt by Reservation Program - 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.  …

September 21, 2017

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Start fishing, hunting and wildlife watching

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Game Bird Hunting Report - East Area

EASTERN OREGON March 5, 2026 Currently open Now until March 10: High Desert & Blue Mtn Zone - White Fronted & White Goose  Upcoming Season  Spring turkey  Announcements, resources   Plan next season's hunts with prior year  game bird harvest summaries.  Hunt by Reservation Program - 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.   Buy your 2026-27 bird stamp and validations - Available for purchase now: upland and waterfowl validations, federal duck stamp and complete the HIP survey. New season begins July 1.   Permits…

September 05, 2017

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2025-26 Game Bird Hunting Forecast

September 22, 2025