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2024-25 game bird shooting hours

Legal shooting hours for game bird and Northwest Permit Goose during the 2024-25 hunting seasons.

July 22, 2024

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Using big game hunting blinds on federal land

The number of big game hunters using blinds has increased over the last 20 years. Be sure to follow regulations if you plan to use them on federal land.

Pronghorn antelope gathered at a desert watering hole.

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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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How to hunt deer and elk in Oregon

Oregon has everything it takes to be on any big game hunter's bucket list: Over 34 million acres of public land open to hunters. Diverse habitats from coastal rain forests to eastern deserts, with a couple of mountain ranges in between. Trophy opportunities include deer and elk.

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Landowners in the Hunt by Reservation Program

Hunt by Reservation landowners are diverse. They range from small rural farms to large land trusts. Some need help reducing wildlife damage; others simply want to provide hunting access but don't have the time or tools to manage hunters. Learn more about the Hunt by Reservation Program

August 17, 2023

Young hunter standing with his turkey in an oak scrub landscape

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Columbia Basin bird hunting guide – An introduction

An introduction and overview map of bird hunting in the Columbia Basin. Part 1 of a 4 part series of articles.

Workshop and Events

Learn to Hunt - Adult Mentored Pheasant Hunt Workshop - Monmouth

Hunt. Fish. Explore.

Date

September 16 and 17, 2023

Location

ODFW EE Wilson Wildlife Area, 29555 Camp Adair Rd, Monmouth, OR 97361

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How to check your controlled hunt draw results

It's easy to check your results, and purchase your tag, on the ODFW electronic licensing system. NOTE: Once the draw results begin loading into the system, they will load one series at a time. If you want to see all of your results at once, wait until the end of the day when all the series have been loaded. Controlled hunt draw results are announced by June 12 each year.

Species and Subspecies

Wild turkey

Wild turkeys are not native to Oregon but were first successfully introduced in 1961. Since then more than 10,000 turkeys have been transplanted to locations all over Oregon and continue to thrive in most game units through the state. Turkey hunting is a popular activity in Oregon and has grown more than ten-fold since a statewide spring season opened in 1987. Oregon’s six-week spring turkey season is among the most liberal in the United States. Hunters have an opportunity to take up to three gobblers during the spring season and up to two birds during the fall, one of which

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Bird hunting the Columbia Basin federal wildlife refuges

Federal wildlife refuges available for bird hunting in the Columbia Basin. Part 3 of a 4 part series of articles.

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Summer Lake game bird harvest summaries

Find the weekly statistics for waterfowl and upland game birds at Summer Lake Wildlife Area.

October 13, 2017

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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 2. 2024 Leftover Tag list

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Summer Lake game bird harvest summaries

Find the 2018-19 weekly statistics for waterfowl and upland game birds at Summer Lake Wildlife Area.

October 13, 2017

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Big game hunting season review

ODFW has been reviewing big game hunting to simplify regulations, provide fair and consistent opportunity and ensure biological objectives are met. Here's what’s happening for 2022 and how to comment. Sign up for email or text updates

July 11, 2022

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Bird hunting the Columbia Basin state wildlife areas

State Wildlife Areas available for bird hunting in the Columbia Basin. Part 2 of a 4 part series of articles.

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Premium big game hunts

ODFW’s Premium Hunts give any hunter a chance to draw an additional deer, elk or pronghorn tag with a months-long season.

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Klamath Wildlife Area Game Bird Statistics

See the weekly season statistics for waterfowl and upland game birds at Klamath Wildlife Area and use the data to prepare for your hunt.

September 15, 2017

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Start fishing, hunting and wildlife watching

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Upland birds harvest information

Historic harvest statistics can guide you to areas with good habitat that support healthy bird populations.

March 27, 2024

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Big game raffle and auction hunts

All funds raised by deer and elk auction and raffle tags go directly to the Access and Habitat Program. Funds raised by bighorn sheep, pronghorn, and Rocky Mountain goat auction and raffle tags go directly to the management of those species.