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A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island - hunting in the North Unit. Part 4 of a 5 part series.
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The original Riverside Tract is adjacent to the Malheur River near the former railroad community of Riverside. It was purchased from the Blaylock family in 1976 and has been administered by ODFW as Riverside Wildlife Area since that time. The purpose of this initial acquisition was to provide public fishing and hunting access to a previously privately held portion of the Malheur River canyon. In addition, this purchase provided the opportunity for the department to emphasize fish and wildlife habitat management in the river canyon. Additional acres were added to this tract in 1977. In 1972, the department purchased a
February 12, 2018
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Spring bear is the first big game hunting season of the year – just one reason it’s popular with a dedicated group of hunters.
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One of ODFW’s newest wildlife areas, the Minam River harbors a wide variety of fish, wildlife and their habitats. Anglers can enjoy trout and mountain whitefish fishing, hunters can target deer and elk, and hikers can follow the Minam River Trail to the Eagle Cap Wilderness.
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Oregon’s population of about 6,000 cougars occupies a wide variety of habitat across the state, offering a year-round, readily-accessible hunting opportunity.
August 29, 2019
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Ice fishing is becoming increasingly popular in Oregon as anglers look for new ways to enjoy fishing year-round. Here are some tips to get you started.
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Features: Similar to the greater scaup in appearance and habits, but smaller and lacking the white on the primaries. In the field, however, the black-and-white drakes and brown hens are very similar to greater scaups. Habitat: In general, the lesser scaup is more likely to be found in interior or freshwater habitats while the greater scaup is more a coastal bird. Techniques: Scaup are rafting birds attracted to large spreads of scaup decoys. Popular hunting destinations include coastal estuaries and lakes, where most hunters hunt from a boat. However, in the marshes of eastern Oregon, there can be good hunting
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Turkeys don’t like to fly at night, so the best time to get set up for your hunt is either right before dark the day before your hunt. Or before daylight the day of your hunt. Once you ’ve located a tom, either seeing it or by hearing it gobble, it’s time to make a plan. The goal is to get close enough to call in a tom, without letting him know you’re there. Be in place before daylight If you’ve been out the night before and used a locator call to find a tom on his roost, get to
May 19, 2020
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Most warmwater anglers traveling to the northeast area are probably heading to Brownlee Reservoir, a huge 15,000 acre waterbody located along the Oregon-Idaho Reservoir on the Snake River. Brownlee offers outstanding fishing for bass and catfish, but might be best known for its crappie fishery which attracts anglers from throughout the country. However, anglers shouldn't overlook the other fishing opportunities located further downstream below Brownlee in Oxbow and Hells Canyon Reservoirs, and in the Snake River itself. Even in the lower Grand Ronde, a river better known for trout and steelhead, anglers will find good smallmouth bass fishing during the
Species and Subspecies
Features: Hungarian partridge have a gray-brown body with reddish brown barring on their wings, back and tail. Their beak and legs are gray. Habitat: In eastern Oregon, the best partridge populations exist in Columbia and Snake River basin counties. Although some birds may be found many miles from farming areas, the bunchgrass and sagebrush foothills adjacent to wheat and other farmlands provide the best habitat and the most stable populations. Technique: "Huns" are swift and challenging birds to hunt, usually bursting from the cover with a startling squeal and clatter of wings. They are typically hunted incidentally to pheasants or
Youth hunters can register now for free pheasant hunting events
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Shaanette Frederiksen, 503-947-6002, Shaanette.r.frederiksen@odfw.oregon.gov
Events in Coquille, Central Point, Monmouth, Eugene, Irrigon, John Day, Klamath Falls, La Grande, Madras, Portland, Tygh Valley
SALEM, Ore.—Youth hunters (age 17 and under) who will have completed hunter education by the time of the event can sign up now for ODFW's free pheasant hunts happening around the state starting in September, https://myodfw.com/workshops-and-events/youth-upland-bird-hunts-statewide.
ODFW and partners release pen-raised pheasants for each special hunt, giving youth a unique hands-on hunt opportunity. Some hunt locations include safety presentations, shotgun skills clinics, a hunter safety field day prior to the hunt, volunteer mentors and trained dogs.
Youth should register advance for most events, see the 2025 youth upland bird hunts page for more details. Register by logging in to the youth's account at MyODFW's Licensing page. Then go to Purchase from the Catalog and look under the Category: Classes & Workshops / Outdoor Skills. Remember to update account with valid email address, details for the event will be sent out prior to the hunt start date.
The hunt events are free. Youth hunters age 12-17 must have a valid hunting license ($10), an upland game bird validation ($4), (free for age 11 and under to hunt) and carry a valid hunter safety education card (orange temporary or permanent card). Purchase before the event, online or at a license sales agent. Licenses and validations will not be sold at the events.
"Youth pheasant hunts are a great opportunity for young hunters to experience early success and put the lessons learned in hunter safety education to work in the field," said Jered Goodwin, ODFW hunter education coordinator.
See pages 26-27 of the Oregon Game Bird Regulations for more information; or see https://myodfw.com/articles/youth-upland-bird-hunts-1 for the local event contact and more details about each hunt.
Youth pheasant hunt dates and locations:
- Coquille, Coquille Valley Wildlife Area - Sept. 27 and Sept. 28 - Registration required online. For more information call (541) 888-5515.
- Central Point, Denman Wildlife Area - Sept. 20 and Sept. 21 - Registration required online. For more information call (541) 826-8774.
- Monmouth, E. E. Wilson Wildlife Area - Sept. 27 and Sept. 28 - To register, email: Shawn.K.WOODS@odfw.oregon.gov For more information call (541) 745-5334.
- Eugene, Fern Ridge Wildlife Area - Sept. 6 and Sept. 7 - No advance registration required for this hunt. (541) 935-2591
- Pendleton/Umatilla area, Irrigon Wildlife Area - Sept. 20 - Shotgun skills clinic available. Registration required online. For more information call (541) 276-2344.
- John Day Valley (Prairie City) - Private Lands - Sept. 13 and Sept. 14 - Registration required online. For more information call (541) 575-1167.
- Klamath Falls, Klamath Wildlife Area - Sept. 20 and Sept. 21 - No advance registration required for this hunt. (541) 883-5732
- Klamath Falls, Miller Island Unit - Oct. 25 - No advance registration required for this hunt. (541) 883-5732
- La Grande, Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area - Sept. 13 and Sept. 14 - No advance registration required for this hunt. (541) 963-4954
- Madras, Rimrock Springs Wildlife Area, Central Oregon - Sept. 13 and Sept. 14 - Registration required online. For more information call (541) 447-5111.
- Portland, Sauvie Island Wildlife Area - Sept. 20 and Sept. 21 - Registration required online. For more information call (503) 621-3488 opt 2.
- Tygh Valley/The Dalles, White River Wildlife Area - Sept. 13 and Sept. 14 - Registration required online. For more information call (541) 296-4628.
- NEW - Youth chukar hunt - Lower Klamath Hills regulated hunt area - Oct. 25-26 - See pages 26-27 of the Oregon Game Bird Regulations for details and contact information. No advance registration required for this hunt. (541) 883-8326
Photo: Keegan at last year's youth pheasant hunt at EE Wilson Wildlife Area in 2023. Photo by Doug Krause
Contact: Shaanette Frederiksen, 503-947-6002 Shaanette.r.frederiksen@odfw.oregon.gov
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Current conditions and opportunities to hunt, fish and see wildlife. Updated weekly by fish and wildlife biologists throughout the state.
Species and Subspecies
Species and Subspecies
Species and Subspecies
Features: Overall, medium-gray with a white underside. Gray, bushy tail has a white "halo." Habitat: It is commonly associated with mixed forest communities in central Wasco, Jefferson, Deschutes, and Klamath counties west, except for unforested portions of the Willamette Valley, to central Washington, Benton, Lane, Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties. It is active at all seasons and exhibits diurnal activity almost exclusively. Techniques: Most hunters use a small caliber rifle, and aim for the head to avoid ruining the meat.
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Hunting licenses are valid from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. You can begin buying your next year's license on Dec. 1 of the prior year. If you have questions, please call ODFW licensing staff at 503-947-6101.
Workshop and Events
Date
Aug 19, 2023
Location
Creswell Clay Sports, 81078 N Pacific Hwy, Creswell, 97426
Workshop and Events
Date
Aug 20, 2023
Location
Creswell Clay Sports, 81078 N Pacific Hwy, Creswell, 97426
Workshop and Events
Date
July 22, 2023
Location
Bend Trap Club, 29753 US-20, Bend, OR 97701
Educational Moment
If you're a current bird hunter – upland or waterfowl – chances are you already have a shotgun you can use for turkey hunting. If you’re a new hunter here are some tips for buying a shotgun.
May 19, 2020
Species and Subspecies
Features: Chukars are brown-gray with a black stripe running across the head, through the eye, and down onto the chest. Their bills and feet are red, and their sides have white and black barring. Habitat: Extensive areas in eastern Oregon provide ideal habitat for chukars. Cheatgrass, an introduced plant species, was already well established through much of eastern Oregon prior to the 1950s, and provides one of the most important year-around food resources for the chukar. Their habitat is generally steep, rocky, dry, and largely unsuitable for development, agriculture or other commercial uses except grazing. Important chukar areas in Oregon
