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Features: Oregon is home to an estimated 25,000-30,000 black bears, which is North America’s most common bear species. They are the only type of bear found in Oregon. Despite their name, black bears are often brown in color. Habitat: Black bears are found statewide, with concentrations in the Coast and Cascade ranges and the Blue Mountains. Techniques: Oregon offers a controlled spring season (apply by Feb. 10) and a general fall season. Glassing open areas where bears are feeding on grass and shrubs works early spring season. Later in the season, some hunters turn to predator calls. Most fall bears
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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"I was out hunting near a reserve, and I shot a white-tailed deer. I didn’t know it was a white-tailed deer. The rules don’t say what kind of deer to hunt, they just say a deer, and I shot a deer, but I guess it’s a white-tail. What do I do now?" "Do I have to turn myself in to OSP?" -- recent call to ODFW
December 8, 2020
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Find maps, boundary descriptions and hunts available in the new Fox Hunt Area. Download printable PDF map
November 14, 2025
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Find maps, boundary descriptions and hunts available in the new Northeast Hunt Area. Download printable PDF map
November 15, 2025
Recreation Report
SE WILDLIFE VIEWING December 4, 2025 Harney County This time of year, in Harney County, wildlife viewing is typically targeted towards waterfowl, a variety of shore birds, and raptor species. Look to Malheur National Wildlife Refuge or any of the various reservoirs in the county which should have good water this year. Raptors are present in the district and opportunities abound throughout the county. Look on fence posts, telephone poles, and amongst cliff and talus slopes to see a variety of species that include red-tailed hawks, prairie falcons, ferruginous hawks, golden eagles, and Swainson's hawks. Many passerine species such as
September 05, 2017
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Resuming in 2022, successful bear hunters must appear in-person at an ODFW office to check in their bear's skull.
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The Columbia Basin Wildlife Areas are a composition of four Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (department) managed wildlife areas located along the Columbia River, in the Columbia Basin. The four wildlife areas (Power City, Irrigon, Coyote Springs and Willow Creek) are within the Columbia Plateau ecoregion. Management agreements for these areas were initially established between 1971 and 1977 between the department and Federal agencies which own the lands. The Columbia Basin Wildlife Areas, which total approximately 1,885 acres, provide an important landbase for the conservation and recreation of fish and wildlife within a highly privatized and altered landscape and
February 21, 2018
Workshop and Events
Date
February 22 and 23, 2025
Location
Glen Otto Park - 1102 E Historic Columbia River Hwy. Troutdale, 97060
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This permit allows hunters with certain disabilities to use a draw locking device attached to the riser of a modern compound bow to help hold the bow at full draw.
September 1, 2021
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Find maps, boundary descriptions and hunts available in the new Mid Columbia Hunt Area. Download printable PDF map
November 15, 2025
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This is your one-stop platform for learning how to hunt and fish in Oregon. Register here to participate in one or more of the many statewide workshops offered to adults. Enjoy the great outdoors even more by building your confidence and expanding your knowledge! Look no further: hunter safety courses and field days Choose between a conventional in-person course or complete one of the online education courses plus an in-person field day. Sign up for a location, date and time that works best with your schedule. Hunter safety education events are offered year-round and taught by certified volunteer instructors statewide
August 14, 2025
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Find maps, boundary descriptions and hunts available in the new South Wallowa Hunt Area. Download printable PDF map
November 15, 2025
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Find maps, boundary descriptions and hunts available in the new Trout Creek Hunt Area. Download printable PDF map
November 15, 2025
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Find maps, boundary descriptions and hunts available in the new Mid Columbia Hunt Area. Download printable PDF map
November 15, 2025
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Find maps, boundary descriptions and hunts available in the new North Blues Hunt Area. Download printable PDF map
November 15, 2025
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Find maps, boundary descriptions and hunts available in the new North Blues Hunt Area. Download printable PDF map
November 15, 2025
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Find maps, boundary descriptions and hunts available in the new Klamath Basin Hunt Area. Download printable PDF map
November 14, 2025