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Game bird seasons in Oregon run from July 1 to June 30, which means you'll need to purchase new upland and waterfowl validations before you hunt again in the fall. If you have questions, please call ODFW licensing staff at 503-947-6101.
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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.
Species and Subspecies
If this is a new activity for you, our friends at the Audubon Society have tips on how to start birding and how to connect with other birders. This is a great resource that also includes tips on choosing binoculars, reviews and recommendations on the best birding apps and field guides, and an easy seven-point guide on how to identify birds. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology has an extensive website that includes the world's largest archive of wildlife sounds and videos, bird cams, eBird citizen science opportunities, scientific publications, bird guides, bird nesting box plans and more.
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Binoculars? Check. Field guide? Check. Now what? Learn the basics for bird watching.
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Here you’ll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports that can help you decide what hunts to apply for.
Workshop and Events
Date
Feb 11 and 12, 2023
Location
Glen Otto Park, 1102 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, 97060
Article
It's an iconic part of life in the Pacific Northwest—salmon returning to their natal rivers after years at sea to spawn and then die. ODFW fish biologists recommend the following locations to catch a glimpse of salmon spawning.
September 30, 2024
Workshop and Events
Date
July 16, 2022
Location
Sunnyside Park, Foster Reservoir: 44930 Quartzville Dr, Foster, 97345
Recreation Report
Nov. 20, 2024 If there’s not a photo, it didn’t happen Submit your fishing photo to ODFW and we might use it here or elsewhere on MyODFW.com. Best bets for weekend fishing Staff recently caught and released a 32-inch tiger trout at Diamond Lake. Just sayin'. Anglers are starting to target early winter steelhead on the mainstem Umpqua. Thanks to recent rains, Chinook are now spread throughout the Chetco and Elk rivers. Galesville Reservoir continues to produce good warmwater fishing and some large trout, too. Lost Creek Reservoir remains a good bet for trout anglers. Trout stocking Trout stocking is
September 05, 2017
Article
Each year ODFW stocks millions of trout in dozens of reservoirs, lakes and ponds across the state. Finding these locations is easy using our trout stocking maps.
Workshop and Events
Family fishing events make it easy to take the family fishing.
Date
Mostly in May and June, sometimes fall.
Location
There are events throughout the state.
Landing page
Look here to find out how waterfowl counts this week compare to years past.
October 09, 2017
Landing page
Look here to find out how waterfowl counts this week compare to years past.
October 09, 2017
Article
Spring bear is the first big game hunt of the season. Here's a look at what hunters can expect in 2024.
March 28, 2024
Workshop and Events
Date
Oct 18 & 19, 2024
Location
Wenaha Wildlife Area, near Troy, OR 45°56'46.3"N 117°26'12.7"W
Workshop and Events
Date
Oct 13 & 14, 2023
Location
Wenaha Wildlife Area, near Troy, OR
Educational Moment
In the spring, hunters try to take advantage of a tom’s predicted behavior during breeding season to bag a bird. In the fall, hunters fill their turkey tags by studying food sources and the daily routine of birds. Turkeys follow food sources As fall progresses, food sources for turkeys change. In late summer and early fall, turkeys largely feed on high-protein insects. Grasshoppers are a primary food source throughout Oregon this time of year. Silk worms, caterpillars, spiders and other bugs make up a good part of a turkey ’s fall diet. As fall leads to winter, earthworms and a
May 19, 2020
Recreation Report
Nov. 6, 2024 If there’s not a photo, it didn’t happen Submit your viewing photo to ODFW and we might use it here or elsewhere on MyODFW.com. Harney County Most migrant shore birds have passed through the area and moved on to their wintering areas further south. Raptors are still scattered throughout the county. You should be able to view a variety of hawks perched on telephone poles, rock outcrops, and fenceposts throughout the district. Including resident hawks such as Northern harriers and red-tailed hawks. Both golden eagles and bald eagles are also present on the landscape and can be
September 05, 2017
Educational Moment
Bowhunter education is not required to hunt during archery-only seasons in Oregon. However completing Oregon’s Bowhunter Education Program can make you a more versatile and successful bowhunter. In addition, several neighboring states do require bowhunter education. Bowhunters who are certified through Oregon’s Bowhunter Education Program will be qualified to hunt in all other states and Canadian Provinces. Students in the Oregon Bowhunter Education Program get an introduction to bowhunting, and learn more about wildlife conservation, safe and responsible bowhunting, the parts of a bow and arrow, how to prepare for a hunt, hunting techniques, shot placement, game recovery and outdoor
May 19, 2020
Workshop and Events
Date
March 27, 2021
Location
Denman Wildlife Area, 1495 East Gregory Rd, Central Point, OR 97502
