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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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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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2024 big game hunting forecast

ODFW wildlife biologists offer a look at the habitat conditions and hunting outlook for the upcoming season.
August 27, 2024
Zumwalt elk hunt
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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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Hunting Maps

Here you will find maps to help determine public vs. private land, wildlife management unit and controlled hunt boundaries, travel management areas, and ODFW wildlife areas.
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Hunting cougar in Oregon

Cougar season and hunting information, including information about cougar conflict target areas. Resuming in 2022, successful cougar hunters must appear in-person at an ODFW office to check in their cougar.
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Workshop and Events

FULL - Mentored Pheasant Hunt Workshop - Monmouth

Date
September 14 and 15, 2024
Location

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

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Learn to Hunt - Adult Mentor Duck Hunting Workshop - Coquille/Myrtle Point - EVENT IS FULL

Date
Nov 18 & 19, 2023
Location

Day 1: Myrtle Point Gun Club; Day 2: ODFW Coquille Wildlife Area

Two hunters waiting for ducks to fly into their decoy spread
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Oregon furbearer hunting and trapping regulations

Furbearer hunting and trapping regulations are issued ever other year. Report your harvest
Workshop and Events

Learn to hunt - Introduction to hunting in Oregon - Tualatin

Date
September 19, 2024
Location

Cabela's - 7555 SW Nyberg St Tualatin, OR 97062

Hunting public land
Workshop and Events

Learn to hunt - Introduction to hunting in Oregon - Tualatin

Date
October 17, 2024
Location

Cabela's - 7555 SW Nyberg St Tualatin, OR 97062

Hunting public land
Workshop and Events

Learn to hunt - Introduction to hunting in Oregon - Tualatin

Date
November 14, 2024
Location

Cabela's - 7555 SW Nyberg St Tualatin, OR 97062

Hunting public land
Workshop and Events

Learn to hunt - Introduction to hunting in Oregon - Newport

Date
September 12, 2024
Location

Conference room at Thompson's Sanitary Service - 7450 NE Avery St. Newport, OR 97365

Hunting public land
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Hunting bighorn sheep and Rocky Mountain goat

Bighorn sheep and Rocky Mountain goat the rarest game mammals in Oregon today, with less than 100 bighorn sheep tags and 20 Rocky Mtn goat tags offered in 2015. The tags are “once-in-a-lifetime” so hunters who draw them can’t draw them again.
March 2, 2019
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2024-25 game bird hunting forecast

The outlook for 2024-25 looks strong for Oregon game bird hunters.
September 17, 2024
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Recreating during drought

As much of Oregon continues to experience years of on-going drought, hunters, anglers and wildlife viewers can expect the continued warm, dry conditions to impact their activities. This page includes tips to help you continue to enjoy the outdoors during drought conditions.
Chickahominy reservoir barely a puddle during 2022 drought
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Hunting and fire danger in Oregon

As early season hunters know, dry conditions and the associated wildfire danger can have a large impact on your hunting opportunity. Check below for resources for finding fire closures and restrictions, and for ODFW's policy on tag refunds and restoration of preference points.
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Maximize your kids preference points

Some youth big game hunts rival adult tags in terms of the number of preference points needed to draw. Knowing how the system works can help you make the most of their hunting opportunities before they turn 18.
February 22, 2022
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Recreation Report

Game Bird Hunting Report - West Area

Jan. 8, 2025‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ Currently open‌ Eurasian collared dove Announcements, resources Game bird updates resume in August With most 2025-25 game bird seasons concluded, the game bird updates are currently on hiatus will resume in August. Coming up next Report your fall turkey hunt by April 15. If you bought a tag to hunt in 2024, you must report your hunt by Jan. 31, 2025 – even if you didn't hunt or harvest an animal. Here's information on who needs to report and how to do it. Look for the game bird hunting forecast. The forecast is published in early Apil

September 21, 2017
Recreation Report

Game Bird Hunting Report - East Area

Jan. 8, 2025 Currently open‌ Eurasian collared dove Announcements, resources Game bird updates resume in August With most 2025-25 game bird seasons concluded, the game bird updates are currently on hiatus will resume in August. Coming up next Report your fall turkey hunt by April 15. If you bought a tag to hunt in 2024, you must report your hunt by Jan. 31, 2025 – even if you didn't hunt or harvest an animal. Here's information on who needs to report and how to do it. Look for the game bird hunting forecast. The forecast is published in early Apil

September 05, 2017