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Big Game Hunting Report - Central Area

CENTRAL BIG GAME HUNTING March 5, 2026 Currently open Cougar ( check current harvest numbers), Coyote, Elk ( Check regulations for specific dates and units) Announcements, resources Reminder to report your late season 2025 big game tags by April 15: Report your hunt 2026 spring bear: Draw results are available and the spring bear forecast is also online now, check your hunt areas and start scouting to prepare before the season opening on April 1. Submit your applications for 2026 controlled hunts by May 15. Big game harvest statistics - You'll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports…

September 21, 2017
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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 band-tailed pigeons in Oregon

Learning the flight patterns of the birds, and honing your long-range shooting skills are keys to this unique and challenging hunting experience.
August 4, 2022
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Wildfires: Impact on hunting, fishing, wildlife

Wildfire season in Oregon and access to the place you like to hunt, fish or recreate may be impacted. So be sure to check for access restrictions before heading out.
August 29, 2025
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Oregon fishing & hunting regulations and updates

Find links to the current fishing and hunting regulations, as well as in-season regulation updates. Anglers must check in-season updates before fishing, especially for salmon, steelhead and marine fish. These seasons are typically set during the calendar year and can change quickly based on abundance, catch rates, water conditions and other factors.
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Eastern Oregon Deer Hunt Areas for 2026

November 25, 2025
Recreation Report

Big Game Hunting Report - South Central Area

SOUTH CENTRAL BIG GAME HUNTING March 5, 2026 Currently open Cougar ( check current harvest numbers), Coyote Announcements, resources Reminder to report your late season 2025 big game tags by April 15: Report your hunt 2026 spring bear: Draw results are available and the spring bear forecast is also online now, check your hunt areas and start scouting to prepare before the season opening on April 1. Submit your applications for 2026 controlled hunts by May 15. Big game harvest statistics - You'll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports that can help you decide what hunts to…

September 21, 2017
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Hunting on private lands: Access & Habitat Program

Private lands accounts for just over half of Oregon’s land base and include farms, range lands, wetlands, forests and stream corridors. To improve landowner-hunter relations and engage landowners in the conservation of fish and wildlife, the Oregon Legislature created the Access & Habitat (A&H) Program in 1993. The law established a funding mechanism to provide grants to private landowners, timber and agriculture corporations, sportsmen groups, natural resource agencies, and others for projects designed to increase public hunting access to private lands and/or improve wildlife habitat.
February 2, 2026
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Reserve your hunt

Hunt by reservation program information

April 07, 2020
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Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit information

The Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit is not a license or tag. Hunters must still obtain a valid hunting and/or fishing license and purchase appropriate tags and validations.
September 29, 2025
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Turkey hunting in Oregon

May 19, 2020
Turkey hunting in Oregon
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Turkey hunting regulations

May 19, 2020
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Turkey hunting techniques

May 19, 2020
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Fall turkey hunting

May 19, 2020
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A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island: Introduction

A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island - an introduction. Part 1 of a 5 part series.
Sauvie Island
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Learn to turkey hunt with ODFW at youth and adult workshops

ROSEBURG, Ore. – ODFW is hosting turkey hunting workshops around the state in April for both youth and adults. If you're a new hunter, or new to turkey hunting, consider joining us for a day of learning more about turkey hunting. Youth workshops April 4 workshops at Denman Wildlife Area…

March 5, 2026
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Hunting turkey with a bow

May 19, 2020
Turkey hunting with a bow
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Regulations limit use of tech during hunting seasons

Hunting regulations level the playing field for all hunters and maintain fair chase standards. New technology threatens both.
October 2, 2025
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Waterfowl hunting workshops coming to Klamath Falls, Medford, Roseburg

ROSEBURG, Ore. – Learn how to hunt waterfowl or sharpen your skills in one of three waterfowl hunting workshops in Southern Oregon offered by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. ODFW hunter education specialists are teaching the workshops: Oct. 3: Klamath Falls, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Klamath Wildlife…

September 22, 2025
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Hunting from a ground blind

When it comes to turkey hunting from a ground blind, popup blinds are ideal. Popup blinds set up in minutes and are easy to move around. You also can construct a blind from natural materials, but it’s time consuming and you can’t take the blind with you to your next hunting location. The best blind for you One-person popup blinds are small and portable, but there’s not much room to move. Unless a bird approaches and stops directly in front of you, you may not get a shot. The best blind for most turkey hunters is a larger, two-person, 360º…
May 19, 2020
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