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How to hunt upland game birds

Oregon offers some of the best upland game bird hunting in the West. The state’s diverse habitats support nine species of upland game birds— pheasants, chukar, Hungarian partridge, valley (California) quail, mountain quail, ruffed grouse, blue grouse, sage-grouse and wild turkey. There are upland hunting opportunities in every corner of the state, and one upland bird season or another is open continuously from September 1 through January 31. Throw in a six-week spring turkey season and you can hunt upland game birds in Oregon for more than half of the year! Also, since many of the species share similar habitat…

August 18, 2025

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Hunting the Northwest Goose Permit Zone

Get your permit to hunt goose in the northwest corner of Oregon- part of the Pacific Flyway for migrating waterfowl.

Workshop and Events

Youth Turkey Hunting Clinic Schedule

These clinics introduce youth ages 8–17 to spring turkey hunting in a supportive, hands-on learning environment designed for both new and developing hunters. Participants will learn safe, ethical, and effective turkey hunting techniques, while gaining practical skills they can build on in future seasons. Please note: No hunting will take place during these clinics, hunting license and hunter education card is not required to attend.

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April 4, 2026

Location

Multiple locations

Recreation Report

Game Bird Hunting Report - West Area

Western Oregon March 5, 2026 Currently open  Now until March 10: High Desert & Blue Mtn Zone - White Fronted & White Goose   Upcoming Season  Spring turkey  Announcements, resources   Buy your 2026-27 bird stamp(s) and validations -  Available for purchase now: upland and waterfowl validations, federal duck stamp and complete the HIP survey. New season begins July 1.   Plan next season's hunts with prior year  game bird harvest summaries .  Hunt by Reservation Program - ODFW's Hunt by Reservation Program connects bird hunters with private landowners. By making a reservation online, hunters receive a permit to hunt select private lands on dates that landowners select ahead of time.  …

September 21, 2017

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Big game raffle and auction hunts

All funds raised by deer and elk auction and raffle tags go directly to the Access and Habitat Program. Funds raised by bighorn sheep, pronghorn, and Rocky Mountain goat auction and raffle tags go directly to the management of those species.

November 25, 2025

Recreation Report

Game Bird Hunting Report - East Area

EASTERN OREGON March 5, 2026 Currently open Now until March 10: High Desert & Blue Mtn Zone - White Fronted & White Goose  Upcoming Season  Spring turkey  Announcements, resources   Plan next season's hunts with prior year  game bird harvest summaries.  Hunt by Reservation Program - ODFW's Hunt by Reservation Program connects bird hunters with private landowners. By making a reservation online, hunters receive a permit to hunt select private lands on dates that landowners select ahead of time.   Buy your 2026-27 bird stamp and validations - Available for purchase now: upland and waterfowl validations, federal duck stamp and complete the HIP survey. New season begins July 1.   Permits…

September 05, 2017

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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

three band-tailed pigeons feeding on the groud

Press Release

Youth hunters can register now for free pheasant hunting events

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…

August 5, 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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Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Hunts

The Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Hunts offer new hunters a chance to hone their skills in a hunt that’s close to home and offers a good chance of bagging some birds.

August 25, 2025

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Apply for an emergency hunt

An emergency hunt is an unanticipated hunt held on short notice to address acute agricultural damage. Many damage situations are addressed by controlled hunts during annual big game seasons. ODFW expects to implement very few emergency hunts during any year. On average, about 200 tags are issued annually statewide. Emergency hunt tags are in addition to tags for general seasons, controlled hunts or leftover hunts. Emergency hunt participants are selected from a list established on a county-by-county basis. You may apply for only one county.

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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

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

Educational Moment

Why turkey hunting

Turkey hunting is one of the fastest growing kinds of hunting in Oregon, and nationwide, for many reasons.

May 19, 2020

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Start fishing, hunting and wildlife watching

Educational Moment

Setting up to hunt

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

image of a turkey hunter set up in front of a large tree

Educational Moment

Hunting fall turkeys

Spring turkey hunting is about appealing to a tom’s urge to mate. Fall hunting, on the other hand, is about keying in on a flock’s daily routine. Look for a lone bird As fall turkey flocks become established, there’s a pecking order in each group. It’s not uncommon for a lone bird – usually a jake or young tom – to be wandering by himself looking for a flock to join. If you spot a lone bird, waste no time trying to get in front of him to set up and call. Don’t intimidate the lone bird with aggressive calling…

May 19, 2020

image of a hen turkey in an autumn field of grasses

Landing page

Reserve your hunt

Hunt by reservation program information

April 07, 2020

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2025-26 Game Bird Hunting Forecast

September 22, 2025

Educational Moment

Hunting with turkey decoys

Turkey decoys are an important tool for hunters, especially in the spring season. Decoys help lure in tom turkeys and distract their attention away from the hunter. The key to using a turkey decoy effectively is knowing which decoy will send the message you want to convey. Whatever decoy or decoys you decide to get, make sure you’re getting them for a reason based on turkey populations and patterns. Start with a hen If you’re new to turkey hunting, start with a lone hen decoy. A lone hen decoy in an upright standing position has likely accounted for more toms…

May 19, 2020