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Legal hunting methods and weapon restrictions

Refer to current eRegulations for details on weapons and ammunition restrictions. *Use current published regulations by downloading a .pdf on your device. (AI-may contain inaccurate data).
April 30, 2026
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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 dog and raptor training--falconry

Rules for permits and releasing birds, pursuit seasons and competitive dog trials. Game Bird Release Permit.
December 19, 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.
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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
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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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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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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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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
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Reserve your hunt

Hunt by reservation program information

April 07, 2020
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Start fishing, hunting and wildlife watching

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2025-26 Game Bird Hunting Forecast

September 22, 2025
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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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11 tips for late season duck hunting

Frigid temperatures, frozen water, wary birds – the last month of duck hunting season can be tough. Here are some tips for closing the season strong.
January 10, 2023
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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.
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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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