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Southeast Oregon, with its ponderosa pine forests, sage steppe expanses and aspen pocked mountains, is a very popular area to hunt mule deer, elk and pronghorn antelope.
Species and Subspecies
Features: Oregon is home to an estimated 25,000-30,000 black bears, which is North America’s most common bear species. They are the only type of bear found in Oregon. Despite their name, black bears are often brown in color. Habitat: Black bears are found statewide, with concentrations in the Coast and Cascade ranges and the Blue Mountains. Techniques: Oregon offers a controlled spring season (apply by Feb. 10) and a general fall season. Glassing open areas where bears are feeding on grass and shrubs works early spring season. Later in the season, some hunters turn to predator calls. Most fall bears
Species and Subspecies
Species and Subspecies
Species and Subspecies
Features: Overall, medium-gray with a white underside. Gray, bushy tail has a white "halo." Habitat: It is commonly associated with mixed forest communities in central Wasco, Jefferson, Deschutes, and Klamath counties west, except for unforested portions of the Willamette Valley, to central Washington, Benton, Lane, Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties. It is active at all seasons and exhibits diurnal activity almost exclusively. Techniques: Most hunters use a small caliber rifle, and aim for the head to avoid ruining the meat.
Educational Moment
If you’re new to turkey hunting, or even just new to turkey hunting in Oregon, ODFW offers several resources to help you learn when and where to hunt. The annual Oregon Game Bird Regulations Online resources about the upcoming season and current conditions Classes and workshops Regional wildlife biologists who can help direct you to the best hunting opportunities in their area Know the rules The Oregon Game Bird Regulations (both printed and online) will tell you what licenses and tags you’ll need to hunt turkey, when and where hunting seasons are open, and how many birds you can take
May 19, 2020
Workshop and Events
Date
Mar 1, 2023
Location
Sportsman's Warehouse 9401 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, 97086
Workshop and Events
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Mar 16, 2023
Location
Sportsman's Warehouse 9401 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, 97086
Workshop and Events
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Apr 13, 2023
Location
Conference room at Thompson's Sanitary Service, 7450 NE Avery St, Newport, 97365
Workshop and Events
Date
May 11, 2023
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Conference room at Thompson's Sanitary Service, 7450 NE Avery St, Newport, 97365
Workshop and Events
Date
June 8, 2023
Location
Conference room at Thompson's Sanitary Service, 7450 NE Avery St, Newport, 97365
Workshop and Events
Date
Mar 18, 2023
Location
Conference room at Thompson's Sanitary Service, 7450 NE Avery St, Newport, 97365
Workshop and Events
Date
Apr 5, 2023
Location
Sportsman's Warehouse 9401 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, 97086
Workshop and Events
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Apr 20, 2023
Location
Sportsman's Warehouse 9401 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, 97086
Workshop and Events
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May 3, 2023
Location
Sportsman's Warehouse 9401 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, 97086
Workshop and Events
Date
May 18, 2023
Location
Sportsman's Warehouse 9401 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, 97086
Workshop and Events
Date
Nov 4 & 5, 2023
Location
Day 1: Pope Lake Duck Club, 31207 NW Reeder Rd, Portland; Day 2: Sauvie Island Wildlife Area (map)
Article
The following step-by-step guide will walk you through the new online registration system. With ODFW’s electronic licensing system, you can now register for events, online (24-hours a day, 365 days a year). You also can download confirmation to an app on your smartphone or print paper copies at home. You can visit an ODFW office to purchase and receive paper or electronic copies of your class registration. At this time, you cannot register for classes or events at a license vendor, although you can still purchase your license and tags there.
Educational Moment
There's more than one way to pluck a turkey. Whatever method you choose, don’t just grab a handful of feathers and start yanking. This could rip the very thin skin, and once you’ve ripped the skin it’s difficult to finish plucking. In fact, at that point you may need to resort to skinning the bird. Keep the feet attached to while turkey while plucking it. They’ll give something to hold on to as you rotate and move the carcass around for thorough plucking. Dry plucking a bird – simple but time consuming To dry pluck a turkey, hang it up
May 19, 2020
Workshop and Events
Date
October 19, 2024
Location
EE Wilson Wildlife Area - 29555 Camp Adair Rd Monmouth, OR 97361
