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Hunting on private lands: UCAP and Regulated Hunt Areas

Regulated Hunt Areas (RHAs) are cooperative programs between Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and private landowners that offer regulated hunting on private lands. Each RHA has special regulations so be sure to check them before hunting. The Upland Cooperative Access Program (UCAP) is an incentive-based program designed to provide quality public hunting opportunities for upland game birds on private lands in Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam and Morrow counties in the Columbia Basin.

September 11, 2017

Educational Moment

ODFW turkey hunting resources

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

photo of two successful turkey hunters carrying their birds

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Free fishing weekend Feb 14-15

Now is a great time to learn how to fish, with free fishing opportunities across the state. No licenses or tags required to fish, clam, or crab.

February 9, 2026

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Hunting Sauvie Island’s West Side Unit

A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island- Hunting in the Westside Unit. Part 3 of a 5 part series.

Workshop and Events

Free Fishing Days & Events

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Various

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These events are throughout the state.

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Where to crab in Oregon

Love the taste of crab and want to try harvesting your own? Already at the beach and looking for a family-friendly activity? Here are some areas‌ to find your favorite seafood and have a fun day on the coast.

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You’ve drawn a pronghorn tag

Resources to help prepare for a successful hunt in sagebrush country.

Educational Moment

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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Hunter's resources for Big Game success

Hunter's Technique Hunter's Bounty Hunter's Plan Hunter's Guide Register now to attend an ODFW Hunter Recruitment Program workshop to up your Big Game hunting success. Skills classes and workshops are offered year-round throughout Oregon: Receive Workshops & Events Updates by E-mail

September 26, 2025

Species and Subspecies

Birds

If this is a new activity for you, our friends at the Audubon Society have tips on how to start birding and how to connect with other birders. This is a great resource that also includes tips on choosing binoculars, reviews and recommendations on the best birding apps and field guides, and an easy seven-point guide on how to identify birds. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology has an extensive website that includes the world's largest archive of wildlife sounds and videos, bird cams, eBird citizen science opportunities, scientific publications, bird guides, bird nesting box plans and more. Protecting migratory birds…

Recreation Report

Fishing Report - Central Zone

Central Fishing March 5, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing Broodstock rainbow trout were stocked into Haystack Reservoir, Ochoco Reservoir, Pine Nursery Pond, North Twin Lake and South Twin Lakes in January and February. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to catch trophy trout from Wizard Falls Hatchery, many in the 4-8 lbs. range. As a reminder, to allow everyone a chance at catching one of these fish, only one fish over 20 inches long can be harvested each day. Anglers continue to report excellent kokanee and bull trout fishing at Lake Billy Chinook. Anglers had positive reports from…

September 05, 2017

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Chronic Wasting Disease in Oregon

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal disease infecting deer, elk, and moose across North America. While CWD has not yet been detected in Oregon, it has been found in three bordering states – Idaho, California, and Washington. We have a chance to manage CWD if both hunters and wildlife managers work together. Get your animals tested and educate yourself and others about CWD. Ways to Get Tested Check Results Sign up for Updates

November 20, 2025

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50 places to go fishing within 90 minutes of Bend

Not enough time to go fishing? Think again—if you live in the Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters or LaPine areas there are a number of great fishing spots just a short drive away. Make sure you read the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations, and why not grab a friend or family member to go with you? The times and distances listed are from Drake Park in Bend.

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Selecting a shotgun for turkey hunting

If you're a current bird hunter – upland or waterfowl – chances are you already have a shotgun you can use for turkey hunting. If you’re a new hunter here are some tips for buying a shotgun.

May 19, 2020

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Press Release

New grant opportunity to build wildlife crossings in Oregon; OCRF seeks letters of interest for Wildlife Passage Infrastructure Projects

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund (OCRF) is now accepting letters of interest for its summer 2025 Wildlife Crossing Infrastructure Grant Opportunity, supporting capital construction projects that reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and restore critical movement and migration pathways across Oregon. Letters of Interest must be submitted before 11:59…

June 26, 2025

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

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Multiple locations

Workshop and Events

Hunter's plan for Big Game success

Hunter's Guide Hunter's Resources Hunter's Technique Hunter's Bounty

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Various seasons

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Online Learning

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Shooting & archery ranges

Oregon has more than 75 ranges where you can improve your shooting and archery skills. Shooting range map. Some locations require a membership; contact or check range directly. Many of these ranges offer sight-in services before the fall hunting.

October 28, 2025

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Take care out there: A guide to respectful recreation

Each year over 9 million Oregonians and visitors head to hills – and the desert, and the beach – to enjoy the outdoor beauty Oregon offers. But with that many people actively appreciating the hills (and the desert and the beach) it’s becoming even more important that we learn to enjoy our fragile ecosystems today while also protecting them for tomorrow’s visitors.

February 14, 2020

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Wildfire and its impact on fish and wildlife

Most of the wildlife in Oregon evolved with wildfire. And even though fires are intensifying, they are nothing new to Oregon’s wild animals. There are also no documented cases of fires that have wiped out entire populations or species.

August 29, 2025