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SE WILDLIFE VIEWING March 12, 2026 Harney County Harney County has an array of species that can be viewed during the winter months. Upland game birds that are represented in the area include: chukar, California quail, ring-necked pheasant, sage grouse, and Hungarian partridge. Look to Malheur National Wildlife Refuge to have an opportunity at catching a glimpse of most of these species. Raptors are present in the district and opportunities abound throughout the county. Look on fence posts, telephone poles, and amongst cliff and talus slopes to see a variety of species that include red-tailed hawks, prairie falcons, ferruginous hawks…
SALEM, Ore.—As 2025 deer and elk hunting seasons begin, ODFW is ramping up its Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance statewide. Hunters are encouraged to take advantage of streamlined testing options and reminded that CWD check stations are mandatory to stop at when transporting harvested deer or elk. Sampling is quick…
The ring-necked duck, which would have been better named "ring-billed duck" and is called "blackjack" in the southeastern United States, frequents different habits than the scaups with which is is often confused. The black back, white crescent on the side just in front of the wing, and white-ringed bill separate the drake ring-neck from the scaups. The brownish neck ring of the male in alternate plumage is not prominent. The hen is a small dark brown duck with a buff face. Drakes in courtship give a head-throw accompanied by a wow note while hens utter a growling purr. Ring-necks are…
ODFW manages 20 wildlife areas across the state, each with a unique blend of fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities. Remember, you'll need a Wildlife Area Parking Permit for your visit. See the map and listing below to find the wildlife area nearest you.
March--April--May
Various locations
Find maps, boundary descriptions and hunts available in the new Mid Columbia Hunt Area. Download printable PDF map
Find maps, boundary descriptions and hunts available in the new Helix Hunt Area. Download printable PDF map
This workshop is designed to teach new and beginner adult hunters everything they need to know about pursuing wild turkeys.
Several dates in March & April
Multiple locations
Find maps, boundary descriptions and hunts available in the new Northeast Hunt Area. Download printable PDF map
Find maps, boundary descriptions and hunts available in the new Northeast Hunt Area. Download printable PDF map
June 6 & 7
Events are held statewide
The Canada lynx is only slightly larger than the bobcat. Nevertheless, long legs and long fur produce the illusion that the lynx is considerably larger than it actually is. Documented accounts of wild lynx are rare and lynx are not expected to currently reside in Oregon. However, if lynx were to be observed, it is likely to occur at higher elevations such as in the Cascade Range, Blue Mountains or Wallowa Mountains. Habitats used by lynx often are defined in terms of habitats used by their primary prey species, thus good snowshoe hare habitat usually is considered to be good…
Find maps, boundary descriptions and hunts available in the new Juntura Hunt Area. Download printable PDF map
Find maps, boundary descriptions and hunts available in the new Mid Columbia Hunt Area. Download printable PDF map
