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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.
Duck season has begun, plan your Sauvie Island hunt using the reservation summaries and daily harvest reports to increase your odds of success.
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…
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
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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
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 Juntura Hunt Area. Download printable PDF map
SE WILDLIFE VIEWING May 14, 2026 Harney County With warmer temperatures occurring throughout Harney County various orders of birds can be viewed including but not limited to Passeriformes, Galliformes, Accipitriformes, and Anseriformes. The county experienced a mild winter this season making for low snowpack accumulation even at higher elevations, access for observation opportunities should be good even early this spring. Although, those looking to explore rural areas of the county should keep recovery items in their vehicle. Spring rain occurring periodically may cause muddy conditions on unpaved roads. With the spring months comes wildlife baby season. Most wildlife species including…
Find maps, boundary descriptions and hunts available in the new Mid Columbia Hunt Area. Download printable PDF map
The Columbia Basin Wildlife Areas are a composition of four Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (department) managed wildlife areas located along the Columbia River, in the Columbia Basin. The four wildlife areas (Power City, Irrigon, Coyote Springs and Willow Creek) are within the Columbia Plateau ecoregion. Management agreements for these areas were initially established between 1971 and 1977 between the department and Federal agencies which own the lands. The Columbia Basin Wildlife Areas, which total approximately 1,885 acres, provide an important landbase for the conservation and recreation of fish and wildlife within a highly privatized and altered landscape and…
Find maps, boundary descriptions and hunts available in the new Southeast Hunt Area. Download printable PDF map
