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Start hunting big game

Whether it’s spending more time outdoors or harvesting food for the freezer, there are lots reasons to become a hunter. Here’s how to get from thinking about it to doing it.

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.

Pronghorn antelope gathered at a desert watering hole.

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Big game hunting season review

ODFW has been reviewing big game hunting to simplify regulations, provide fair and consistent opportunity and ensure biological objectives are met. Here's what’s happening for 2022 and how to comment. Sign up for email or text updates

July 11, 2022

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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.

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Premium big game hunts

ODFW’s Premium Hunts give any hunter a chance to draw an additional deer, elk or pronghorn tag with a months-long season.

Recreation Report

Big Game Hunting Report - Northeast Area

Oct. 2, 2024‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ If there’s not a photo, it didn’t happen Submit your hunting photo to ODFW and we might use it here or elsewhere on MyODFW.com. Currently open‌ Black bear, cougar ( Check current harvest numbers), coyote. Announcements, resources E-taggers: Update your app ODFW's Electronic Licensing System (ELS) and the MyODFW companion app got a major update on Monday, Sept. 30. Be sure to visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store on your phone and update your MyODFW app to version 4.0. 2024 big game hunting forecast Our local wildlife biologists describe winter survival, population trends and

September 21, 2017

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Start hunting game birds

Whether it’s spending more time outdoors or harvesting food for the freezer, there are lots reasons to become a hunter. Here’s how to get from thinking about it to doing it.

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game bird hunting

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Big game hunting harvest statistics

See the latest and historic data about big game hunting statistics for different hunts.

Game Bird Hunting

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Recreation Report

Big Game Hunting Report - Southeast Area

Oct. 2, 2024‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ If there’s not a photo, it didn’t happen Submit your hunting photo to ODFW and we might use it here or elsewhere on MyODFW.com. Currently open‌ Black bear, cougar ( Check current harvest numbers), coyote Announcements, resources E-taggers: Update your app ODFW's Electronic Licensing System (ELS) and the MyODFW companion app got a major update on Monday, Sept. 30. Be sure to visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store on your phone and update your MyODFW app to version 4.0. 2024 big game hunting forecast Our local wildlife biologists describe winter survival, population trends and

September 21, 2017

Recreation Report

Big Game Hunting Report - Central Area

Oct. 2, 2024‌‌‌‌‌‌ If there’s not a photo, it didn’t happen Submit your hunting photo to ODFW and we might use it here or elsewhere on MyODFW.com. Currently open Cougar ( Check current harvest numbers), bear, coyote Announcements, resources E-taggers: Update your app ODFW's Electronic Licensing System (ELS) and the MyODFW companion app got a major update on Monday, Sept. 30. Be sure to visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store on your phone and update your MyODFW app to version 4.0. 2024 big game hunting forecast Our local wildlife biologists describe winter survival, population trends and current

September 21, 2017

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Big Game Hunting Report - Southwest Area

Oct. 2, 2024‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ If there’s not a photo, it didn’t happen Submit your hunting photo to ODFW and we might use it here or elsewhere on MyODFW.com. Currently open (general seasons) General ALW deer (Oct. 5), cougar ( check current harvest numbers), bear, coyote Announcements , resources E-taggers: Update your app ODFW's Electronic Licensing System (ELS) and the MyODFW companion app got a major update on Monday, Sept. 30. Be sure to visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store on your phone and update your MyODFW app to version 4.0. 2024 big game hunting forecast Our local wildlife

September 05, 2017

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Big Game Hunting Report - Columbia Area

Oct. 2, 2024‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ If there’s not a photo, it didn’t happen Submit your hunting photo to ODFW and we might use it here or elsewhere on MyODFW.com. Currently open Black bear, cougar ( Check current harvest numbers), coyote Announcements, resources E-taggers: Update your app ODFW's Electronic Licensing System (ELS) and the MyODFW companion app got a major update on Monday, Sept. 30. Be sure to visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store on your phone and update your MyODFW app to version 4.0. 2024 big game hunting forecast Our local wildlife biologists describe winter survival, population trends and

September 05, 2017

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Big game statistics

Here you’ll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports that can help you decide what hunts to apply for.

image of an archery hunter with a large male mule deer

Recreation Report

Big Game Hunting Report - Northwest Area

Oct. 2, 2024‌‌‌‌ ‌ If there’s not a photo, it didn’t happen Submit your hunting photo to ODFW and we might use it here or elsewhere on MyODFW.com. Currently open General ALW deer (Oct. 5), cougar ( check current harvest numbers), bear, coyote Announcements, resources E-taggers: Update your app ODFW's Electronic Licensing System (ELS) and the MyODFW companion app got a major update on Monday, Sept. 30. Be sure to visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store on your phone and update your MyODFW app to version 4.0. 2024 big game hunting forecast Our local wildlife biologists describe

September 21, 2017

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How to hunt

Oregon offers some great opportunities for the first-time hunter -- from deer and elk, to geese and ducks, to chukar and pheasants. Here are a few pointers to help you get started.

March 23, 2018

Recreation Report

Big Game Hunting Report - South Central Area

Oct. 2, 2024‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ If there’s not a photo, it didn’t happen Submit your hunting photo to ODFW and we might use it here or elsewhere on MyODFW.com. Currently open Black bear, cougar ( check current harvest numbers), coyote Announcements, resources‌ E-taggers: Update your app ODFW's Electronic Licensing System (ELS) and the MyODFW companion app got a major update on Monday, Sept. 30. Be sure to visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store on your phone and update your MyODFW app to version 4.0. 2024 big game hunting forecast Our local wildlife biologists describe winter survival, population trends and

September 21, 2017

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How to snipe hunt in Oregon

Snipe fly fast and erratically. They aren’t hard to kill, just hard to hit. Here are a few tips to improve your odds.