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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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Oregon offers some of the best upland game bird hunting in the West. The state’s diverse habitats support nine species of upland game birds— pheasants, chukar, Hungarian partridge, valley (California) quail, mountain quail, ruffed grouse, blue grouse, sage-grouse and wild turkey. There are upland hunting opportunities in every corner of the state, and one upland bird season or another is open continuously from September 1 through January 31. Throw in a six-week spring turkey season and you can hunt upland game birds in Oregon for more than half of the year! Also, since many of the species share similar habitat

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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.

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Game Bird Hunting Report - West 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 Eurasian collared dove, ruffed and blue grouse, quail (mountain and CA), fall turkey, South Coast goose (Oct. 5). Upcoming seasons Rooster pheasant (Oct. 12), chukar/Hungarian partridge (Oct. 12), Zone 1 duck (Oct. 12), NW goose (Oct. 19), SW goose (Oct. 12) Announcements, resources 2024-25 game bird hunting forecast A district-by-district look at how this year's upland bird and waterfowl seasons are shaping up. Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Hunts These hunts offer

September 21, 2017

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2024-25 game bird hunting forecast

The outlook for 2024-25 looks strong for Oregon game bird hunters.

September 17, 2024

Brown/white spaniel posing with an open shotgun and three small snipe

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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.

photo of Wilson's snipe using long bill to feed in mud

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Game Bird Hunting Report - East 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 Eurasian collared dove, ruffed and blue grouse, mourning dove Upcoming seasons Rooster pheasant (Oct. 12), chukar/Hungarian partridge (Oct. 12), eastern fall turkey (oct. 12), Zone 2 duck (Oct. 12), Zone 2 snipe (Oct. 12), goose (Oct. 12) Announcements, resources 2024-25 game bird hunting forecast A district-by-district look at how this year's upland bird and waterfowl seasons are shaping up. Hunting and fire danger Early season hunts often take place during the

September 05, 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

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Hunting dog and raptor training

Rules for permits and releasing birds, pursuit seasons and competitive dog trials. Download Game Bird Release Permit.

December 21, 2023

image of two spaniel dogs (one a pup) retrieving a duck

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How to hunt waterfowl

Oregon supports diverse waterfowl populations, from sea ducks in coastal saltwater to puddle ducks in the alkali basins of southeast Oregon. You might think you need lots of gear (decoys, boats, a trained dog) to hunt ducks and geese, but you don’t. All of these things are nice but not necessary. All you really need is a hunting license/tag, shotgun, shells and some basic identification skills.

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How to hunt mourning dove

Dove hunting seasons open earlier than many others and offer one of the first opportunities to go afield each year. The action can be fast, offering lots of opportunities to shoot and the chance to sharpen your skills for the opening of other bird seasons later in the fall.

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Game bird hunting statistics from ODFW wildlife areas

Learning where hunters have been successful in the past may help increase your chances of being successful in the future.

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Fish Creek Flat Game Bird Trails

A nine-mile system of habitat trails offers upland bird hunters opportunities for mountain quail and blue and ruffed grouse.

May 21, 2020

image of a hunting dog retrieving a shot grouse

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How to apply for a controlled hunt

Step-by-step directions for applying for a controlled hunt online and how to change your hunt choices. The deadline to apply for a big game controlled hunt is May 15. Apply for a controlled hunt Landowner preference guide

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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.

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How to hunt rabbit

Rabbit hunting is the third most popular type of hunting activity in the U.S., behind wild turkey and deer hunting. Few people take advantage of it in Oregon, but they should—rabbits and hares are abundant and there is no closed season or bag limit. Plus, they taste good!

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How to recognize and report poaching in the field

Poachers devastate mule deer herds in southeastern Oregon and brazenly shoot bighorn sheep in the north. Poaching is a problem in Oregon as hunters lose opportunities. To report poaching call *OSP or 1-800-452-7888

August 10, 2020