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Hunter's plan for Big Game success

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

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Hunter's technique for Big Game success

Hunter's Bounty Hunter's Plan Hunter's Guide Hunter's Resources The goal in using key elements to spot the animal before it spots you include moving slowly and quietly, maintaining situational awareness, controlling your scent, being patient and approaching your target undetected.

September 10, 2025

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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-- Seasonal Schedule Receive Workshops & Events Updates by E-mail

September 26, 2025

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Hunter's guide for Big Game success

Hunter's Resources Hunter's Technique Hunter's Bounty Hunter's Plan Oregon hunter's bucket list: Over 34 million acres of public land open to hunters. Diverse habitats from coastal rain forests to eastern deserts, with a couple of mountain ranges in between offer several opportunities to hunt deer and elk.

October 1, 2025

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Hunter's plan for success

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

October 30, 2025

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Hunter's bounty from Big Game success

Hunter's Plan Hunter's Guide Hunter's Resources Hunter's Technique By following the Hunter's plan for big game success, you are now ready to reap the rewards.

September 10, 2025

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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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Big Game Hunting

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Big game statistics

Here you’ll find links to game population, harvest statistics and point summary reports that can help you decide on choosing a general season, controlled or premium hunt. Apply for a controlled hunt

March 17, 2026

Workshop and Events

Hunter's plan for Wild Turkey in Oregon

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

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Spring and Fall

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Online Learning

Recreation Report

Big Game Hunting Report - Northeast Area

NE BIG GAME HUNTING April 23, 2026 Currently open Controlled Spring Bear, Cougar ( check current harvest numbers), Coyote Announcements and resources Here's the local scoop for your hunt area in the 2026 Spring Bear Forecast. Submit your applications for 2026 controlled hunts by May 15. Big game harvest statistics - You'll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports that can help you decide what hunts to apply for this season. Please report elk with hoof disease - If you see elk showing signs of elk hoof disease, including lame or limping elk or elk with damaged, injured…

September 21, 2017

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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.

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2025 Big Game hunting forecast

Over-winter survival was generally good for Oregon's deer and elk herds. Parts of the state even got a reprieve from years-long drought this spring but dry conditions came back in late summer and fall, and big game body condition heading into the fall season will vary by district. See the district reports for details on what to expect. Get your animal tested for CWD: While it's never been found in Oregon, CWD has been detected in most surrounding states and animals can carry the disease (and spread it) for years without showing symptoms. By getting your deer or elk tested…

September 2, 2025

Recreation Report

Big Game Hunting Report - Southwest Area

SW BIG GAME HUNTING April 23, 2026 Currently open Controlled Spring Bear, Cougar ( check current harvest numbers), Coyote Announcements and resources Here's the local scoop for your hunt area in the 2026 Spring Bear Forecast. Submit your applications for 2026 controlled hunts by May 15. Big game harvest statistics - You'll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports that can help you decide what hunts to apply for this season. Please report elk with hoof disease - If you see elk showing signs of elk hoof disease, including lame or limping elk or elk with damaged, injured…

September 05, 2017

Recreation Report

Big Game Hunting Report - Southeast Area

SE BIG GAME HUNTING April 23, 2026 Currently open Cougar ( check current harvest numbers), Coyote Announcements and resources Submit your applications for 2026 controlled hunts by May 15. Here's the scoop for your hunt area in the 2026 Spring Bear Forecast. Big game harvest statistics - You'll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports that can help you decide what hunts to apply for this season. Please report elk with hoof disease - If you see elk showing signs of elk hoof disease, including lame or limping elk or elk with damaged, injured, missing or deformed hooves…

September 21, 2017

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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.

November 25, 2025

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Current Big Game Auction Sales

March 16, 2026

Recreation Report

Big Game Hunting Report - South Central Area

SOUTH CENTRAL BIG GAME HUNTING April 23, 2026 Currently open Controlled Spring Bear, Cougar ( check current harvest numbers), Coyote Announcements and resources Here's the local scoop for your hunt area in the 2026 Spring Bear Forecast. Submit your applications for 2026 controlled hunts by May 15. Big game harvest statistics - You'll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports that can help you decide what hunts to apply for this season. Please report elk with hoof disease - If you see elk showing signs of elk hoof disease, including lame or limping elk or elk with damaged…

September 21, 2017

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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.

Recreation Report

Big Game Hunting Report - Central Area

CENTRAL BIG GAME HUNTING April 23, 2026 Currently open Controlled Spring Bear, Cougar ( check current harvest numbers), Coyote Announcements and resources Here's the local scoop for your hunt area in the 2026 Spring Bear Forecast. Submit your applications for 2026 controlled hunts by May 15. Big game harvest statistics - You'll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports that can help you decide what hunts to apply for this season. Please report elk with hoof disease - If you see elk showing signs of elk hoof disease, including lame or limping elk or elk with damaged, injured…

September 21, 2017