Search myodfw.com

Showing 1 - 20 of 979 results

Article

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.

Zones or Areas

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.

Recreation Report

Game Bird Hunting Report - West Area

Sept. 11, 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), mourning dove, fall turkey. Upcoming seasons Band-tailed pigeon (Sept. 15), Sept. Canada goose (Sept. 19). 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. Sign up for a youth pheasant hunt Youth Pheasant Hunts give young hunters a chance to hunt in a controlled setting with a

September 21, 2017

Article

How to hunt upland game birds

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

Recreation Report

Game Bird Hunting Report - East Area

Sept. 11, 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. 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. Sign up for a youth pheasant hunt Youth Pheasant Hunts give young hunters a chance to hunt in a controlled setting with a focus safety and success. Here are five reasons they're so popular: No adult competition. Youth hunts happen

September 05, 2017

Big Game Hunting

Site Sections

Article

2023-24 game bird hunting forecast

The 2023-24 Oregon upland game bird seasons promise an excellent year with pheasant, quail and chukar numbers above average in the east, and abundant forest grouse and mountain quail populations in the west.‌ For waterfowl, breeding habitat conditions in Oregon were much improved from last year in eastern Oregon, which benefited breeding waterfowl in the region. However, population surveys for ducks and geese in Alaska indicated breeding populations for many species were lower than last year. ‌

Springe spaniel pointing a chukar on snowy hill

Article

2022-23 game bird hunting forecast

For the 2022-23 Oregon game bird seasons, hunters will find strong upland bird population across the state, with some exceptions. Duck hunters will find a mixed bag when it comes to local duck populations and habitat conditions.

Article

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

Article

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.

Article

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

Article

Small game hunting in Oregon

Small game species provide a variety of hunting experiences throughout the state and are an excellent way to introduce new hunters to hunting. Only the appropriate hunting license is necessary to hunt small game (no tags or permits). There are three major categories of small game in Oregon: western gray squirrel, unprotected mammals and furbearers.

Article

2024-25 game bird shooting hours

Legal shooting hours for game bird and Northwest Permit Goose during the 2024-25 hunting seasons.

July 22, 2024

Recreation Report

Big Game Hunting Report - Northeast Area

Sept. 11 , 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, general archery elk* (through Sept. 29), cougar ( Check current harvest numbers), coyote. *These units open to general season elk tags: Columbia Basin (44), Fossil (45), Lookout Mountain (64), northern Sumpter (51) and eastern Beulah (65). All other units are open to controlled hunts only. Announcements, resources 2024 big game hunting forecast Our local wildlife biologists describe winter survival, population trends and current conditions in this sneak peek

September 21, 2017

Article

Columbia Basin bird hunting guide – An introduction

An introduction and overview map of bird hunting in the Columbia Basin. Part 1 of a 4 part series of articles.

Article

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.

Species and Subspecies

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.

Article

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.