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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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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

Jan. 8, 2025‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ 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 fall turkey, chukar/Hungarian partridge, duck and scaup (closes Jan. 26), Wilson's snipe (closes Feb. 16), NW permit, SW and South Coast goose Announcements, resources Most upland bird seasons close Jan. 31 These include grouse (ruffed and blue), Chukar and Hungarian partridge, quail (CA and mountain), fall turkey. Coming up next Report your fall turkey hunt by April 15. If you bought a tag

September 21, 2017
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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
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Game Bird Hunting Report - East Area

Jan. 8, 2025‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ 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, chukar/Hungarian partridge, California and mountain quail, duck (closes Jan. 26), goose and Wilson's snipe (closes Jan. 26) Announcements, resources Most upland bird seasons close Jan. 31 These include grouse (ruffed and blue), Chukar and Hungarian partridge, quail (CA and mountain), fall turkey (where open). Coming up next Report your fall turkey hunt by April 15. If you bought a tag to hunt

September 05, 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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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
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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
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Big Game Hunting Report - Northeast Area

Jan. 8, 2025‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ 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)‌ Cougar ( Check current harvest numbers), coyote. Announcements, resources Last big game update of season With most big game hunting seasons done or winding down, the big game hunting section of the Recreation Report will go on hiatus after this week. Updates will resume in August 2025 with publication of the Big game hunting forecast. Coming up next Report your hunt by Jan. 31. If you bought a tag

September 21, 2017
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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.
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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.
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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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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
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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.
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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.
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