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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 take the next steps into the field.

August 18, 2025

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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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

August 18, 2025

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Game Bird Hunting Report - East Area

EASTERN OREGON Nov 13, 2025 Currently open Eurasian collared dove, ruffed and blue grouse, Zone 2 - Mourning Dove, Rooster Pheasant, Chukar/ Hungarian Partridge, Eastern Fall Turkey, High desert & Blue mountain zones - Goose, Zone 1 Duck & coot (reopens Oct 30), Zone 1 Scaup & Wilson's snipe (opens Nov.1), Zone 2 duck, snipe, coot, crow, Mid-Columbia – goose (reopens Nov 4) Upcoming seasons Zone 1 Mourning Dove (Nov. 15) Announcements, resources A district-by-district look at how this year's migratory and upland bird seasons are shaping up. 2025-26 Game Bird Hunting Forecast Hunt by Reservation Program - ODFW's Hunt

September 05, 2017

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Game Bird Hunting Report - West Area

Western Oregon Nov 13, 2025 Currently open Duck & coot (reopen Oct 30), scaup & Wilson's snipe (open Nov 1), crow Southwest zone - Canada & white fronted goose (reopens Nov 4) South coast zone - Canada, white-fronted & white goose Upland – Ruffed & blue grouse, chukar and Hungarian partridge, rooster pheasant, quail (mountain & CA), fall turkey Permits required for: band-tailed pigeons and sea ducks. For more information on permits. Upcoming seasons Mourning dove (Nov 15), Brant (Nov 29), NW zone - Canada (Nov 22), NW zone - White-fronted & White Goose (Nov 8) Announcements, resources A district-by-district

September 21, 2017

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2025-26 Game Bird Hunting Forecast

September 22, 2025

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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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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.

October 15, 2025

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Youth Upland Bird Hunts

Youth game bird hunt opportunities give young hunters a chance to hunt in a controlled setting with a focus on safety and success.

August 5, 2025

Big Game Hunting

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2025-26 game bird shooting hours

Legal shooting hours for Game Birds and Northwest Permit Goose for the 2025-26 hunting seasons.

August 13, 2025

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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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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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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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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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Start fishing, hunting and wildlife watching

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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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Denman Wildlife Area Game Bird Statistics

Weekly statistics for waterfowl and upland game birds at Denman Wildlife Area.

October 03, 2017

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Big Game Hunting Report - Northeast Area

NE BIG GAME HUNTING Nov 13, 2025 Currently open Controlled hunt 200 series elk, bear, cougar ( Check current harvest numbers), coyote. Announcements, resources 2025 Big Game Hunting 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 next 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, please report it using this online form . Coyote and wolf ID -

September 21, 2017