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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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Start hunting game birds

Whether it’s spending more time outdoors or harvesting food to fill the freezer, there are many reasons to become a hunter. Here’s how to take the first steps into the field.

July 16, 2026

Recreation Report

Game Bird Hunting Report - West Area

WESTERN OREGON September 17, 2026 Current season:  Mourning dove, band-tailed pigeon *, ruffed and blue grouse, quail, turkey (Select WMU's), September Canada goose NW permit zone (ends Sept. 20) * Permits required for band-tailed pigeons and sea ducks.  For more information on permits. Announcements, resources  2026-27 Game Bird Regulations online and available at ODFW licensed agents and vendors. Buy your 2026-27 bird stamp(s) and validations - upland, waterfowl, or non-resident bird validations, federal duck stamp and don't skip the HIP survey. Time to redeem your sports-pac vouchers.    Western Oregon fee pheasant hunts offered at Wildlife Area locations for additional hunting opportunity – Find…

September 21, 2017

Recreation Report

Game Bird Hunting Report - East Area

EASTERN OREGON September 17, 2026 Current Season: Mourning dove, band-tailed pigeon*, ruffed and blue grouse, turkey (Select WMU's) * Permits required for band-tailed pigeons and sea ducks.  For more information on permits. Announcements, resources  2026-27 Game Bird Regulations online and available at ODFW licensed agents and vendors. Buy your 2026-27 bird stamp(s) and validations - upland, waterfowl, or non-resident bird validations, federal duck stamp and don't skip the HIP survey. Time to redeem your sports-pac vouchers.    Try a new hunt location -- Western Oregon fee pheasant hunts offered at Wildlife Area locations for additional hunting opportunity – Find season dates in September and…

September 05, 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…

August 18, 2025

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2025-26 Game Bird Hunting Forecast

September 22, 2025

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Youth Upland Game Bird Hunts

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September & October

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Multiple locations

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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.

September 11, 2026

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Big Game Hunting

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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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Upland game birds harvest information

Historic harvest statistics can guide you to areas with good habitat that support healthy bird populations.

March 20, 2026

sagegrouse_male_lookout_mt_myatt_Photo by Nick Myatt

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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.

August 31, 2026

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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. It's a great way to start!

July 8, 2026

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2026-27 game bird shooting hours

Legal shooting hours for Game Birds and Northwest Permit Goose for the 2026-27 hunting seasons.

June 26, 2026

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2026 spring turkey hunting forecast

Report a banded turkey

March 24, 2026

Recreation Report

Big Game Hunting Report - Northeast Area

NE BIG GAME HUNTING September 17, 2026 Currently open Controlled archery deer and elk, bear, cougar ( check current harvest numbers), coyote, youth only controlled series hunts, general season antlerless elk damage, premium, auction and raffle hunts and western gray squirrel. *Check Big Game regulations for hunt details and purchase your license and required species tag before hunting. Announcements and resources Gear up for this year's Big Game Hunting Forecast and get ahead of the game! Big game statistics - You'll find links to population, harvest and maps that can help you decide where to hunt this season. Check the…

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.

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. ODFW's Living with…

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