Game Bird Hunting
Game bird hunting includes upland birds, waterfowl and turkey, and is some of the most accessible hunting in Oregon. Equipment requirements for upland game bird hunting are minimal – a shotgun and a good pair of boots will get you started – and there’s an upland season open somewhere in the state from Sept. 1 to Jan 31. Oregon also boasts diverse waterfowl species from sea ducks in coastal still waters, to puddle ducks in the alkali basins of southeast Oregon, to widespread migratory duck and goose populations.
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Historic harvest statistics can guide you to areas with good habitat that support healthy bird populations.
Additional Resources
Find a place to hunt
Finding a place to hunt can be a challenge — even in a state that's 50 percent public land. This map will help you find access for your next hunt.
Access MyODFW account
Purchase current year license. Check preference points. Controlled hunt applications. Report hunts.
Learn your target
Check out several opportunities for pre-season mentored hunts or take a skills class to become a more successful hunter.
Check out the Recreation Report
Current conditions and opportunities to hunt, fish and see wildlife. Updated weekly by fish and wildlife biologists throughout the state.