With dove and quail seasons beginning Sept.

2021-22 Migratory Game Bird Seasons (excluding geese)

MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS AND CROWS	Ducka (including Merganser)
OPEN AREA (SEE ZONE MAPS AND DESCRIPTIONS)	Zone 1
OPEN SEASON (ALL DATES INCLUSIVE)	Oct. 16 – Oct. 31 Nov. 4 – Jan. 30, 2022
DAILY BAG LIMIT	See footnote (b)

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When can you duck hunt in Oregon?

When to hunt Check the current Oregon Game Bird Regulations for details but generally fall duck and goose seasons open on the same day in October and run through middle to late January, with some closed days in between. In addition, there is a short, Canada goose-only season in September in most areas.

Can you duck hunt in Oregon?

The lush northwest corner of Oregon offers world class bird hunting — from waterfowl hunting on the lower Columbia River to ruffed grouse flushing in the foothills of the Cascades. Opportunities abound close to Oregon’s major metropolitan areas.

Where can I duck hunt in Oregon?

Tips for Duck Hunting in Oregon

• Shoot trap or skeet. Shooting a moving target is no easy task.
• Public land opportunities. The best place to start is one of the established and publicly managed access areas such as Sauvie Island, Fern Ridge and E.E. Wilson.
• Public waterways.
• Decoys and blinds.

What is the elk population in Oregon?

This and other efforts were a huge success: Today, there are approximately 125,000 elk in Oregon, the fifth-largest state population in the country.

Can I shoot a deer on my property in Oregon?

The Landowner Hunting Preference Program (see “LOP” in the current Oregon Big Game Regulations) may help you obtain deer and/or elk tags valid for your property. You also may allow anyone you wish to hunt on your property, as long as it is legal to do so and the hunter has the appropriate license and tag.

What is the best weather for duck hunting?

Duck hunters generally find that wet, cooler, overcast days create the best environment for duck movement. However, depending on your exact location and time of year, ducks may also be on the move during clear sky days. Wind: Wind is a sure sign that ducks are on the move.

Where can I duck hunt in Central Oregon?

Abundant waterfowl hunting opportunities can be found in Central Oregon and beyond. To the south, Summer Lake and the Klamath Basin are excellent locations for goose and duck hunting, Heath notes. Locally, the high Cascade lakes should offer good waterfowl hunting before the lakes begin to freeze.

Can you shoot ducks off the water?

nothing illegal about shooting ducks and geese on the water or pheasants on the ground for that matter in Alberta.

Can you shoot Canada geese in Oregon?

With both resident and migratory populations, there are ample numbers of Canada geese in Oregon. Techniques: Canada geese can be hunted like other waterfowl. From jump shooting to calling birds into a decoy spread, Canada goose hunting can be productive.