09-18-2008, 11:10 AM
Band-tailed pigeon hunting open Sept. 15-23
Band-tailed pigeon populations have been increasing for 20 years and while they are down slightly from last year, populations are still looking good. They can be found throughout western Oregon but are most prevalent in the coast range. Hunt them like you would September Canada goose, pre-scouting out areas where pigeons are feeding on berries and waiting for them to come in.
2008 Fall Hunting Forecast online
ODFW's complete 2008 Fall Hunting Forecast is available online. It is based on feedback from wildlife biologists at more than 25 field offices and wildlife areas and will give hunters a good idea of what to expect this fall while pursuing deer, elk, bear, cougar, upland birds or waterfowl. See the forecast
Sign up now for September youth upland bird hunts
Registration is open and slots can fill quickly. See list of dates and locations here. The Baker City hunt still has spots available; call 541 963 2138 to register.
Tag sale deadline is Oct. 3
Don't forget, the tag sale deadline for many big game animals (Western Oregon deer centerfire, black bear, cougar) is Oct. 3.
Public invited to trout, salmon conference in Gresham Oct. 3-5
Salmon in the City: Spawning Solutions through Creative Ideas
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Association of Northwest Steelheaders will host the 2008 Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program Conference on Oct. 3-5 at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham.<br />
Members of the public are invited to join ODFW volunteers, science educators, fisheries professionals and interested citizens in this two-day forum that will address the many issues involved in conserving salmon and trout, and restoring their habitats. For more program details and registration materials, visit the conference Web site. Reduced registration rates are available before September 15.
Band-tailed pigeon populations have been increasing for 20 years and while they are down slightly from last year, populations are still looking good. They can be found throughout western Oregon but are most prevalent in the coast range. Hunt them like you would September Canada goose, pre-scouting out areas where pigeons are feeding on berries and waiting for them to come in.
2008 Fall Hunting Forecast online
ODFW's complete 2008 Fall Hunting Forecast is available online. It is based on feedback from wildlife biologists at more than 25 field offices and wildlife areas and will give hunters a good idea of what to expect this fall while pursuing deer, elk, bear, cougar, upland birds or waterfowl. See the forecast
Sign up now for September youth upland bird hunts
Registration is open and slots can fill quickly. See list of dates and locations here. The Baker City hunt still has spots available; call 541 963 2138 to register.
Tag sale deadline is Oct. 3
Don't forget, the tag sale deadline for many big game animals (Western Oregon deer centerfire, black bear, cougar) is Oct. 3.
Public invited to trout, salmon conference in Gresham Oct. 3-5
Salmon in the City: Spawning Solutions through Creative Ideas
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Association of Northwest Steelheaders will host the 2008 Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program Conference on Oct. 3-5 at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham.<br />
Members of the public are invited to join ODFW volunteers, science educators, fisheries professionals and interested citizens in this two-day forum that will address the many issues involved in conserving salmon and trout, and restoring their habitats. For more program details and registration materials, visit the conference Web site. Reduced registration rates are available before September 15.