2010 Oregon Pheasant Hunting Forecast
Oregon - The Birthplace of Pheasants in America
Credit: (PF)
Source: pheasantsforever.org
Published: Sep. 13, 2010
Forecast: Cooler and wetter than average weather persisted through nesting and early brood rearing in 2010. And while that likely hampered initial reproductive efforts, re-nesting efforts appear strong and habitat conditions are very good, according to Dave Budeau, upland game bird coordinator with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
That means harvest should equal or exceed last year, when 6,857 hunters put 33,722 Oregon pheasants into their game vests. As usual, the majority of pheasant hunters should direct their compasses to the Columbia Basin and northern Malheur County. Of note is the fact that Oregon's Willamette Valley is the birthplace of pheasants in the United States. In fact, the Owen Denny Chapter of Pheasants Forever pays homage to the U.S. Ambassador to China who first introduced the king of game birds to America.
Season Dates:October 9 through December 31
Daily Bag Limit:
2
Possession Limit:
8
Field Notes:
To help public hunters navigate vast opportunities, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, with support from the National Shooting Sports Foundation and the Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation, has created the
Oregon Hunting Map. The map features more than 100 public areas, letting visitors know details about them and what species they'll find.
Helpful Links: • More Oregon News • More Pheasants Forever News • Oregon Forum Board
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