Bird Hunting..

[bcaron]

I'm new to Oregon, having moved from New Hampshire in October.

I was an avid bird (pheasant and grouse) hunter in NH. I currently live near Beaverton/hillsboro (Rock Creek to be exact). i've been told that bird hunting basically doesnt exist west of the cascades? Is that true.

Im not much into hunting ducks or geese...

Thanks

[DogZilla15]

What you heard is pretty much true. Get to know the east side of the state.

[Adjhunt]

Yes, that's pretty true. However there are a few places that plant birds (pheasants) if your into that sort of thing. Its always an option and a good way to get out without driving way over east.

oh and there are quite a few grouse!

[WSU]

There is definitely some bird hunting on the westside, mainly grouse. Down here, there are quite a few mountain quail if you get in the right spot also.

[lor]

Originally Posted by bcaron

I'm new to Oregon, having moved from New Hampshire in October.

I was an avid bird (pheasant and grouse) hunter in NH. I currently live near Beaverton/hillsboro (Rock Creek to be exact). i've been told that bird hunting basically doesnt exist west of the cascades? Is that true.

Im not much into hunting ducks or geese...

Thanks

You will find more grouse opportunities than pheasants on the westside.
For grouse we have two kinds, ruff and blues.

[Tar Heel]

Snipe! Sportty little rascals, but a far cry as table fare from most game birds. Doves and pigeons early season.
Check out " Wing Shooting Oregon" for some really good general tips on all our avian quarry. Welcome. What do you think so far?

[Benny]

Originally Posted by Tar Heel

Snipe! Sportty little rascals, but a far cry as table fare from most game birds. Doves and pigeons early season.
Check out " Wing Shooting Oregon" for some really good general tips on all our avian quarry. Welcome. What do you think so far?

good call, love snip hunting. keeps your gunning skills up to snuff

[bitterrootjim]

Not true! Lots of quail and grouse hunting opportunities in the Coast Range. It's thick cover, you need a dog.

Originally Posted by bcaron

I'm new to Oregon, having moved from New Hampshire in October.

I was an avid bird (pheasant and grouse) hunter in NH. I currently live near Beaverton/hillsboro (Rock Creek to be exact). i've been told that bird hunting basically doesnt exist west of the cascades? Is that true.

Im not much into hunting ducks or geese...

Thanks

[rimrock]

Originally Posted by bcaron

I'm new to Oregon, having moved from New Hampshire in October.

I was an avid bird (pheasant and grouse) hunter in NH. I currently live near Beaverton/hillsboro (Rock Creek to be exact). i've been told that bird hunting basically doesnt exist west of the cascades? Is that true.

Im not much into hunting ducks or geese...

Thanks

Pheasant is really all east of the Cascades. As for grouse (I lived in the midwest) it isn't at all like it is in NH. These aren't hardwoods in Oregon. The hardwoods are so fun to hunt grouse in. To compare for out here imagine the worse maple vine thicket you have ever gotten stuck in and then multiple by a factor 10 for hundreds of square miles, that gives ya an idea what the Oregon Coast would be like. Not for me.

[bcaron]

Originally Posted by Tar Heel

Snipe! Sportty little rascals, but a far cry as table fare from most game birds. Doves and pigeons early season.
Check out " Wing Shooting Oregon" for some really good general tips on all our avian quarry. Welcome. What do you think so far?

Ok thanks for the info. I'll check it out, would definitely be interested in grouse hunting. My two goldens would enjoy it as well. Any suggestions as to general locations would be great (pm me if you'd like)

SO far i love it. I've been coming out here for about 11 years on vacation to visit my inlaws and i new the first time i came out here i'd eventually like to move out here... the time was now...

[bcaron]

Thanks everyone... i'll have to just go check it out...