Event Registration
Youth Pheasant Hunt
Youth Pheasant Hunts offer young hunters a safe, supportive, and fun opportunity to experience upland bird hunting before the general season opens. Designed for new and developing hunters, these events take place at select locations across Oregon where pen‑raised pheasants are released specifically for youth participants.
Hunters aged 17 and under can take part, and many locations provide loaner equipment, clay target warmups, and onsite guidance from ODFW staff and volunteer mentors. Most sites have a set schedule, check-in process, and field rotation to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Whether a youth is brand new to hunting or building on skills from previous years, these hunts offer a great way to learn safe firearm handling, practice upland game bird hunting techniques, field dressing game birds, and enjoy time outdoors with family and friends. No adult hunting is allowed during these events—adults must accompany youth as mentors or chaperones only.
These hunts are popular and often fill quickly, so early registration is encouraged. Please note, each hunter may only reserve one day. Those wishing to hunt a second day may hunt on a standby basis if reservations are underfilled.
Event Information
This page is for SATURDAY, SEPT 26, 2026.
Please register for only ONE of the two event days.
To ensure everyone has a chance to attend, participants may not register for both days. If duplicate registrations are submitted, our staff will remove one to open that spot for someone else. Thank you for helping us make the event accessible to all!
Parent & Guardian Information
1. Login to your account and click the profile dropdown at the top of your screen.
2. Click "View This Page As" and select the name of the person you are registering for this event.
Note: If you do not see the “View This Page As” button, or if your child’s name does not appear in the list after clicking it, their account has not been set up yet. To create it, open the profile dropdown, select “Linked Users,” and click “Create” to add your child’s account.
3. Return to this page, click "Register" and complete the checkout process.
What To Bring
Participant Release Form: All participants are required to have their parent or legal guardian complete, sign, and bring this form to the event check-in before participation is permitted.
Safety gear is mandatory. All youth hunters and the accompanying adult must wear:
- A blaze orange hat
- A blaze orange hunting vest
- Shooting glasses or other approved eye protection
Approved Ammunition: Only federally approved non-toxic shot may be used during the hunt.
Dog: Is not needed but can be helpful. Some events will provide dogs and volunteer dog handlers.
Hunting License, Upland Game Bird Validation (age 12-17), and Hunter Safety Education card. Electronic documents are fine.
Wildlife Area Parking Permit (depending on location)
Event Sessions
Event Requirements
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To ensure a safe and enjoyable hunting experience, youth participants and their accompanying adults must meet the following requirements:
- Eligibility: Youth hunters must be age 17 or younger and accompanied by a non-hunting adult chaperone who is at least 21 years old. Youth may attend with a parent, guardian, or an approved hunting mentor.
- Hunter Education: Hunter Education certification is required. Youth must bring their valid Hunter Safety Education card (either the orange temporary card or the permanent version).
- Licensing Requirements: Licensing requirements apply for ages 12 and older. Youth 12–17 must have a valid hunting license with an upland game bird validation, and an ODFW wildlife area parking permit where applicable.
These requirements are designed to promote safety, responsible hunting practices, and a positive outdoor experience for all participants.
- • Min Age: 1
- • Max Age: 17