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Oregon Asks Hunters to Return Wings from Forest Grouse, Mountain Quail
Submitted by: TBC Press
Posted on: 09/01/20
Disclaimer: The views expressed on this site are that of the authors and not necessarily that of TBC Press
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To find specific barrel locations see this map https://arcg.is/18uj5f or call the ODFW office closest to your hunt.
How to submit your wings and tails
- Clip the right wing close to the bird’s body. Submit the left wing if the right wing is damaged (i.e. worn or missing feathers).
- Remove all tail and rump feathers by skinning out the lower 2 to 3 inches of the back of the bird and clipping off the tail.
- Place wing and tail together in provided paper bag, and write the date of kill and general location where indicated. Please do not use plastic bags, they speed decomposition and make the wings and tails hard to use.
- Put the wing bags inside the collection barrel or drop them off at the nearest ODFW office (call in advance to arrange drop off, some offices have barrels outside the office). We can also send you additional bags and postage-paid return envelopes, if you need them. Call (503) 947-6301 for additional bags and envelopes.
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Publishers Notes: OUT OF STATE HUNTERS, FISHERMEN & OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS; Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, there could be limitations for OUT of STATE hunters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts to include a 14-day quarantine requirement or negative COVID-19 testing alternative. Please check with the State's Department of Natural Resources BEFORE you travel or apply for the 2020 Fall Hunts.
As OUR COUNTRY REOPENS AGAIN (from the COVID-19 pandemic) and continue to enjoy outdoor activities, ALL outdoor enthusiasts (man, woman, child) should follow the guidelines set by nps.gov. These guidelines include; social distancing, the Leave No Trace principles, including pack-in and pack-out, to keep outdoor spaces safe and healthy.
News # 13868
ODFW is asking successful forest grouse and mountain quail hunters to return a wing and a tail from each bird they harvest for research.
Look for collection barrels (often bright blue with yellow signs, see photo) at major road junctions or highways in popular hunting areas. You’ll also find barrels at some ODFW offices and popular rural markets.
The season for forest grouse is Sept. 1 through Jan. 31 statewide. There is no open season for spruce grouse. Mountain quail seasons is Sept. 1 – Jan. 31 in Western Oregon and Oct. 10 – Jan. 31 in Eastern Oregon.
