Hunting

PREPARING YOU FOR THE FIELD

Whether you're a lifelong hunter or just getting started, the Oregon Hunters Association offers opportunities, resources, and a community to help you succeed in the field.



Through programs like Learn to Hunt, new hunters can gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and the confidence needed to begin their hunting journey. Women of OHA provides a welcoming space for women to connect, learn new skills, attend events, and build lasting friendships with others who share a passion for hunting and conservation. OHA members also have access to educational workshops, youth programs, habitat projects, chapter events, advocacy opportunities, and a statewide network of hunters dedicated to protecting Oregon's wildlife, habitat, and hunting heritage for future generations.

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OHA's Learn to Hunt Program helps adults take their first steps into hunting through hands-on education, mentorship, and field experience.

Designed for beginners, the program provides the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to become a safe, ethical, and successful hunter while connecting participants with Oregon's hunting community and conservation traditions.



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OHA's Youth Programs and Education opportunities help introduce the next generation to Oregon's hunting and conservation heritage.

Through youth workshops, sight-in days, outdoor skills clinics, mentored experiences, and chapter-led events, young people can learn safe firearm handling, hunting ethics, wildlife conservation, and outdoor skills in a supportive environment. These programs provide hands-on learning experiences that build confidence, knowledge, and a lifelong connection to the outdoors.

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Women of OHA creates opportunities for women to learn, connect, and grow within Oregon's hunting community.

Through women-only hunts, educational workshops, outdoor skills clinics, and social events, participants can build confidence, gain experience, and form lasting connections with other women who share a passion for hunting, conservation, and the outdoors. Whether you're new to hunting or have years of experience, Women of OHA offers a welcoming community and opportunities to continue learning and exploring.

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OHA's Hunting Links and Resources connect hunters with the information they need to plan successful and responsible adventures in the field.

Access hunting regulations, season information, maps, land access resources, species guides, safety information, and other helpful tools all in one place. Whether you're researching a new hunting area, preparing for a hunt, or learning more about Oregon's wildlife, these resources can help you stay informed and ready for the season ahead.

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THE OHA MISSION


“Protecting Oregon’s wildlife, habitat, and hunting heritage.”


You hunt to connect with nature, feed your family, and pass down a legacy. But you aren’t defending this way of life alone.

OHA is your voice at the capitol, your partner in habitat conservation, and your shield against any and all threats to hunting here in Oregon. Join us to secure your heritage, unlock exclusive member gear discounts, and fight to protect our community.


Nobody defends Oregon like those who live here.