Oregon vs. Idaho

roy reali · October 7, 2009, 12:06 AM

This fall I want to go bird hunting in either Oregon or Idaho. I am going to get one of those three day licenses. I only have the time and money for one of them. I live about the same distance from both states.

Which state do you think would offer the better bird hunting experience? I am talking about upland game.

Anyone have experience in both of these states? Which one did you enjoy more?

hunter33 · October 7, 2009, 02:27 PM

I live in oregon, never really thought of it as a good upland state. I know idaho has really good pheasant hunting though.

wyobohunter · October 8, 2009, 06:42 AM

Don't know about Oregon but Idaho has at least 5 species of Grouse, a couple species of Quail, Chukar, Partridge, Turkey and Pheasant. If it were me I'd go for Idaho.

roy reali · October 8, 2009, 07:26 AM

How is Idaho for public land? How nice are they to out of state hunters? I realize that many places don't exactly put out the welcome matt for nonresidents, however, some places can be downright hostile. At least my license plates are not labeled "California".

wyobohunter · October 8, 2009, 09:18 AM

Over 60% of Idaho is Federal (i.e. publc) land. I don't think you have to worry about fiding a place that you can hunt unmolested, I'd just do some internet scouting for good hunting areas in those public lands (Forest Service/BLM). Also, a phone call to a fish & game office and a chat with a game biologist will probably save you some serious time. Good luck!

Scorch · October 8, 2009, 10:37 AM

Oregon is OK for birds, but my money is on Idaho. Having lived and hunted in both states, I would pick Idaho. Pheasant, forest grouse, quail, sharptail, chukar, you name it. Not that Oregon doesn't have those opportunities, just that Idaho has a lot more. South-central part of the state for pheasants, western for quail and chukar, southeast for sharptail and pheasant.

hunter33 · October 8, 2009, 01:31 PM

Dad said that on the farm in idaho people would come out state to hunt on there property, his father had no problem having people on his land.

longranger · October 8, 2009, 03:03 PM

Some very good sage grouse hunting around Fairfield south toward Twin Falls.High Deserts have been spectacular this past spring and winter in most areas.It has been 10-12 years since I have seen in Idaho, Nevada/eastern,Utah,Wyoming,Montana and the Dakotas so green.I saw 5 prime dead coyotes along I -80 just in Nevada.All the deer antelope and elk and fat and shiney.Should be a banner year in most areas that hold birds of your choice.I have seen hen turkeys with their second hatch here locally.

October 7, 2009, 12:06 AM	#1
roy reali Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2005 Posts: 3,248	Oregon vs. Idaho This fall I want to go bird hunting in either Oregon or Idaho. I am going to get one of those three day licenses. I only have the time and money for one of them. I live about the same distance from both states. Which state do you think would offer the better bird hunting experience? I am talking about upland game. Anyone have experience in both of these states? Which one did you enjoy more?

October 7, 2009, 02:27 PM	#2
hunter33 Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 289	I live in oregon, never really thought of it as a good upland state. I know idaho has really good pheasant hunting though. __________________ My information might not be helpful but just think of it as a bump

October 8, 2009, 07:26 AM	#4
roy reali Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2005 Posts: 3,248	Land How is Idaho for public land? How nice are they to out of state hunters? I realize that many places don't exactly put out the welcome matt for nonresidents, however, some places can be downright hostile. At least my license plates are not labeled "California".

October 8, 2009, 10:37 AM	#6
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 11,033	Oregon is OK for birds, but my money is on Idaho. Having lived and hunted in both states, I would pick Idaho. Pheasant, forest grouse, quail, sharptail, chukar, you name it. Not that Oregon doesn't have those opportunities, just that Idaho has a lot more. South-central part of the state for pheasants, western for quail and chukar, southeast for sharptail and pheasant. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Taylor Machine

October 8, 2009, 01:31 PM	#7
hunter33 Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 289	Dad said that on the farm in idaho people would come out state to hunt on there property, his father had no problem having people on his land. __________________ My information might not be helpful but just think of it as a bump

October 8, 2009, 06:42 AM	#3
wyobohunter Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2008 Location: Back in Wyoming Posts: 1,109	Don't know about Oregon but Idaho has at least 5 species of Grouse, a couple species of Quail, Chukar, Partridge, Turkey and Pheasant. If it were me I'd go for Idaho.

October 8, 2009, 09:18 AM	#5
wyobohunter Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2008 Location: Back in Wyoming Posts: 1,109	Over 60% of Idaho is Federal (i.e. publc) land. I don't think you have to worry about fiding a place that you can hunt unmolested, I'd just do some internet scouting for good hunting areas in those public lands (Forest Service/BLM). Also, a phone call to a fish & game office and a chat with a game biologist will probably save you some serious time. Good luck!

October 8, 2009, 03:03 PM	#8
longranger Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2008 Location: Buffalo WY Posts: 973	Some very good sage grouse hunting around Fairfield south toward Twin Falls.High Deserts have been spectacular this past spring and winter in most areas.It has been 10-12 years since I have seen in Idaho, Nevada/eastern,Utah,Wyoming,Montana and the Dakotas so green.I saw 5 prime dead coyotes along I -80 just in Nevada.All the deer antelope and elk and fat and shiney.Should be a banner year in most areas that hold birds of your choice.I have seen hen turkeys with their second hatch here locally.