Viewing Wildlife in Oregon

The Viewing Recreation Report

White-headed Woodpecker U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Visit the ODFW weekly Recreation Report for up-to-date information on the best wildlife viewing in Oregon. These weekly reports provide viewing opportunities by region along with regional hunting and fishing updates. This valuable resource is also offered in Microsoft Word and PDF formats for easy printing.

Visit the Zone you wish to explore and on the zone's page, click on viewing.

• The Northwest Zone
• The Southwest Zone
• The Willamette Zone
• The Central Zone
• The Southeast Zone
• The Northeast Zone
• The Marine Zone

WILDLIFE WATCHING ETIQUETTE The USDA Forest Service offers some good advice on viewing wildlife and studying natural history.

Young Wildlife: If you care, leave them there.

Every year, well-intentioned Oregonians “rescue” young animals and birds they believe have been abandoned, greatly reducing the animal's chance of survival. Following a few simple guidelines will keep young animals safe and where they belong – in the wild.

1. Don’t pick up a young animal. It’s safe to assume its mother left it there temporarily and will return.
2. If you find a nestling bird on the ground, gently and quickly return it to the nest.
3. Teach children to leave young wildlife alone.
4. If you believe an animal or bird is in danger or seriously hurt, call a local office of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), Audubon Society or Oregon State Police.

Frequently Asked Questions About Young Wildlife