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Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for Deschutes County and Oregon.
Hog: UNK
Turkey: UNK
Dove: UNK
Deer: UNK
Oregon
First Look • Hunt Conditions
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Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 9%
6:56 am
4:42 pm
46°F
6 mph
Weather as of 3:55 AM ET
Good — increasing moonlight; deer active morning and evening.
Oregon • Deschutes County
Bend Hunting Season Status
Whitetail Deer
UNK
Season DatesUNK — verify with ODFW.
Bag Limit:UNK — verify with ODFW.
No verified Whitetail Deer season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load ODFW canonical dates.
Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from ODFW.
Feral Hog
UNK
Season DatesUNK — verify with ODFW.
Bag Limit:UNK — verify with ODFW.
No verified Feral Hog season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load ODFW canonical dates.
Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from ODFW.
Spring Turkey
UNK
Season DatesUNK — verify with ODFW.
Bag Limit:UNK — verify with ODFW.
No verified Spring Turkey season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load ODFW canonical dates.
Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from ODFW.
Mourning Dove
UNK
Season DatesUNK — verify with ODFW.
Bag Limit:UNK — verify with ODFW.
No verified Mourning Dove season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load ODFW canonical dates.
Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from ODFW.
Season dates shown are for Oregon private lands. WMA dates, license requirements, and antlerless regulations may differ. Always verify current regulations with ODFW before hunting.
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First Look
Bend Hunting Weather Now
46F
Clear
Feels like 43°F
as of 3:55 AM ET
Wind
6 mph S
Humidity
42%
Pressure
1014 hPa
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Location
Bend, OR
Field Scout Tips
- Nothing is in season today — pure scouting window. Walk property lines, check trail cams, and hang stands for the opener.
- Mild temps — perfect for cutting shooting lanes and pulling cards without spooking game.
- Use closed season to inventory deer, locate gobblers on the roost, and pattern hog sign for when seasons return.
Solunar Index
Bend Hunt Conditions Today
Temperature
46°F
Optimal
Wind Speed
6 mph
Ideal — Calm
Barometric
1014 hPa
Normal
Moon Phase
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Good
Extended Outlook
Bend Hunt Forecast — 5 Days
TONIGHT
Mostly Cloudy
55° / 45°
10 mph wind
FAIR
THU
Partly Sunny
66° / 46°
12 mph wind
FAIR
FRI
Rain Showers
54° / 36°
17 mph wind
FAIR
SAT
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
50° / 38°
12 mph wind
FAIR
SUN
Rain Showers Likely
49° / 34°
11 mph wind
FAIR
Public Hunting Lands
Bend Oregon Wildlife Management Areas
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Hunting Gear Guide
Gear reviews and picks for the Bend hunter — boots, optics, packs, and more.
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OR Hunting Season Calendar
UKN
Season calendar not yet seeded for this clone
Verified dates must be loaded via the
here_hunting_seasons WP option, sourced from ODFW. Until then, see www.dfw.state.or.us for current Oregon regulations.
Dates reflect 2026 Oregon hunting regulations for Oregon. Always verify with the current ODFW Hunting and Fishing Guide. Regulations are subject to change.
Questions and Answers
Bend Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting in the Bend area, answered.
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Deer season dates in Oregon vary by year and land type (private vs WMA). Specific dates for Deschutes County have not been confirmed against current ODFW regulations for this guide — see https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ for the current Oregon Hunting and Fishing Guide.
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Public hunting near Bend is listed in the WMA directory above. ODFW manages all WMAs in Oregon; a WMA license is required in addition to a basic hunting license.
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Yes. All hunters in Oregon need a state hunting license. Deer and turkey require an additional big game permit. Hunting on any Wildlife Management Area (WMA) requires a WMA license. Federal migratory bird hunters age 16 and older need a federal duck stamp for waterfowl. Licenses and permits are available through ODFW at https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ or at authorized license agents throughout Deschutes County.
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Sunday hunting rules in Oregon vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with ODFW and Deschutes County before hunting on Sunday.
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Deer bag limits in Oregon vary by land type (private vs WMA) and by antlered vs antlerless. Limits for Deschutes County have not been confirmed against current ODFW regulations for this guide — see https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ for the current Oregon Hunting and Fishing Guide.
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Bear hunting in Oregon is regulated by ODFW. Bear populations and seasons vary by Game Zone. Check the current ODFW hunting guide for bear zones and tags relevant to Deschutes County.