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Oregon hunter safety field days and ODFW hunting classes
From ODFW: 11 dates ahead, every one traced to a public page.
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Oregon classes, the overview
11 Oregon classes are still ahead. ODFW posts every row.
7 certification field days and 4 adult learning sessions. Douglas County tops the counties with 3 dates. By region the split is 11 in the ODFW West Region. Hunter Safety Field Day (Roseburg) leads off on Nov 8, 2026.
Oregon class dates ahead
Times, ages, deadlines and fees sit in the details column wherever the host posted them.
| Date | Event | Host | Venue and county | Hours and limits | Book | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Hunter Safety Field Day (Roseburg) hunter safety field day | ODFW | Roseburg Rod & Gun Club | from 7:30 a.m. no seats left when read register by Nov 13 ages 6 and up $10 fee | Register | Source |
| Nov 14–15, 2026 | Waterfowl Hunting Workshop for Adults (Northwest Oregon) (Gervais) adult waterfowl workshop | ODFW | Mid-Valley Clays & Shooting School Gervais | from 8 a.m. day 2 mentored hunt at Sauvie Island Wildlife Area, Nov 15 sign-up closed Oct 18 ages 18 and up | Register | Source |
| Nov 19, 2026 | Intro to Hunting in Oregon for Adults (Tualatin) adult intro to hunting | ODFW | Cabela's (Tualatin) | from 6 p.m. register by Nov 15 ages 16 and up $10 fee | Register | Source |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Hunter Safety Field Day (Central Point) hunter safety field day | ODFW | Central Point | from 9 a.m. register by Nov 18 ages 9 and up $10 fee | Register | Source |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Hunter Safety Field Day (Creswell) hunter safety field day | ODFW | Creswell Clay Target Sports | from 8 a.m. no seats left when read register by Nov 19 ages 10 and up $10 fee | Register | Source |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Hunter Safety Field Day (Roseburg) hunter safety field day | ODFW | Roseburg Rod & Gun Club | from 7:30 a.m. register by Nov 27 ages 6 and up $10 fee | Register | Source |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Hunter Safety Field Day (Creswell) hunter safety field day | ODFW | Creswell Clay Target Sports | from 8 a.m. no seats left when read register by Nov 25 ages 10 and up $10 fee | Register | Source |
| Dec 5–6, 2026 | Southern Oregon Waterfowl Hunting Workshop (Adults) (Myrtle Point) adult waterfowl workshop | ODFW | Myrtle Point Sportsmen's Club | from 9 a.m. day 2 mentored hunt at Coquille Valley Wildlife Area, Dec 6 register by Dec 4 ages 18 and up $50 fee | Register | Source |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Hunter Safety Field Day (Roseburg) hunter safety field day | ODFW | Roseburg Rod & Gun Club | from 7:30 a.m. no seats left when read register by Dec 10 ages 6 and up $10 fee | Register | Source |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Hunter Safety Field Day (Monmouth) hunter safety field day | ODFW | Monmouth | from 9 a.m. register by Dec 9 ages 6 and up $10 fee | Register | Source |
| Dec 17, 2026 | Intro to Hunting in Oregon for Adults (Tualatin) adult intro to hunting | ODFW | Cabela's (Tualatin) | from 6 p.m. register by Dec 13 ages 16 and up $10 fee | Register | Source |
Source pages opened November 7, 2026, one for each listing.
What Oregon asks of young hunters
| What ODFW says | |
|---|---|
| Required for | Youth 17 and under must complete a hunter safety education course (any US state, Canada or Mexico) and carry the certificate or an ODFW document with the certificate number to hunt anywhere except land owned by their parent or legal guardian (Mentored Youth Hunter Program exception). No hunter education requirement for adults 18+ in the regulations. |
| Ways to certify | Traditional classroom course, or online course followed by an in-person field day; no minimum age but the child must handle a firearm safely. |
| Youth with a mentor | Youth 9-15 may hunt without hunter education in the Mentored Youth Hunter Program (free annual registration in their ODFW account; supervising hunter 21+ with license and tags; one weapon between them; harvest counts against the supervisor’s bag). |
| Supervision | Youth 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult 21+ when hunting off land owned by their parent or guardian. |
| Orange garment | Hunters younger than 18 hunting any game mammal or upland game bird (except wild turkey) with a firearm must wear a hunter orange hat or exterior garment (shirt, jacket, coat, vest or sweater) visible from all directions; hunter orange camouflage is acceptable. No hunter orange requirement for adults. |
2026 Oregon big game regulations, youth hunting and general hunting regulations, checked November 8, 2026.
Seat notes come from ODFW’s VEM listing on the check date; a full field day can still open up if someone drops out.
Pinned: Oregon class locations
Banquets with no hall published yet are pinned to their town.
| Place | County page | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Roseburg Rod & Gun Club | Douglas | 3 |
| Cabela's (Tualatin) | Washington | 2 |
| Creswell Clay Target Sports | Lane | 2 |
| Denman Wildlife Area Central Point | Jackson | 1 |
| EE Wilson Wildlife Area Monmouth | Benton | 1 |
| Mid-Valley Clays & Shooting School Gervais | Marion | 1 |
| Myrtle Point Sportsmen's Club | Coos | 1 |
Your nearest Oregon class
Closest first, with the organizer button on every card.
Distances use the venue, then the town, then the county centre.
How Oregon classes spread over the months
Oregon classes stack up in November 2026 and December 2026.
Past dates have dropped off; 11 rows remain.
Send a date for the Oregon classes list
Send the event name, the date, the Oregon town or county and one public link. For a monthly club night, give the first date and the repeat pattern instead of every date.
Linked to Oregon classes
Pair a banquet or field day with the season it leads to, the license it calls for and the public land near the hall.
Questions on Oregon classes
Are any Oregon classes free of charge?
10 of the 11 rows print a price: Hunter Safety Field Day (Roseburg), $10; Intro to Hunting in Oregon for Adults (Tualatin), $10; Hunter Safety Field Day (Central Point), $10; Hunter Safety Field Day (Creswell), $10; Hunter Safety Field Day (Roseburg), $10; Hunter Safety Field Day (Creswell), $10; and more in the table.
Which month brings the most Oregon classes?
Rows peak in November 2026: 6 of 11.
Do I need a hunting license for Oregon classes?
No license is asked of students; the course comes first.
Does this page take bookings for Oregon classes?
Seats and tickets come from the organizer; follow the row button.
Where are the adult waterfowl workshops in Oregon?
Waterfowl Hunting Workshop for Adults (Northwest Oregon) (Gervais): Nov 14–15, 2026, day one at Mid-Valley Clays & Shooting School, then a mentored duck hunt at Sauvie Island Wildlife Area. Southern Oregon Waterfowl Hunting Workshop (Adults) (Myrtle Point): Dec 5–6, 2026, day one at Myrtle Point Sportsmen's Club, then a mentored duck hunt at Coquille Valley Wildlife Area. The workshops cover classroom work, gear, calling and shotgun skills, for ages 18 and up.
When did someone last confirm these Oregon classes?
Check date for every row here: November 7, 2026.
Is orange clothing a legal must in Oregon?
Hunters younger than 18 hunting any game mammal or upland game bird (except wild turkey) with a firearm must wear a hunter orange hat or exterior garment (shirt, jacket, coat, vest or sweater) visible from all directions; hunter orange camouflage is acceptable. No hunter orange requirement for adults. ODFW general hunting regulations
Who can supervise a young Oregon hunter?
Youth 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult 21+ when hunting off land owned by their parent or guardian. ODFW youth hunting rules
Just how many Oregon classes are coming up?
11 to come.
Is there a free license for kids in Oregon?
Combination License ages 12-17 $10 (hunting, angling, shellfish, Columbia River Basin Endorsement); Youth Sports Pac $75; free Youth Game Bird Hunting License for 11 and under; youth upland and waterfowl validations $4; youth turkey tag $10.50. ODFW youth hunting rules
Who is behind these Oregon classes?
ODFW (11), with upcoming rows per host in brackets.
What is the next Oregon class on the list?
Hunter Safety Field Day (Roseburg) comes first, on Nov 8, 2026, at Roseburg Rod & Gun Club, Douglas County. The listing adds: from 7:30 a.m.; no seats left when read; register by Nov 13; ages 6 and up; $10 fee.
Which county leads Oregon for classes?
Douglas County (3), Washington County (2), Lane County (2), Marion County (1) and Jackson County (1) carry the most rows. In ODFW regions that is 11 in the ODFW West Region.
Other photos on this page: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Midwest Region (CC BY 2.0); kevin dooley (CC BY 2.0); Department of the Interior. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. National Conservation Training Center. 10/1997-8888 (Public domain).