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Oregon Hungarian Partridge Hunting, 2026-27 Seasons and Limits
Season dates, bag and license for Oregon gray partridge in 2026-27, starting partridge (chukar and Hungarian combined) on October 10.
Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Region (Public Domain Mark 1.0)
Hungarian Partridge in Oregon at a glance
Partridge (chukar and Hungarian combined) starts the partridge year on October 10, 2026; the final partridge row closes on January 31, 2027. In ODFW's words, the partridge bag is: 8 daily, 24 in possession (combined).
From 2026-27 Oregon Game Bird Hunting Regulations (Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife), checked November 8, 2026.
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The partridge calendar for 2026-27
Each line is one ODFW row for gray partridge, earliest first, with the area it covers and the paperwork it needs.
| Hunt | Where | Tag or license | When | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falconry season | Statewide | Falconry | Sep 1–Mar 31, 2027 | 2 daily, 6 in possession | |
| Partridge (chukar and Hungarian combined) | Statewide | Validation | Oct 10–Jan 31, 2027 | 8 daily, 24 in possession (combined) |
From 2026-27 Oregon Game Bird Hunting Regulations (Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife), checked November 8, 2026.
Limits on gray partridge for 2026-27
These are the partridge limits in ODFW's words; check the counting period before planning a second hunt.
| Where or what | Exact wording |
|---|---|
| Statewide | 8 daily, 24 in possession (combined) |
| Statewide | 2 daily, 6 in possession |
From bag limit table and bag limit table (Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife), checked November 8, 2026.
Hungarian Partridge methods of take
Night vision, thermal scopes and drones are never legal for hunting gray partridge in Oregon.
| Weapon rule | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
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Method line for gray partridge: shotgun 10 gauge or smaller holding no more than three shells, or bow; no slugs; steel shot no larger than F (other shot no larger than BB); falconry allowed.
From species table, legal weapons and general hunting regulations (Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife), checked November 8, 2026.
Oregon partridge fees for 2026-27
From the ODFW fee table: the license first, then any tag, validation or permit the partridge rows call for.
| License, tag or validation | Who | 2026 price |
|---|---|---|
| Hunting | Resident | $39.00 |
| Hunting | Nonresident | $193.00 |
| Combination (hunt and angle) | Resident | $86.00 |
| Youth combination (12-17) | Either | $10.00 |
| 3-day bird license (18+) | Nonresident | $36.00 |
| Youth bird license (11 and under) | Either | Free |
| Upland game bird validation (18+) | Resident | $11.00 |
| Youth upland game bird validation (12-17) | Either | $4.00 |
| Nonresident game bird validation (18+) | Nonresident | $50.00 |
Physically reside in Oregon at least six consecutive months immediately before applying; owning property or paying property tax is not enough; claiming residency elsewhere disqualifies; false application is a crime. Waived for uniformed service members stationed in Oregon (and spouse/dependents).
From 2026 license and tag fees and license requirements (Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife), checked November 8, 2026.
Field rules that matter for gray partridge
Read these before a partridge hunt; a violation with a culpable mental state is a Class A misdemeanor.
| Area | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bait | Unlawful to hunt game birds by aid of baiting or over a baited area; an area stays baited for 10 days after complete removal of bait (salt, grain or other feed). |
| Evidence | Edible portions of game mammals (except cougar) and game birds must not be wasted; deer, elk, pronghorn, sheep and goat need evidence of sex (head/scalp with antlers or horns, or a reproductive organ attached to meat; option 1 for antler-point hunts); game birds keep the head or a fully feathered wing in transit. |
| Hunter orange | 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. |
| Sunday | No statewide Sunday restriction appears in the 2026 big game or 2026-27 game bird regulations; seasons run every day. Some wildlife areas limit hunting to set days (for example certain units open only Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays). |
From tagging and reporting and ORS chapter 496 (Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife), checked November 8, 2026.
Public land for Oregon gray partridge
Public land picked for gray partridge: first the places whose agency source lists them, then big wildlife areas, forests or BLM land.
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge names gray partridge in 50 CFR 32.56 "We allow hunting of …"; it lies in Steens Mtn Unit and Juniper Unit.
Heppner Regulated Hunt Area names gray partridge in ODFW A&H page (Huntable Species); it lies in Heppner Unit.
Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge names upland game birds in 50 CFR 32.56 "We allow hunting of …"; it lies in Columbia Basin Unit.
Social Ridge Open Fields Access Area names upland game birds in Open Fields page heading "upland hunting"; it lies in Columbia Basin Unit.
Troy Ranches Access Area names gray partridge in ODFW A&H page (Huntable Species); it lies in Sumpter Unit and Lookout Mtn Unit.
M.R. King Ranches Access Area names gray partridge in ODFW A&H page (Huntable Species); it lies in Sumpter Unit and Lookout Mtn Unit.
Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge names upland game birds in 50 CFR 32.56 "We allow hunting of …"; it lies in Columbia Basin Unit.
McKay Creek National Wildlife Refuge names upland game birds in 50 CFR 32.56 "We allow hunting of …"; it lies in Columbia Basin Unit and Ukiah Unit.
From land records, agency page and agency page (Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife), checked November 8, 2026.
When light allows partridge hunting
Wildlife areas can set shorter hours than these for gray partridge.
Game birds, gray partridge included, may be shot only between the times in ODFW's 2026-27 table, which splits Oregon into Zones A to D.
| Date | Zone A | Zone B | Zone C | Zone D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 6:05 a.m. to 7:48 p.m. | 5:56 a.m. to 7:40 p.m. | 5:59 a.m. to 7:38 p.m. | 5:46 a.m. to 7:28 p.m. |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6:55 a.m. to 6:31 p.m. | 6:46 a.m. to 6:22 p.m. | 6:45 a.m. to 6:24 p.m. | 6:35 a.m. to 6:12 p.m. |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:55 a.m. to 6:31 p.m. | 6:46 a.m. to 6:22 p.m. | 6:45 a.m. to 6:24 p.m. | 6:35 a.m. to 6:12 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | 7:15 a.m. to 4:37 p.m. | 7:15 a.m. to 4:37 p.m. | 7:02 a.m. to 4:33 p.m. | 6:55 a.m. to 4:18 p.m. |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:15 a.m. to 4:56 p.m. | 7:08 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. | 7:03 a.m. to 4:52 p.m. | 6:56 a.m. to 4:37 p.m. |
Times from the 2026-27 game bird shooting hours table; checked November 8, 2026. Legal hours for every county.
Photo: USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region (Public Domain Mark 1.0)
Photo: Bureau of Land Management Oregon and Washington (CC BY 2.0)
Photo: USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region (Public Domain Mark 1.0)
Hungarian Partridge, answered
What license do I need for gray partridge in Oregon?
A hunting license ($39.00 resident, $193.00 nonresident) and the Upland Game Bird Validation ($11.00; nonresidents use the $50.00 game bird validation).
How many gray partridge may one hunter keep in Oregon?
8 daily, 24 in possession (combined); 2 daily, 6 in possession.
Where in Oregon do partridge rules apply?
The partridge rows are statewide or described in words, not by unit; tribal land, national park land and closed refuges stay off limits.
What methods may be used on gray partridge?
Shotgun 10 gauge or smaller holding no more than three shells, or bow; no slugs; steel shot no larger than F (other shot no larger than BB); falconry allowed.
Is hunter orange the law for partridge season?
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.
Does Oregon print partridge shooting times?
Game birds only between the times in the 2026-27 shooting hours table (zones A-D), except fee pheasant hunts (end 5 pm at EE Wilson and Fern Ridge, 6 pm at Sauvie Island), youth upland hunts, the Northwest Permit Goose Season and some state or federal areas.
Does Oregon close partridge hunting on Sundays?
Every day of the week works for gray partridge unless a wildlife area says otherwise.
Which calling and baiting rules cover gray partridge?
No. Hunting gray partridge over bait is illegal, and an area stays baited for 10 days after the bait is gone.
When can I hunt gray partridge in Oregon?
The partridge calendar spans October 10, 2026 through January 31, 2027. Partridge (chukar and Hungarian combined): October 10, 2026. Gray partridge are in season today under at least one row.
Other photos on this page: USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region (Public Domain Mark 1.0); Bureau of Land Management Oregon and Washington (CC BY 2.0); USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region (Public Domain Mark 1.0).