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Hunt, Fish, Explore Oregon
2022-23 game bird hunting forecast
A look at the upcoming season
From ring-necked pheasant to mountain quail, and ducks to mourning doves, the game bird forecast includes updates on spring nesting, recent bird surveys and hunting conditions.
R you ready for crab?
Now's a good time!
According to many, the best time of year to crab is in months that end in the letter “r” – like September. Need to know how to do it and where to go, we’ve got everything you need right here.
If there’s not a photo
Did it really happen?
We’re always looking for great photos of hunters, anglers and wildlife viewers in the field doing what they do, and we’d love to see yours. Submit your photo to ODFW and we might use it in brochures and the Recreation Report, and on signs and social media.
Find out when, where and how to fish for trout, salmon, steelhead, bass, halibut, rock fish and dozens of other species.
Learn more about hunting opportunities for upland birds (pheasant, chukar, quail) and waterfowl (ducks and geese).
Get all the how-to and where-to information you'll need to dig, rake and set pots for clams and crabs.
From applying for a tag, to stalking a deer or elk, learn the techniques and opportunities for hunting big game.
Learn more about Oregon's native birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.
Catch up on the latest information about current fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities. Updated weekly.
Upcoming ODFW Workshops and Events
Wenaha Wildlife Area, near Troy, OR
Oct 14 & 15, 2022
Fri 4pm - 7pm and Sat Sunrise to 3pm
Adult: $55.00 Youth: $55.00
C2 Ranch - 10,000 acre ranch near Medford
Late archery deer season. Nov 12 - Dec 4, 2022
5:00am - 8:00am
FREE to enter
There are events throughout the state.
Mostly in May and June, sometimes fall.
Times vary, but usually early/mid-morning to early/mid-afternoon.
Free: loaner gear, tackle and bait provided.