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Avoid the phone queue and report your hunt through an ODFW license agent. Find a list of license agents here.
The Bonneville Pool on the Columbia River will close to sturgeon retention at midnight on Jan. 7.
The sturgeon quota in The Dalles Pool has been met. The pool closed to retention at midnight on Jan. 4.
ODA recommends discarding any razor clams dug on or since Monday, Nov. 16.
ODFW offices close to public access
Beginning March 23, all ODFW offices will be closed to visitors. ODFW staff will be available by phone and email.
ODFW hatcheries closed to public, visitors
Effective March 18, all state-owned fish hatcheries are closed to public access and visitors. Trout stocking in lakes and ponds continues for now.
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It's not too early
If all that’s left of your 2020 hunt are the memories, there’s still one last thing to do. You need to report your hunt and why wait until the last minute? You can report online or with an ODFW license agent.
14 ice fishing tips
If you don’t think of Oregon when you hear “ice fishing,” you may be missing out. There are several ice fishing destinations throughout the state that offer great trout and/or perch fishing during the coldest months of the year.
Be ready for spring bear and turkey seasons
If you were unable to complete a field day last year due to COVID restrictions, we’ve got field days listed now. The temporary rule expires on March 31, and you’ll still need to complete a field day before you can hunt for spring bear or turkey.
All ODFW offices and hatcheries remain closed to public
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