![Young angler standing a dory boat holds up coho salmon -- Haystack Rock in background](/sites/default/files/styles/400x266/public/2024-07/1525_coho_pacific_city.jpg?h=66d05929&itok=QUtQwUrG)
![Young angler standing a dory boat holds up coho salmon -- Haystack Rock in background](/sites/default/files/styles/400x266/public/2024-07/1525_coho_pacific_city.jpg?h=66d05929&itok=QUtQwUrG)
Hunt, Fish, Explore Oregon
![Hunter with rifle on shoulder walks up a dry grassy slope](/sites/default/files/styles/400x266/public/2024-07/early%20deer%20hunter.jpg?h=838ffa78&itok=pm4Vgui1)
Wildfire season is already hitting Oregon hard. For hunters, that can mean area closures and fire restrictions. When hunting opportunity is limited, decisions on tag refunds and point reinstatement are typically made after the hunt closes.
![Boy in a boat holds up a lake trout with adult fishing partner giving thumbs up](/sites/default/files/styles/400x266/public/2024-07/774_lake_trout_cultus_lake.jpg?h=e424df97&itok=WdbsvX0H)
It's vacation season! It's summer fishing season! Why not combine the two? Camping, hiking or kayaking? Take a rod with you. Looking for a daytrip? Get started with our Start Fishing page.
![Under a white canopy, two shooters aim shotguns while instructors look on](/sites/default/files/styles/400x266/public/2024-07/0747_2010_3-day_wkshp.jpg?h=0b59e6d3&itok=K09Khg3k)
Summer is a great time to complete hunter education - come fall, instructors are out hunting, and classes are limited. Here are the ways to take hunter education.
![Fishing](/sites/default/files/styles/405x305/public/fishing.jpg?itok=qMtaiJHu)
Find out when, where and how to fish for trout, salmon, steelhead, bass, halibut, rock fish and dozens of other species.
![Game Bird Hunting](/sites/default/files/styles/405x305/public/game_bird.jpg?itok=nTBOjBxn)
Learn more about hunting opportunities for upland birds (pheasant, chukar, quail) and waterfowl (ducks and geese).
![Crabbing & Clamming](/sites/default/files/styles/405x305/public/crabbing.jpg?itok=9YlJpoIq)
Get all the how-to and where-to information you'll need to dig, rake and set pots for clams and crabs.
![Big Game Hunting](/sites/default/files/styles/405x305/public/hunting.jpg?itok=bGQtEJPg)
From applying for a tag, to stalking a deer or elk, learn the techniques and opportunities for hunting big game.
![Wildlife Viewing](/sites/default/files/styles/405x305/public/viewing.jpg?itok=do6BhsJc)
Learn more about Oregon's native birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.
![Recreation Report](/sites/default/files/styles/405x305/public/RR.jpg?itok=8Fq3QA5l)
Catch up on the latest information about current fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities. Updated weekly.
![og pilot](/sites/default/files/styles/380x228/public/2024-07/20240225_125905_0.jpg?itok=J2d1Z3cS)
![og pilot](/sites/default/files/styles/380x228/public/2024-07/20240225_125905_0.jpg?itok=J2d1Z3cS)
![3D archery](/sites/default/files/styles/380x228/public/2024-07/50402955512_b01ac1a409_o.jpg?itok=yiJzfb6e)