A day of waterfowl hunting is set aside just for veterans and active military each year (January 31, 2026 this season).

The last day to retain a white sturgeon in the John Day Pool (mainstem Columbia River from John Day Dam upstream to McNary Dam and adjacent tributaries) is Friday, Jan. 9.

2026 Rogue South Coast Winter Steelhead Validation is required to target steelhead starting December 1.

ODFW is urging waterfowl hunters to use extreme caution with their dogs after laboratory results revealed high levels of microcystin in a water sample collected from

Mussel harvesting open coastwide. 

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Hunt, Fish, Explore Oregon

Fishing
Find out when, where and how to fish for trout, salmon, steelhead, bass, halibut, rock fish and dozens of other species.
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Game Bird Hunting

Learn more about hunting opportunities for upland birds (grouse, partridge, pheasant, chukar, turkey, quail), migratory game birds (dove, pigeon, crow) and waterfowl (duck, goose, snipe, coot).

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Crabbing & Clamming

Get all the how-to and where-to information you'll need to dig, rake and set pots for clams and crabs.

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Big Game Hunting

From applying for a tag, to stalking a deer or elk, learn the techniques and opportunities for hunting big game.

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Wildlife Viewing
Learn more about Oregon's native birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.
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Recreation Report
Catch up on the latest information about current fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities. Updated weekly.
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Upcoming ODFW Workshops and Events
Spring turkey hunt
Hunter Education Online
Online Learning
Various seasons
Hunt times vary depending on location and species - check current regulations
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Learn to Fish
Statewide
Various dates
Times may vary depending on event
$50.00 - youth, $70.00 - adult
several raw furs
Hunter Education Online
Statewide
Various seasons
See regulations
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Hunter education
Statewide
Year Round
Various
Hunting public land
Learn to Hunt
Statewide
Year Round
Times may vary depending on event
$10.00
Family fishing event
Learn to Fish
These events are throughout the state.
Various
Times vary - morning to afternoon.
Free: loaner gear, tackle and bait provided.