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Where to hunt game birds
A nine-mile system of habitat trails offers upland bird hunters opportunities for mountain quail and blue and ruffed grouse.
How to fish
As Oregonians we’re anxious to get back outside and enjoy the great outdoors. As more and more outdoor recreation areas...
How to hunt big game
May 1 is deadline to purchase spring bear tag, or request refund of tag/reinstatement of preference points if you choose...
How to hunt game birds
Rules and permits for releasing birds, pursuit seasons and competitive dog trials.
Tag numbers for some deer and elk hunts this fall have been reduced from the numbers shown in the 2020...
How to hunt game birds
Since many turkeys in Oregon reside on private land, finding a place to hunt can be challenging. The Turkey Hunt Reservation...
How to hunt game birds
ODFW biologists share the latest updates for turkey hunting in their local district, as well as tips and tactics for...
How to hunt game birds
Legal hunting weapons and weapon restrictions for hunting big game and game birds in Oregon.
Where to hunt big game
Spring bear is the first big game hunt of the year and a chance to dust off the boots and...
How to fish
We make it easy to take your family fishing – with free fishing events, recommended family-friendly fishing locations, and how-to...
how to buy a license or permit
Some of ODFW's smaller field offices are not staffed to sell licenses to the public. However, staff at our larger...
Buying a license or permit
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Buy licenses/tags online and print them immediately from any printer—or choose electronic tagging to carry your documents and tag...
How to fish
Since the early 2000s, fishing for Pacific halibut off of the Oregon Coast has been very popular. This newsletter provides...
Where to hunt big game
Here you’ll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports that can help you decide what hunts to apply...
How to hunt big game
Spring bear is the first big game hunting season of the year – just one reason it’s popular with a...
How to hunt big game
See the latest and historic data on big game population surveys from 2015 to present.
Each year over 9 million Oregonians and visitors head to hills – and the desert, and the beach – to...
The Beaver State Podcast is a product of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife that takes a look at...
How to fish
Successful steelhead fishing is more about developing a good strategy for finding fish than about fussing over gear, techniques and...
How to fish
Ice fishing is becoming increasingly popular in Oregon as anglers look for new ways to enjoy fishing year-round. Here are some...
Where to hunt big game
Due to increasing numbers of elk on private land and chronic elk damage, ODFW is piloting a new general season...
How to fish
Dedicated fly-anglers don’t stop fishing in the winter, instead they adjust their tactics to the colder conditions.