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Buying a license or permit
ODFW’s new electronic licensing system (ELS) will allow customers to store their licenses, tags and validations online on their smart...
how to buy a license or permit
This list is updated twice weekly with upcoming Hunter Education Conventional Classes and Field Days, and Bowhunter Education Classes and Field...
Beginning on January 1, 2019, salvaging deer and elk struck by vehicles is legal in Oregon as required by Senate...
Hunters and anglers can still visit their local ODFW license agent to purchase and print licenses, tags and other documents....
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...
The following step-by-step guide will walk you through the new online registration system. With ODFW’s electronic licensing system, you can...
Buying a license or permit
Hunting and fishing licenses are generally valid for the calendar year. The exceptions are game bird hunting permits and validations...
Buying a license or permit
With ODFW’s electronic licensing system, you can now purchase your licenses and tags online 24/7, 365 days a year, and...
Where to fish
Recurring drought conditions in central Oregon in recent years has had a significant impact on water levels in Wickiup Reservoir....
Where to hunt big game
ODFW wildlife biologists offer a look at the habitat conditions and hunting outlook for the upcoming season.
Where to hunt game birds
The 2018-19 Oregon game bird seasons look promising with pheasant numbers up in the east, forest grouse numbers up in...
How to hunt game birds
Historic harvest statistics can guide you to areas with good habitat that support healthy bird populations.
These rules (the “Official Rules”) govern your participation in the “Take a Friend Hunting” Contest, which awards prizes to “mentors”...
How to hunt big game
For veteran hunters who want to pass on their passion for the outdoors, this is the year to take a...
How to fish
Summer is a great time to be on the Pacific chasing ocean salmon. Whether you captain your own ship
or...
How to hunt big game
Hunters know how easy it is to get focused on taking “the shot.” But a lot of planning and preparation...
Let us share your photos with other anglers, hunters and wildlife appreciators. When you submit your photos to ODFW, they...
Please read these terms and conditions before submitting photos to ODFW for its use in web, print and other materials.
How to fish
As temperatures heat up during spring and summer, be on the watch for harmful algae blooms when recreating in Oregon...
How to fish
Fishing Oregon’s high lakes is not just for dedicated anglers. It also appeals to hikers and backpackers who head to...
How to fish
Not all of Oregon’s high lakes support fish populations. To help create fisheries in some of these off-road areas, ODFW...
How to fish
Crappie are scrappy, hard-fighting fish, and with a two-rod validation you can double the excitement of reeling in these delicious...
