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Need to figure out controlled hunts, find a place to clam, learn how to fish or get directions to a wildlife area? We've got information on all that and more, straight from ODFW biologists and other accomplished hunters, anglers and wildlife watchers.
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Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) of Deer, Elk and Moose
CWD is a fatal neurologic disease that has been detected in deer, elk, and moose in numerous states and Canadian...
ODFW completed the revision of the SWAP in Sept. 2025 and submitted it to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service...
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...
How to hunt game birds
Rules for permits and releasing birds, pursuit seasons and competitive dog trials.
How to fish
If you’re just getting started fishing, or you want to try a new kind of fishing, you’ll need a rod...
Hunters and anglers can visit their local ODFW licensed agent to purchase licenses, tags and other documents. Once documents are...
Buying a license or permit
Buy licenses & tags online and print them immediately from any printer—or choose electronic tagging to display your documents and...
Pioneer and other licenses are available for senior hunters and anglers at a reduced cost.
Find all the information you need to trap or hunt furbearers in Oregon, including licensing requirements and seasons.
How to fish
You can purchase an Oregon fishing license online or at an ODFW licensed vendor. Here are step-by-step directions for purchasing...
ODFW wants to make sure our uniformed service members are given the opportunity to participate in the outdoor recreation Oregon has...
Where to fish
On Free Fishing Weekends, you don't need a license to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon. That's no license...
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Education
Plus, a look at all the classes we offer
Learn to fish, hunt, shoot or cast at an ODFW workshop or event, offered year round throughout the state. You'll...
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If you bought a tag you must report, even if you weren't successful or didn't hunt. Hunters have until January 31 (or...
How to hunt big game
Here you’ll find links to game population, harvest statistics and point summary reports that can help you decide on choosing...
Information gleaned from the teeth of harvested black-tail deer will help ODFW biologists learn more about the deer population.
Where to fish
These updated rules were adopted after the current regulation booklet was printed, and supersede those printed regulations. Always check for...
Learning where hunters have been successful in the past may help increase your chances of being successful in the future.
living with wildlife
Regulating harvest, health, and enhancement of wildlife populations
Young animals are rarely orphaned, so leave them where you find them. Chances are good mom is nearby, just waiting
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Regulating harvest, health, and enhancement of wildlife populations
It is legal to salvage meat from deer and elk struck by vehicles in Oregon. You must complete a free...