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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...
Where to hunt big game
Here you will find maps to help determine public vs. private land, wildlife management unit and controlled hunt boundaries, travel management...
Buying a license or permit
How to apply for a controlled hunt
Step-by-step directions to apply for a controlled hunt online and how to...
Where to hunt big game
All funds raised by deer and elk auction and raffle tags go directly to the Access and Habitat Program...
From WMUs to Deer Hunt Areas in 2026
Starting in 2026, deer hunts in Eastern Oregon will be organized by Deer Hunt Areas instead of traditional Wildlife Management...
New hunting and fishing regulations, changes for fees.
What hunters should know
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal disease infecting deer, elk, and moose across North America. While CWD has not...
Buying a license or permit
Creating a purchase group allows you to buy licenses, tags and other documents for family and friends, both online and with agents. After
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Buying a license or permit
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife owns or manages nearly 200,000 acres of land set aside for wildlife use...
How to fish
More people in Oregon fish for trout than for any other kind of fish. Anglers can experience a lifetime of...
How to fish
A quick guide to cleaning and storing the fish you catch.
Buying a license or permit
Or redeem your Sports Pac voucher
Directions for purchasing a license or tag online or from a license vendor, for redeeming your Sports Pac voucher, and...
Buying a license or permit
In 2025, the Oregon Legislature established the Ocean Endorsement through House Bill 2342 to generate dedicated funding for marine fish...
Major improvements are now complete at Yellowjacket Lake, about 30 miles northwest of Burns. The upgrades include a new...
You caught it, now it's time to cook it—and what better time than during a holiday meal with your family...
living with wildlife
Regulating harvest, health, and enhancement of wildlife populations.
