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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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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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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...
If you bought a tag you must report, even if you weren't successful or didn't hunt. Hunters have until January 31 (or...
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...
Where to fish
These updated rules were adopted after the current regulation booklet was printed, and supersede those printed regulations. Always check for...
Information gleaned from the teeth of harvested black-tail deer will help ODFW biologists learn more about the deer population.
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...
Buying a license or permit
Eastern Oregon mule deer are managed by Deer Hunt Areas. Check here for more details
All other big game
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Where to hunt big game
All funds raised by deer and elk auction and raffle tags go directly to the Access and Habitat Program...
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...
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...
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...