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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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Hunter's Plan for big game success
Eastern Oregon mule deer are managed by Deer Hunt Areas. Check here for more details
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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...
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...
Where to hunt big game
Private lands account for just over half of Oregon's land base and include farms, range lands, wetlands, forests and stream...
Eulachon smelt are a small but culturally and ecologically significant fish found in the Pacific Northwest. Listed for protection under...
Spring Chinook season on the Columbia River is like a football game with a low-scoring start to the game. Although...
Where to fish
See the Oregon records for both coldwater and warmwater game fish. And, find the forms to submit if you think you've...
Take a look at what hunters can expect in 2026 for their specific hunt areas, details provided by wildlife biologists...
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Hunter's Plan for big game success
Oregon offers spring and fall bear hunting seasons. Spring bear season requires a controlled hunt application, while fall bear is...
Education
A growing number of people take to the woods in winter, looking for antlers that have been shed by Oregon’s deer...
Tom Schnell, former board member with Kokanee Power of Oregon, shares tips on tech to use to increase your kokanee fishing success.
Kokanee are delicious landlocked salmon that live in more than 20 Oregon lakes and reservoirs. They favor cool temperatures so...
fishing
Attend an ODFW family fishing event or DIY
Now is a great time to learn how to fish, with free fishing opportunities across the state. No licenses or...
How to hunt big game
Check for access and understand point reinstatement/refund policy
Dry conditions and the associated wildfire danger can have a large impact on your hunting opportunity. Check below for resources...
Sierra Nevada red fox
Education
Take a look at what's coming this year!
ODFW connects people to Oregon's great outdoors by offering a multitude of
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To maintain boating access and to protect Oregon's waters from invasive species, all boaters must have the required permit.
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Opportunity for kids
Mentored Youth Hunter Program allows youth 9 through 15 years of age to hunt without first passing an approved hunter safety...
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