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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Cougars currently occupy most of the available cougar habitat in the state and are expanding into lower quality habitats that...
You'll find crab areas and softshell clamming opportunities in the southern part of the bay.
Here you’ll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports that can help you decide what hunts to apply...
We've asked our fish biologists throughout the state to pick their favorite family fishing locations. These spots are great for...
The Siuslaw River runs past the city of Florence and then flows for 4 miles before reaching the Pacific ocean...
Kokanee are fun to catch, delicious to eat, and found in lakes and reservoirs throughout the state.
Here you will find maps to help determine public vs. private land, wildlife management unit and controlled hunt boundaries, travel management...
A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island - Hunting in the Eastside Unit. Part 2 of a 5...
Lower Yaquina Bay is “marine dominated”, meaning there is little freshwater influence, and offers many shellfishing oppurtunities.
Youth Pheasant Hunts give young hunters a chance to hunt in a controlled setting with a focus safety and success.
Check out the latest point summary reports for all big game, and use the information to strategize
while deciding which...
Let’s go fishing! not enough time? Think again. If you live in the Medford area, there are a number of...
A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island - hunting for geese. Part 5 of a 5 part series.
Desktop scouting, trail cameras and 5 other scouting tips
Oregon estuaries are rich with many species of clams, although only a few of these species are commonly harvested. Gaper...
During summer drought and high temperatures, fish start feeling the heat. Give them a break by following these warm weather...
From license discounts to additional controlled hunt tags, ODFW wants to make sure our uniformed service members are given the...
Lane County offers so much to explore — from coastal lakes and rivers to mountain lakes and streams. The Willamette...
Federal wildlife refuges available for bird hunting in the Columbia Basin. Part 3 of a 4 part series of articles.
Mud and ghost shrimp are popular baits for salmon, sturgeon and other marine fish. Learn how simple it is to...
Look for collection barrels where you hunt. Data gathered from wings and tails helps ODFW biologists look at population productivity...
The north Willamette area includes the Columbia River from Bonneville downstream to St. Helens and the lower Willamette Basin north...
