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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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How to fish
There are several ways to begin your fishing journey – you can join a friend or family member on their...
How to fish
Impacts on fishing, hunting and viewing
As much of Oregon continues to experience years of on-going drought, hunters, anglers and wildlife viewers can expect the continued...
Where to fish
The south coast area extends along the Oregon coast from Yachats south to the Oregon-California border. The area offers some...
Let us share your photos with other anglers, hunters and wildlife appreciators. When you submit your photos to ODFW, they...
How to fish
Steelhead have been called the ultimate game fish. These elusive and challenging fish can test an angler’s patience and persistence...
How to fish
Minimal gear, aggressive fish and plenty of bank fishing opportunity – just three reasons to try coho fishing.
Where to fish
Oregon's Klamath and Lake counties offer outstanding warmwater fishing in the region's lakes and reservoirs, and even in the lower...
Hunters and anglers can still visit their local ODFW license agent to purchase and print licenses, tags and other documents...
How to hunt game birds
The small Wilson’s snipe presents a big challenge for bird hunters
Snipe fly fast and erratically. They aren’t hard to kill, just hard to hit. Here are a few tips to...
Where to fish
A dozen great rivers pour out of the Coast Range Mountains into tidal bays that welcome runs of salmon and...
The Pikeminnow Sport Reward Fishery Program, funded by the Bonneville Power Administration and administered by the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, pays anglers...
How to hunt game birds
Outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza have caused the death of many wild and domestic birds in Oregon since 2022...
Where to fish
Most warmwater anglers traveling to the northeast area are probably heading to Brownlee Reservoir, a huge 15,000 acre waterbody located...
A growing number of people take to the woods in winter, looking for antlers that have been shed by Oregon’s deer...
How to hunt big game
Where-to and how-to go big game hunting in Oregon
Whether it’s spending more time outdoors or harvesting food for the freezer, there are lots reasons to become a hunter...
Oregon's outdoors are for everyone
ODFW believes everyone benefits from healthy fish and wildlife and from the chance to explore, connect and thrive outdoors. Join...
Where to fish
Known for its high desert climate, sage-covered canyons, glacial peaks and mountain lakes, this zone is defined by the reach...
To maintain boating access and to protect Oregon's waters from invasive species, all boaters must have the required permit.
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How to hunt game birds
Spring turkey hunting is all about attracting a tom to your position by mimicking a hen -- making for a...
How to clam and crab
How-to and where-to catch crabs on Oregon’s coast
If you love Dungeness crab, you’ll love that you can harvest them yourself.
How to hunt big game
Oregon offers spring and fall bear hunting seasons. Fall bear is an entirely general season hunt, while spring season is...