ODFW Articles
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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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
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...
A growing number of people take to the woods in winter, looking for antlers that have been shed by Oregon’s deer...
Sierra Nevada red fox
To maintain boating access and to protect Oregon's waters from invasive species, all boaters must have the required permit.
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Education
Take a look at what's available this year!
ODFW connects people to Oregon's great outdoors by offering a multitude of
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Buying a license or permit
All Oregon-licensed anglers fishing for salmon, steelhead or sturgeon (catch-and-release and retention) on all rivers and tributaries in the Columbia...
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Where to fish
how to hunt
Pronghorn antelope are the fastest ungulates in North America and can reach speeds of up to 40 miles an hour...
Buying a license or permit
Most hunting and fishing licenses are valid from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. You can buy next year's license on...
Pioneer and other licenses are available for senior hunters and anglers at a reduced cost.