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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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Attend an ODFW family fishing event or DIY
We make it easy to take your family fishing – with free fishing events, recommended family-friendly fishing locations, and how-tos on...
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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...
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On Free Fishing Weekends, you don't need a license to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon. That's no license...
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The Buoy 10 fishery, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific, offers anglers a chance to catch Chinook and coho...
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If you’re just getting started fishing, or you want to try a new kind of fishing, you’ll need a rod...
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Trout are Oregon's most popular game fish but there are several species and not all are open to fishing. Learn...
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Steelhead have been called the ultimate game fish. These elusive and challenging fish can test an angler’s patience and persistence...
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Ice fishing is becoming increasingly popular in Oregon as anglers look for new ways to enjoy fishing year-round. Here are some...
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Two commonly caught species of salmon are coho and Chinook. Fishing regulations require anglers to correctly identify salmon species as restrictions...
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Can lead to fast fishing for hot fish
Albacore tuna fishing can offer nonstop action landing fast-moving, hard-fighting fish. Charter trips make tuna fishing accessible to all anglers...
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With just a couple of tools and a few minutes, The Fish Grip™, originally designed as a safer way for...
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There are several ways to begin your fishing journey – you can join a friend or family member on their...
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9 tips for catching kokanee
Kokanee are fun to catch, delicious to eat, and found in lakes and reservoirs throughout the state.
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Crappie are scrappy, hard-fighting fish, and with a two-rod validation you can double the excitement of reeling in these delicious...
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A guide to the field identification of bull trout, brook trout, and their hybrids.
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As temperatures heat up during spring and summer, be on the watch for harmful algae blooms when recreating in Oregon...
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We asked some of the fisher folk at ODFW for their favorite gift-giving ideas. Here's what they said.
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Más personas en Oregon pescan truchas que cualquier otro tipo de pez. Los pescadores pueden experimentar una vida de aventuras...
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More fish are probably lost because of improperly tied knots than any other single reason. Yet anglers who spend hours...