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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 hunt game birds
Better known for their elaborate courtship displays, greater sage-grouse also offers the wingshooter a unique hunting experience. This is a...
how to hunt
Oregon offers some of the best upland game bird hunting in the West. The state’s diverse habitats support nine species...
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Where to fish
Fall salmon fishing seasons in rivers along Oregon’s coast from Necanicum River to the Winchuck River depend on the outlook...
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This is your one-stop platform for learning how to hunt and fish in Oregon. Register to participate in one...
Legal shooting hours for Game Birds and Northwest Permit Goose for the 2025-26 hunting seasons.
How to hunt game birds
ODFW biologists share the latest updates for wild turkey hunting in their local districts, as well as tips and tactics...
How to hunt game birds
Youth game bird hunt opportunities give young hunters a chance to hunt in a controlled setting with a focus on...
Proposals for regulation changes
At its Sept. 12, 2025 meeting in Ontario, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted the following changes for 2026-27...
This online module serves as the required training for Bighorn Ewe and Rocky Mountain Goat tag holders. It is recommended...
How to hunt big game
An area-by-area look at the upcoming season
Spring bear is the first big game hunt of the season. Here's a look at what hunters can expect in...
What you need to know and how to get involved
How to fish
There are a variety of flatfish species that can be found off the Oregon coast.
living with wildlife
Build a bat box and know who to call with bat questions
More than 50 percent of native bats in North America are at risk. In Oregon, eight of 15 species are...
wildlife viewing
It's an iconic part of life in the Pacific Northwest—salmon returning to their natal rivers after years at sea to...
How to hunt big game
See the latest and historic data on big game population surveys from 2012 to present.
How to hunt upland game birds
Historic harvest statistics can guide you to areas with good habitat that support healthy bird populations.
How to fish
This newsletter provides a summary of Oregon's 2023 sport bottomfish fishery.
How to fish
This newsletter provides a summary of Oregon’s 2023 sport halibut fishery.
How to clam and crab
Oregon has over 360 miles of coastline -- that's a big sandbox in which to take the family clamming and...
Regulation changes you should know about
Check out the fishing, clamming, crabbing and hunting regulation updates for 2024. These new regulations are highlighted in yellow in...
How to hunt game birds
Download the Game Bird Release Permit
Rules for permits and releasing birds, pursuit seasons and competitive dog trials. Download Game Bird Release Permit.