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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How to fish
Minimal gear, aggressive fish and plenty of bank fishing opportunity – just three reasons to try coho fishing.
how to hunt
Looking for the perfect gift for the hunter on your holiday list? We’ve asked some ODFW staff, all avid hunters...
How to fish
Two commonly caught species of salmon are coho and Chinook. Fishing regulations require anglers to correctly identify salmon species as restrictions...
How to hunt big game
Popularly hunted species include gray squirrels, cottontail rabbits, ground squirrels and coyotes.
Small game species provide a variety of hunting experiences throughout the state and are an excellent way to introduce new...
Where to clam and crab
Just a few miles south of Newport, the town of Waldport is on the shores of Alsea Bay. It is...
How to hunt big game
Check for access and understand point reinstatement/refund policy
As early season hunters know, dry conditions and the associated wildfire danger can have a large impact on your hunting...
The Pikeminnow Sport Reward Fishery Program, funded by the Bonneville Power Administration and administered by the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, pays anglers...
Opportunity for kids
Fishing with your kids or grandkids can be a lot of fun for all. Check out ODFW's fishing opportunities for...
Where to clam and crab
Nehalem Bay offers both beach and boat access to softshell and purple varnish clam beds.
How to hunt big game
Cougar season and hunting information, including information about cougar conflict target areas.
Resuming in 2022, successful cougar hunters must appear...
Where to fish
Whether it's a 6-inch bluegill or a trophy-size bass, Oregon's warmwater fish offer anglers of all ages a variety of...
Where to hunt game birds
A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island - an introduction. Part 1 of a 5 part series.
How to clam and crab
The Oregon Health Authority has issued an advisory for recreationally harvested softshell and gaper clams along the Oregon coast due...
wildlife viewing
Share your wildlife sightings through the Oregon Wildlife Conservation project
Join the community scientists who have shared their wildlife observations in Oregon throughout the iNaturalist app. Record your sightings of mammals, birds...
Where to clam and crab
Siletz Bay, located at the south end of Lincoln City, is a very popular destination for beach-goers and clam diggers...
wildlife viewing
Tips for avoiding human/bear encounters
Black bears are part of the natural ecosystem but conflict can occur when they enter our space, or we enter...
Where to fish
Let's go fishing! Not enough time? Think again. If you live in the greater Portland area, there are a number of places...
Where to hunt game birds
A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island - hunting in the North Unit. Part 4 of a 5...
How to hunt big game
It's easy to check your results, and purchase your tag, on the ODFW electronic licensing system. NOTE: Once the draw...
Give a years worth of outdoor adventure
What to get for family and friends who love the outdoors—the birder, hiker, aspiring angler, avid hunter or neighbor who...
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...
Where to clam and crab
Umpqua River is one of Oregon's largest estuaries; however, high freshwater influence makes the bay seasonal for crabbing. Softshell clam...
Where to clam and crab
Love the taste of crab and want to try harvesting your own? Already at the beach and looking for a...