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Where to fish
Let’s go fishing! not enough time? Think again. If you live in the Medford area, there are a number of...
Buying a license or permit
Get your permit to hunt goose in the northwest corner of Oregon- part of the Pacific Flyway for migrating waterfowl.
How to clam and crab
How-to and where-to dig for clams on Oregon’s coast
Digging for razor and bay clams is fun, easy and tasty.
Where to clam and crab
Lower Yaquina Bay is “marine dominated”, meaning there is little freshwater influence, and offers many shellfishing oppurtunities.
How to fish
Dedicated fly-anglers don’t stop fishing in the winter, instead they adjust their tactics to the colder conditions.
Binoculars? Check. Field guide? Check. Now what? Learn the basics for bird watching.
Where to fish
Lane County offers so much to explore — from coastal lakes and rivers to mountain lakes and streams. The Willamette...
How to fish
Opportunities from beach, pier and jetty
With some simple, inexpensive gear and a little knowledge, anglers of all ages can enjoy a day of marine fishing.
A new free "Beaches Pass" is required to park at the beaches on weekends and holidays until Labor Day (Sept. 1, 2025), in addition to the longtime required Wildlife Area Parking Permit ($10 daily/$30 annually).
How to clam and crab
Oregon estuaries are rich with many species of clams, although only a few of these species are commonly harvested. Gaper...
How to fish
Successful steelhead fishing is more about developing a good strategy for finding fish than about fussing over gear, techniques and...
How to fish
Fishing Oregon’s high elevation lakes is not just for dedicated anglers. It also appeals to hikers and backpackers who head...
How to fish
More fish are probably lost because of improperly tied knots than any other single reason. Yet anglers who spend hours...
Where to fish
The north Willamette area includes the Columbia River from Bonneville downstream to St. Helens and the lower Willamette Basin north...
How to hunt big game
Spring bear is the first big game hunting season of the year – just one reason it’s popular with a...
How to fish
DIY and harvest your own
Mud and ghost shrimp are popular baits for salmon, sturgeon and other marine fish. Learn how simple it is to...
How-to and where-to tips for beginners
How to fish
A guide to the field identification of bull trout, brook trout, and their hybrids.
Where to fish
The central area follows the Deschutes River Basin along the eastern slope of the Cascades, and includes the middle reaches...
Where to fish
Salmon, steelhead and smallmouth bass offer world-class fishing here year-round. Rainbow trout are stocked in the upper Rogue and in...
Where to hunt big game
Public access to lands suitable to hunt can be a challenge. That's why we have the Oregon Hunting
Access Map to help...
Where to fish
The southeast area covers the high desert country of Harney and Malheur counties and is the most arid region of...
Where to hunt big game
Didn't draw a big game tag this year? Here are some other ways to have a great hunting season.
How to fish
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...