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 hunt game birds
Dove hunting seasons open earlier than many others and offer one of the first opportunities to go afield each year...
Where to fish
Many of the more popular fishing locations across the state are accessible to anglers with disabilities. ODFW tries to keep...
How to hunt big game
Desktop scouting, trail cameras and 5 other scouting tips
Where to fish
These updated rules were adopted after the current regulation booklet was printed, and supersede those printed regulations. Always check for...
How to fish
Warm water temps take a toll on fish
During summer drought and high temperatures, fish start feeling the heat. Give them a break by following these warm weather...
How to fish
It's important to be able to distinguish between the most commonly encountered rockfish. Knowing what you've caught, and how many...
How to hunt game birds
Oregon supports diverse waterfowl populations, from sea ducks in coastal saltwater to puddle ducks in the alkali basins of southeast...
How to fish
Longleader gear is used to target midwater species like yellowtail rockfish, canary rockfish and widow rockfish, while avoiding bottom-dwelling species like...
How to hunt game birds
Look for collection barrels where you hunt. Data gathered from wings and tails helps ODFW biologists look at population productivity...
How to hunt game birds
7 reasons they’re great for new hunters
The Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Hunts offer new hunters a chance to hone their skills in a hunt that’s close...
How to fish
With just a couple of tools and a few minutes, The Fish Grip™, originally designed as a safer way for...
One of ODFW’s newest wildlife areas, the Minam River WA harbors a wide variety of fish, wildlife and their habitats...
Where to clam and crab
The areas around Bandon, on the Coquille River, have productive softshell beds. The areas near Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge...
wildlife viewing
In late September, deer and elk begin their annual migration to wintering grounds, and often have to cross roads and...
How to hunt big game
This example will show you how to read a point summary report.
Hunters and anglers can still visit their local ODFW license agent to purchase and print licenses, tags and other documents...
How to fish
Water conditions, gear and flexibility all matter
Some anglers think coho are more aggressive and easier to catch while they’re still in the open waters of the...
Where to clam and crab
Clamming is the main attraction in Netarts Bay. The bay is also one of five major crabbing
bays in Oregon...
Where to clam and crab
Crabbing can be good year-round but the best catches are in the winter. Tidal flats throughout the bay produce lots...
Where to hunt big game
Here you will find maps to help determine public vs. private land, wildlife management unit and controlled hunt boundaries, travel management...
Buying a license or permit
Buy licenses/tags online and print them immediately from any printer—or choose electronic tagging to carry your documents and tag fish...
How to fish
We asked some of the fisher folk at ODFW for their favorite gift-giving ideas. Here's what they said.
Where to hunt game birds
A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island- Hunting in the Westside Unit. Part 3 of a 5 part...
A growing number of people take to the woods in winter, looking for antlers that have been shed by Oregon’s deer...