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 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
We've asked our fish biologists throughout the state to pick their favorite family fishing locations. These spots are great for...
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...
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...
Where to clam and crab
You'll find crab areas and softshell clamming opportunities in the southern part of the bay.
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...
How-to and where-to tips for beginners
Where to clam and crab
The Siuslaw River runs past the city of Florence and then flows for 4 miles before reaching the Pacific ocean...
Where to hunt big game
Here you’ll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports that can help you decide what hunts to apply...
Where to hunt game birds
A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island - Hunting in the Eastside Unit. Part 2 of a 5...
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
9 tips for catching kokanee
Kokanee are fun to catch, delicious to eat, and found in lakes and reservoirs throughout the state.
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...
Where to fish
Let’s go fishing! not enough time? Think again. If you live in the Medford area, there are a number of...
Where to hunt game birds
A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island - hunting for geese. Part 5 of a 5 part series.
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 hunt game birds
Youth hunts focused on safety and success
Youth Pheasant Hunts give young hunters a chance to hunt in a controlled setting with a focus safety and success.
How to hunt big game
See the latest and historic data about big game hunting statistics for different hunts.
Where to fish
Lane County offers so much to explore — from coastal lakes and rivers to mountain lakes and streams. The Willamette...
Where to hunt game birds
Federal wildlife refuges available for bird hunting in the Columbia Basin. Part 3 of a 4 part series of articles.
How to hunt big game
Desktop scouting, trail cameras and 5 other scouting tips
Oregon has miles and miles of small rivers and creeks where anglers can enjoy simple techniques, a sense of solitude...
Where to fish
The north Willamette area includes the Columbia River from Bonneville downstream to St. Helens and the lower Willamette Basin north...