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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Cougar season and hunting information, including information about cougar conflict target areas.
Resuming in 2022, successful cougar hunters must appear...
We've asked our fish biologists throughout the state to pick their favorite family fishing locations. These spots are great for...
It's easy to check your results, and purchase your tag, on the ODFW electronic licensing system. NOTE: Once the draw...
Mud and ghost shrimp are popular baits for salmon, sturgeon and other marine fish. Learn how simple it is to...
You'll find crab areas and softshell clamming opportunities in the southern part of the bay.
Whether it’s spending more time outdoors or harvesting food for the freezer, there are lots reasons to become a hunter...
The Siuslaw River runs past the city of Florence and then flows for 4 miles before reaching the Pacific ocean...
Here you’ll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports that can help you decide what hunts to apply...
A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island - Hunting in the Eastside Unit. Part 2 of a 5...
Lower Yaquina Bay is “marine dominated”, meaning there is little freshwater influence, and offers many shellfishing oppurtunities.
Kokanee are fun to catch, delicious to eat, and found in lakes and reservoirs throughout the state.
Love the taste of crab and want to try harvesting your own? Already at the beach and looking for a...
Let’s go fishing! not enough time? Think again. If you live in the Medford area, there are a number of...
A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island - hunting for geese. Part 5 of a 5 part series.
Oregon estuaries are rich with many species of clams, although only a few of these species are commonly harvested. Gaper...
Youth Pheasant Hunts give young hunters a chance to hunt in a controlled setting with a focus safety and success.
See the latest and historic data about big game hunting statistics for different hunts.
Lane County offers so much to explore — from coastal lakes and rivers to mountain lakes and streams. The Willamette...
Federal wildlife refuges available for bird hunting in the Columbia Basin. Part 3 of a 4 part series of articles.
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...
The north Willamette area includes the Columbia River from Bonneville downstream to St. Helens and the lower Willamette Basin north...