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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Where to fish
The granite peaks of Oregon’s Blue and Wallowa Mountains form the backdrop for many of this zone’s glacier-carved lakes and...
Education
Rabbit hunting is the third most popular type of hunting activity in the U.S., behind wild turkey and deer hunting...
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...
How to hunt big game
An emergency hunt is an unanticipated hunt held on short notice to address acute agricultural damage. Many damage situations are...
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 fish
Más personas en Oregon pescan truchas que cualquier otro tipo de pez. Los pescadores pueden experimentar una vida de aventuras...
How to fish
Rockfish must be released when retention is prohibited or when an angler has reached the daily bag limit, but continues...
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
Nehalem Bay offers both beach and boat access to softshell and purple varnish clam beds.
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...
Where to fish
We've asked our fish biologists throughout the state to pick their favorite family fishing locations. These spots are great for...
Special instructions and hunt maps
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...
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...
How to hunt big game
Portable blinds are your best bet
The number of big game hunters using blinds has increased over the last 20 years. Be sure to follow regulations...
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...
How to fish
Crappie are scrappy, hard-fighting fish, and with a two-rod validation you can double the excitement of reeling in these delicious...
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 for geese. Part 5 of a 5 part series.
How to fish
Find links to the current fishing and hunting regulations, as well as in-season regulation updates. Anglers must check in-season updates...
How to fish
As temperatures heat up during spring and summer, be on the watch for harmful algae blooms when recreating in Oregon...
Where to fish
Not enough time to go fishing? Think again—if you live in the Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters or LaPine areas there...
ODFW’s Premium Hunts give any hunter a chance to draw an additional deer, elk or pronghorn tag with a months-long...
How to fish
And for more than just bait
To most anglers, herring and anchovies are best known as bait. But they also can be fun to catch and...