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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From license discounts to additional controlled hunt tags, ODFW wants to make sure our uniformed service members are given the...
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.
With some simple, inexpensive gear and a little knowledge, anglers of all ages can enjoy a day of marine fishing.
The north Willamette area includes the Columbia River from Bonneville downstream to St. Helens and the lower Willamette Basin north...
Since many game birds in Oregon reside on private land, finding a place to hunt can be challenging. The Hunt by...
More fish are probably lost because of improperly tied knots than any other single reason. Yet anglers who spend hours...
Learning to hunt is an adventure that can last a lifetime, and ODFW Hunter Education is a great way to...
Small game species provide a variety of hunting experiences throughout the state and are an excellent way to introduce new...
The central area follows the Deschutes River Basin along the eastern slope of the Cascades, and includes the middle reaches...
Crappie are scrappy, hard-fighting fish, and with a two-rod validation you can double the excitement of reeling in these delicious...
Didn't draw a big game tag this year? Here are some other ways to have a great hunting season.
Bass are an increasingly popular game fish even in a state noted for its native salmon, steelhead and trout. Bass...
Begun in 2014, the Tag Team Program helps ODFW fish biologists better understand the effectiveness of stocking efforts.
It’s also a...
The Oregon Health Authority has issued an advisory for recreationally harvested softshell and gaper clams along the Oregon coast due...
Better known for their elaborate courtship displays, greater sage-grouse also offers the wingshooter a unique hunting experience. This is a...
The number of big game hunters using blinds has increased over the last 20 years. Be sure to follow regulations...
The southeast area covers the high desert country of Harney and Malheur counties and is the most arid region of...
As temperatures heat up during spring and summer, be on the watch for harmful algae blooms when recreating in Oregon...
Albacore tuna fishing can offer nonstop action landing fast-moving, hard-fighting fish. Charter trips make tuna fishing accessible to all anglers...
Salmon, steelhead and smallmouth bass offer world-class fishing here year-round. Rainbow trout are stocked in the upper Rogue and in...
What to get for family and friends who love the outdoors—the birder, hiker, aspiring angler, avid hunter or neighbor who...
Find links to the current fishing and hunting regulations, as well as in-season regulation updates.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife owns or manages nearly 200,000 acres of land set aside for wildlife use...
