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
On Free Fishing Weekends, you don’t need a license to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon. That’s no license...
How to hunt game birds
Change up your tactics to take more early season birds.
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 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 hunt
Oregon has everything it takes to be on any big game hunter's bucket list: Over 34 million acres of public...
Where to clam and crab
Lower Yaquina Bay is “marine dominated”, meaning there is little freshwater influence, and offers many shellfishing oppurtunities.
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 hunt big game
All funds raised by deer and elk auction and raffle tags go directly to the Access and Habitat Program...
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 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
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
There are four ways to get your animal sampled for CWD, and the process takes just minutes.
How to fish
Attend an ODFW family fishing event or DIY
We make it easy to take your family fishing – with free fishing events, recommended family-friendly fishing locations, and how-tos on...
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 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...
How to fish
More fish are probably lost because of improperly tied knots than any other single reason. Yet anglers who spend hours...
How to hunt big game
Learning to hunt is an adventure that can last a lifetime, and ODFW Hunter Education is a great way to...
One of ODFW’s newest wildlife areas, the Minam River WA harbors a wide variety of fish, wildlife and their habitats...
Always have your camera with you, explore your backyard and 10 more pro tips.
How to hunt game birds
The small Wilson’s snipe presents a big challenge for bird hunters
Snipe fly fast and erratically. They aren’t hard to kill, just hard to hit. Here are a few tips to...
Where to fish
The north Willamette area includes the Columbia River from Bonneville downstream to St. Helens and the lower Willamette Basin north...
How to hunt big game
Resuming in 2022, successful bear hunters must appear in-person at an ODFW office to check in their bear's skull.
How to fish
Bass are an increasingly popular game fish even in a state noted for its native salmon, steelhead and trout. Bass...