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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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It's easy to check your results, and purchase your tag, on the ODFW electronic licensing system. NOTE: Once the draw...
Many of the more popular fishing locations across the state are accessible to anglers with disabilities. ODFW tries to keep...
If you bought a tag you must report, even if you weren't successful or didn't hunt. Hunters have until Jan. 31 and...
Oregon supports diverse waterfowl populations, from sea ducks in coastal saltwater to puddle ducks in the alkali basins of southeast...
For kids younger than 18, hunter education is required. For the volunteers who teach hunter education, the mandate it more...
It's important to be able to distinguish between the most commonly encountered rockfish. Knowing what you've caught, and how many...
Here you’ll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports that can help you decide what hunts to apply...
The areas around Bandon, on the Coquille River, have productive softshell beds. The areas near Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge...
Small game species provide a variety of hunting experiences throughout the state and are an excellent way to introduce new...
Longleader gear is used to target midwater species like yellowtail rockfish, canary rockfish and widow rockfish, while avoiding bottom-dwelling species like...
If you love Dungeness crab, you’ll love that you can harvest them yourself.
With just a couple of tools and a few minutes, The Fish Grip™, originally designed as a safer way for...
Clamming is the main attraction in Netarts Bay. The bay is also one of five major crabbing
bays in Oregon...
With some simple, inexpensive gear and a little knowledge, anglers of all ages can enjoy a day of marine fishing.
This example will show you how to read a point summary report.
Crabbing can be good year-round but the best catches are in the winter. Tidal flats throughout the bay produce lots...
The 2023-24 Oregon upland game bird seasons promise an excellent year with pheasant, quail and chukar numbers above average in...
Desktop scouting, trail cameras and 5 other scouting tips
Here you will find maps to help determine public vs. private land, wildlife management unit and controlled hunt boundaries, travel management...
A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island- Hunting in the Westside Unit. Part 3 of a 5 part...
Digging razor clams is a challenging and fun recreational pastime with delicious rewards. Continue reading to learn some fundamental skills needed...
The Oregon Health Authority has issued an advisory for recreationally harvested softshell and gaper clams along the Oregon coast due...
Look for collection barrels where you hunt. Data gathered from wings and tails helps ODFW biologists look at population productivity...