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The Beaver State Podcast is a product of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife that takes a look at...
How to hunt big game
A district-by-district look at the upcoming season
Spring bear is the first big game hunt of the year and a chance to dust off the boots and...
The Beaver State Podcast is a product of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife that takes a look at...
The Beaver State Podcast is a product of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife that takes a look at...
The Beaver State Podcast is a product of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife that takes a look at...
How to fish
Let’s go fishing! Not enough time? Think again.
If you live on Oregon’s South Coast, there are a number of...
How to hunt big game
Reasons you didn’t draw a tag
Check if you drew your tag for the upcoming season. You can also learn why you did not draw your...
The Beaver State Podcast is a product of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife that takes a look at...
Where to hunt big game
Oregon Open Fields is a grant that the A&H Program has been awarded from the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)...
What to expect as eastside archery deer hunting goes limited-entry this year
New for 2021, all eastern Oregon archery deer hunting is controlled. We talked with several experts for their thoughts on...
The Beaver State Podcast is a product of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife that takes a look at...
How to hunt game birds
Since many game birds in Oregon reside on private land, finding a place to hunt can be challenging. The Hunt by...
The Beaver State Podcast is a product of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife that takes a look at...
The Beaver State Podcast is a product of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife that takes a look at...
The Beaver State Podcast is a product of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife that takes a look at...
How to hunt big game
"I was out hunting near a reserve, and I shot a white-tailed deer. I didn’t know it was a white-tailed...
The Beaver State Podcast is a product of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife that takes a look at...
how to buy a license or permit
Updates to fishing and hunting regulations
A summary of the major changes to the 2021 Big Game Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations, and electronic licensing system....
The Beaver State Podcast is a product of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife that takes a look at...
July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022
One hunter’s story
An experienced hunter witnessed a mule deer being poached. He was so rattled he forgot who to call and how...
How to hunt game birds
From stocking stuffers to spotting scopes
Not sure what's on your favorite hunter's holiday wish list? No worries. We’ve compiled a gift list every hunter would appreciate --...
How to fish
From coolers to fillet knives
If you're looking for the perfect gift for the angler on your holiday list, we’ve got you covered. Here are a dozen gift...