ODFW Articles
Need to figure out controlled hunts or find a place to clam -- there are articles on that. Want to hunt or fish for the first time, but aren't sure how -- we've got articles for that. Filter by topic or category, or use the search function to find the information you need to go fishing, crabbing/clamming, hunting or wildlife viewing.
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Tips for beginning anglers:
- Trout, bass, bluegill and other panfish are great ways to get started.
- Use the filter by topic function to look for articles on How to fish. (Don’t forget to hit the Apply button.)
- There’s a Where to fish option, as well.
Tips for beginning hunters:
- Ducks, turkey and small game (squirrels and rabbits) are good choices for your first hunts.
- Use the filter by topic function to look for articles on How to hunt for big game, and How to hunt for game birds. (Don’t forget to hit the Apply button.)
- There are Where to hunt options, as well.
How to hunt game birds
ODFW biologists share the latest updates for turkey hunting in their local district, as well as tips and tactics for...
Find all the information you need to trap or hunt furbearers in Oregon, including licensing requirements and seasons.
How to hunt game birds
Legal hunting weapons and weapon restrictions for hunting big game and game birds in Oregon.
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
Spring bear is the first big game hunt of the year and a chance to dust off the boots and...
How to fish
We make it easy to take your family fishing – with free fishing events, recommended family-friendly fishing locations, and how-to...
how to buy a license or permit
Some of ODFW's smaller field offices are not staffed to sell licenses to the public. However, staff at our larger...
The Beaver State Podcast is a product of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife that takes a look at...
How to fish
Since the early 2000s, fishing for Pacific halibut off of the Oregon Coast has been very popular. This newsletter provides...
Where to hunt big game
Here you’ll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports that can help you decide what hunts to apply...
How to hunt big game
Spring bear is the first big game hunting season of the year – just one reason it’s popular with a...
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
See the latest and historic data on big game population surveys from 2015 to present.
The Beaver State Podcast is a product of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife that takes a look at...
Each year over 9 million Oregonians and visitors head to hills – and the desert, and the beach – to...
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
Successful steelhead fishing is more about developing a good strategy for finding fish than about fussing over gear, techniques and...
How to fish
Ice fishing is becoming increasingly popular in Oregon as anglers look for new ways to enjoy fishing year-round. Here are some...
Where to hunt big game
Due to increasing numbers of elk on private land and chronic elk damage, ODFW is piloting a new general season...
How to fish
Dedicated fly-anglers don’t stop fishing in the winter, instead they adjust their tactics to the colder conditions.
How to fish
In some Oregon state waters catch and release fishing is required in order to protect valuable fish resources. In most...
Where to fish
See the Oregon records for both coldwater and warmwater game fish. And, find the forms to submit if you think you've...
Where to fish
Trout is Oregon's most popular game fish. Learn how to identify them, and some tips for catching them.