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Learn about private lands granting public access to bird hunting in the Columbia Basin. Part 4 of a 4 part series...
Oregon crabbing is a year-round activity that can almost always yield a successful trip. Crabbing trips require minimal gear, often...
If you’re just getting started fishing, or you want to try a new kind of fishing, you’ll need a rod,...
Steelhead have been called the ultimate game fish. These elusive and challenging fish can test an angler’s patience and persistence,...
Learning to hunt is an adventure that can last a lifetime, and ODFW Hunter Education is a great way to...
The south Willamette area covers the upper Willamette Basin south of Salem and includes the communities of Albany, Corvallis, Eugene,...
A dozen great rivers pour out of the Coast Range Mountains into tidal bays that welcome runs of salmon and...
Steps for getting a duplicate hunter education card.
The John Day – Umatilla area includes the John Day River and Umatilla River basins, and Oregon’s upper reaches of...
Known for its high desert climate, sage-covered canyons, glacial peaks and mountain lakes, this zone is defined by the reach...
The Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit is not a license or tag. Hunters must still obtain a hunting and/or...
The southwest area follows Interstate 5 from Drain south to the Oregon-California border and includes the communities of Grants Pass,...
Mentored Youth Hunter Program allows youth 9 through 15 years of age to hunt without first passing an approved hunter education...
The Columbia River Enhancement Fund was established in 2013 by the Oregon State Legislature in order to help implement the...
Rabbit hunting is the third most popular type of hunting activity in the U.S., behind wild turkey and deer hunting....
Two commonly caught species of salmon are coho and Chinook. Fishing regulations require anglers to correctly identify salmon species as restrictions...
Just a few miles south of Newport, the town of Waldport (population 2,000) is on the shores of Alsea Bay....
Fishing with your kids or grandkids can be a lot of fun for all. Check out ODFW's fishing opportunities for...
Nehalem Bay offers both beach and boat access to softshell and purple varnish clam beds.
All funds raised by deer and elk auction and raffle tags go directly to the Access and Habitat Program....
Whether it's a 6-inch bluegill or a trophy-size bass, Oregon's warmwater fish offer anglers of all ages a variety of...
Siletz Bay, located at the south end of Lincoln city, is a very popular destination for beach-goers and clam diggers....
A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island - an introduction. Part 1 of a 5 part series.
Umpqua River is one of Oregon's largest estuaries; however, high freshwater influence makes the bay seasonal for crabbing. Softshell clam...