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 clam and crab
Oregon has over 360 miles of coastline -- that's a big sandbox in which to take the family clamming and...
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...
How to hunt big game
The 2020 Big Game Regulations will be available around Dec. 1, 2019 but here are some of the major changes...
How to fish
Bottomfishing off the Oregon Coast has become increasingly popular in recent years, and this trend continued in 2018 when a...
Competition was stiff this year for the 2020 Habitat Conservation, Upland Game Bird, and Waterfowl Stamp art contests.
How to fish
Minimal gear, aggressive fish and plenty of bank fishing opportunity – just three reasons to try coho fishing.
How to hunt game birds
Change up your tactics to take more early season birds.
wildlife viewing
In late September, deer and elk begin their annual migration to wintering grounds, and often have to cross roads and...
How to hunt big game
How to update and sync your app, ways to keep paper tags dry and 7 other tips
How to hunt big game
Oregon’s population of about 6,000 cougars occupies a wide variety of habitat across the state, offering a year-round, readily-accessible hunting...
How to hunt game birds
Look for collection barrels where you hunt. Data gathered from wings and tails helps ODFW biologists look at population productivity...
How to hunt big game
ODFW wildlife biologist offer a look at the habitat conditions and hunting outlook for the upcoming season.
How to fish
The Buoy 10 fishery, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific, offers anglers a chance to catch Chinook and coho...
Where to hunt big game
Private lands accounts for just over half of Oregon’s land base and include farms, range lands, wetlands, forests and stream...
How to hunt game birds
Better known for their elaborate courtship displays, greater sage-grouse also offers the wingshooter a unique hunting experience. This is a...
How to hunt big game
Desktop scouting, trail cameras and 5 other scouting tips
Where to fish
Hiking or camping plans getting in the way of fishing this weekend? Going to be busy kayaking or going to...
Where to fish
Includes lakes in the Mt. Hood National Forest, the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness and the Olallie Lake Scenic Area.
Where to fish
Includes lakes in the Mt. Hood National Forest and the Bull of the Woods and Roaring River wilderness areas.
Where to fish
Includes lakes in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and the Sky Lakes Wilderness.
Where to fish
Includes lakes in the Umpqua National Forest and the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness.
Where to fish
Includes lakes in the Willamette National Forest and the Three Sisters, Waldo Lake and Mt. Washington wilderness areas.
Where to fish
Includes lakes in the Winema and Rogue River national forests, and the Sky Lakes and Mountain Lake wilderness areas.
Where to fish
Includes lakes in the Willamette National Forest and Mt. Jefferson Wilderness.