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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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Hunters and anglers can still visit their local ODFW license agent to purchase and print licenses, tags and other documents...
How to fish
Use your favorite gear, target sea-runs in late summer, and more
Wide distribution, an aggressive nature and willingness to take bait, flies or lures, makes cutthroat trout a popular target in western...
How to hunt big game
Rabbit hunting is the third most popular type of hunting activity in the U.S., behind wild turkey and deer hunting...
How to fish
Minimal gear, aggressive fish and plenty of bank fishing opportunity – just three reasons to try coho fishing.
How to hunt big game
Information gleaned from the teeth of harvested black-tail deer will help ODFW biologists learn more about the deer population.
Opportunity for kids
Fishing with your kids or grandkids can be a lot of fun for all. Check out ODFW's fishing opportunities for...
Buying a license or permit
The free disabled veteran combination license, and permit for disabled hunters and anglers make it easier for everyone to participate.
how to hunt
Late summer and early fall is wildfire season in Oregon and access to the placed you like to hunt, fish or...
Where to clam and crab
Just a few miles south of Newport, the town of Waldport is on the shores of Alsea Bay. It is...
Where to hunt game birds
Learning where hunters have been successful in the past may help
increase your chances of being successful in the future.
How to hunt big game
Oregon offers spring and fall bear hunting seasons. Fall is entirely general season, while spring in now all controlled hunt...
How to fish
DIY and harvest your own
Mud and ghost shrimp are popular baits for salmon, sturgeon and other marine fish. Learn how simple it is to...
The Pikeminnow Sport Reward Fishery Program, funded by the Bonneville Power Administration and administered by the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, pays anglers...
Where to fish
Whether it's a 6-inch bluegill or a trophy-size bass, Oregon's warmwater fish offer anglers of all ages a variety of...
Where to clam and crab
Nehalem Bay offers both beach and boat access to softshell and purple varnish clam beds.
How-to and where-to tips for beginners
How to fish
And for more than just bait
To most anglers, herring and anchovies are best known as bait. But they also can be fun to catch and...
Where to hunt game birds
A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island - an introduction. Part 1 of a 5 part series.
Where to clam and crab
Siletz Bay, located at the south end of Lincoln City, is a very popular destination for beach-goers and clam diggers...
Where to clam and crab
Umpqua River is one of Oregon's largest estuaries; however, high freshwater influence makes the bay seasonal for crabbing. Softshell clam...
Where to clam and crab
In nearly every Oregon estuary, some species of bay clams can be found. However, abundances and variety of species is...
How to hunt big game
We hope this survey can help us understand what you need to know about CWD and your role in limiting its spread.
How to fish
Drought stresses fish and wildlife out
Where to fish
Let's go fishing! Not enough time? Think again. If you live in the greater Portland area, there are a number of places...