ODFW Articles
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How to fish
There are several ways to begin your fishing journey – you can join a friend or family member on their...
Where to fish
The southeast area covers the high desert country of Harney and Malheur counties and is the most arid region of...
Where to fish
The granite peaks of Oregon’s Blue and Wallowa Mountains form the backdrop for many of this zone’s glacier-carved lakes and...
Buying a license or permit
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife owns or manages nearly 200,000 acres of land set aside for wildlife use...
How to hunt game birds
Dove hunting seasons open earlier than many others and offer one of the first opportunities to go afield each year....
How to hunt big game
If you bought a tag you must report, even in you weren't successful. For 2019-2020, hunters will have until January...
Where to hunt big game
All funds raised by deer and elk auction and raffle tags go directly to the Access and Habitat Program....
How to hunt game birds
Oregon supports diverse waterfowl populations, from sea ducks in coastal saltwater to puddle ducks in the alkali basins of southeast...
How to fish
It's important to be able to distinguish between the most commonly encountered rockfish. Knowing what you've caught, and how many...
Where to clam and crab
The areas around Bandon, on the Coquille River, have productive softshell beds. The areas near Bandon Marsh National Wildlife refuge...
How to fish
With just a couple of tools and a few minutes, The Fish Grip™, originally designed as a safer way for...
Where to clam and crab
Clamming is the main attraction in Netarts Bay which is one of five major crabbing
bays in Oregon with good...
How to hunt big game
This example will show you how to read a point summary report.
Where to clam and crab
Crabbing can be good year-round but the best catches are in the winter. Tidal flats throughout the bay produce lots...
Where to fish
Not enough time to go fishing? Think again—if you live in the greater Portland area, there are any number of...
Where to hunt game birds
A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island- Hunting in the Westside Unit. Part 3 of a 5 part...
Where to hunt game birds
An introduction and overview map of bird hunting in the Columbia Basin. Part 1 of a 4 part series of...
How to clam and crab
Digging razor clams is a challenging and fun recreational pastime with delicious rewards. Continue reading to learn some fundamental skills needed...
Where to fish
Not enough time to go fishing? Think again—if you live in the Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters or LaPine areas there...
Where to hunt game birds
Learn about private lands granting public access to bird hunting in the Columbia Basin. Part 4 of a 4 part series...
How to clam and crab
Oregon crabbing is a year-round activity that can almost always yield a successful trip. Crabbing trips require minimal gear, often...
How to fish
If you’re just getting started fishing, or you want to try a new kind of fishing, you’ll need a rod,...
How to fish
Steelhead have been called the ultimate game fish. These elusive and challenging fish can test an angler’s patience and persistence,...
How to hunt big game
Learning to hunt is an adventure that can last a lifetime, and ODFW Hunter Education is a great way to...