Feature Stories

Shad fishing is pure fun. It's not about trying to catch a monster or a meal. It's about spending hours on the river battling hard-fighting fish in early summer weather. What's not to like?

Oregon's State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), officially approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on March 20, ensures continued federal funding eligibility and provides a science‑based roadmap to maintain healthy fish and wildlife populations…

Spring Chinook season on the Columbia River is like a football game with a low-scoring start to the game. Although there is tremendous anticipation and excitement related to reports of the first springer of the…

Kokanee are delicious landlocked salmon that live in more than 20 Oregon lakes and reservoirs. They favor cool temperatures so they are most common in higher elevation waterbodies. Search for them on MyODFW.com and you'll…

Something unique is happening in the most populated part of Oregon - the emergence of a new salmon fishery.

Hunting regulations level the playing field for all hunters and maintain fair chase standards. New technology threatens both.

Salmon, trout, and steelhead need abundant clean, cold water to thrive, and ODFW works year-round in streams across the state to make sure we have the data needed to protect and enhance habitat for these…

Porcupines may be one of Oregon's most recognizable wildlife, but surprisingly little is known about them—especially in Central Oregon.

Oregon salmon anglers in the summer and fall are like kids in a candy store. Treats abound regardless of which kind of salmon you want, or how you like to fish.

Do you want to…

Stop for boat inspections — it's quick, free, and protects Oregon waters. All vehicles towing or carrying watercraft or paddlecraft into Oregon must stop at any watercraft inspection station that is open to inspect for…