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Warmwater Fishing
Bass are an increasingly popular game fish even in a state noted for its native salmon, steelhead and trout. Bass...
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) of Deer, Elk and Moose
CWD is a fatal neurologic disease that has been detected in deer, elk, and moose in numerous states and Canadian...
how to hunt
Connecting willing private landowners with discerning hunters through an online booking platform
How to hunt big game
Check for access and understand point reinstatement/refund policy
Dry conditions and the associated wildfire danger can have a large impact on your hunting opportunity. Check below for resources...
Where to fish
These updated rules were adopted after the current regulation booklet was printed, and supersede those printed regulations. Always check for...
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Learning where hunters have been successful in the past may help increase your chances of being successful in the future.
An exceptionally mild and warm 2025/2026 winter across much of Oregon has provided good over-winter survival for Oregon's deer and...
Where to fish
Fall salmon fishing seasons in rivers along Oregon's coast from Necanicum River to the Winchuck River depend on the outlook...
how to hunt
Popularly hunted species include gray squirrels, cottontail rabbits, ground squirrels and coyotes.
Small game species provide a variety of hunting experiences throughout the state and are an excellent way to introduce new...
Game Birds
7 reasons they’re great for new hunters
The Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Hunts offer new hunters a chance to hone their skills in a hunt that’s close...
Where to hunt big game
Private lands account for just over half of Oregon's land base and include farms, range lands, wetlands, forests and stream...
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Shellfish safety
Razor clams, bay clams, mussels and oysters are filter feeders. They feed on microscopic plants called phytoplankton that naturally occur...
Game Birds
Whether it’s spending more time outdoors or harvesting food to fill the freezer, there are many reasons to become a...
ODFW wants to make sure our uniformed service members are given the opportunity to participate in the outdoor recreation Oregon has...
How to hunt game birds