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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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ODFW biologists share the latest updates for wild turkey hunting in their local district, as well as tips and tactics...
Spring bear is the first big game hunt of the season. Here's a look at what hunters can expect in...
Historic harvest statistics can guide you to areas with good habitat that support healthy bird populations.
This newsletter provides a summary of Oregon's 2023 sport bottomfish fishery.
The purpose of this project is to help us understand the impacts roads have on Oregon's wildlife, and to identify...
We're looking for ways to make our Recreation Report even more useful. Take a six-minute survey to tell us what...
This newsletter provides a summary of Oregon’s 2023 sport halibut fishery.
Oregon has over 360 miles of coastline -- that's a big sandbox in which to take the family clamming and...
Rules for permits and releasing birds, pursuit seasons and competitive dog trials. Download Game Bird Release Permit.
Check out the fishing, clamming, crabbing and hunting regulation updates for 2024. These new regulations are highlighted in yellow in...
Here are the current volunteer opportunities at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Find the one that's right for...
The Rogue-South Coast Steelhead Validation is required for all winter steelhead anglers fishing in the Rogue Basin or on the...
He is an Oregon icon – Herman, the sturgeon, the state's most famous fish. At 10 ft. long and nearly 500...
ODFW wildlife biologists offer a look at the habitat conditions and hunting outlook for the upcoming season.
Hunt by Reservation landowners are diverse. They range from small rural farms to large land trusts. Some need help reducing...
Legal shooting hours for game bird and Northwest Permit Goose during the 2023-24 hunting seasons.
Includes lakes in the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area.
Includes lakes in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and the Sky Lakes Wilderness.
Includes lakes in the Willamette National Forest and the Three Sisters, Waldo Lake and Mt. Washington wilderness areas.
Includes lakes in the Winema and Rogue River national forests, and the Sky Lakes and Mountain Lake wilderness areas.
This schedule includes lakes in the Deschutes National Forest and the Three Sisters and Mt. Jefferson Wilderness areas.
Includes lakes in the Willamette National Forest and Mt. Jefferson Wilderness.
Includes lakes in the Mt. Hood National Forest, the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness and the Olallie Lake Scenic Area.
Includes lakes in the Mt. Hood National Forest and the Bull of the Woods and Roaring River wilderness areas.