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Kokanee are fun to catch, delicious to eat, and found in lakes and reservoirs throughout the state.
![anlger holding up a limit of kokanee](/sites/default/files/styles/232x139/public/2021-04/A%20haul%20of%20kokanee_Schnell.jpg?itok=bohf6TDa)
Youth Pheasant Hunts give young hunters a chance to hunt in a controlled setting with a focus safety and success.
![Young pheasant hunter in hunter orange](/sites/default/files/styles/232x139/public/2021-06/YPH_young%20hunter.jpg?itok=RotaM_Hx)
Young animals are rarely orphaned, so leave them where you find them. Chances are good mom is nearby, just waiting for you to leave before she returns to her baby. Leaving young wildlife where they are is the right thing to do, picking it up and taking it home is illegal.
![Spotted fawn](/sites/default/files/styles/232x139/public/2022-06/0461_spotted_fawn.jpg?itok=02TFJSMN)
During summer drought and high temperatures, fish start feeling the heat. Give them a break by following these warm weather fishing guidelines.
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The number of big game hunters using blinds has increased over the last 20 years. Be sure to follow regulations if you plan to use them on federal land.
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This permit allows hunters with certain disabilities to use a draw locking device attached to the riser of a modern compound bow to help hold the bow at full draw.
Wild steelhead mortalities are generally low under normal fishing regulations. But with several years of low runs, many anglers are wondering what extra steps they can take to avoid hooking a steelhead while they’re fishing.
![a close up of a steelhead in shallow water](/sites/default/files/styles/232x139/public/2021-09/steelhead%20up%20close.jpg?itok=95wpkQE0)
Information gleaned from the teeth of harvested black-tail deer will help ODFW biologists learn more about the deer population.
Looking for the perfect gift for the hunter on your holiday list? We’ve asked some ODFW staff, all avid hunters, to share their gift-giving (and gift-getting) ideas.
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We asked some of the fisher folk at ODFW for their favorite gift-giving ideas. Here's what they said.
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Here's a quick summary of the major fishing and big game hunting regulation changes for 2023.
Some youth big game hunts rival adult tags in terms of the number of preference points needed to draw. Knowing how the system works can help you make the most of their hunting opportunities before they turn 18.
![mentored youth hunt](/sites/default/files/styles/232x139/public/2022-02/581_mentored_youth_blacktail_thrall_odfw_hero.jpg?itok=6XwZdYFs)
To most anglers, herring and anchovies are best known as bait. But they also can be fun to catch and delicious for dinner.
![High and dry boat docks at Howard Prairie Lake](/sites/default/files/styles/232x139/public/2022-06/Howard_Prairie_drought.jpg?itok=JIhXdeWZ)
As much of Oregon continues to experience years of on-going drought, hunters, anglers and wildlife viewers can expect the continued warm, dry conditions to impact their activities. This page includes tips to help you continue to enjoy the outdoors during drought conditions.
![Chickahominy reservoir barely a puddle during 2022 drought](/sites/default/files/styles/232x139/public/2022-07/Chickahominy_drought.jpg?itok=ggJATe_3)
Black bears are part of the natural ecosystem but conflict can occur when they enter our space, or we enter theirs. Follow these tips to help keep bears wild, and people safe.
![Black bear rummaging in home trash can](/sites/default/files/styles/232x139/public/2022-07/bear%20in%20trash-Kathie%20Waibel%20hero.jpg?itok=oXPUgAX7)
Located just north of Portland and sandwiched between the Multnomah Channel and the Columbia River, Sauvie Island Wildlife Area is one of the most popular public waterfowling areas in Oregon, with hunters tallying about 10,000 hunter/day trips per season. This article explains how the controlled hunt process works and offers tips for being more successful in the draw.
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Learning the flight patterns of the birds, and honing your long-range shooting skills are keys to this unique and challenging hunting experience.
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ODFW wildlife biologists offer a look at the habitat conditions and hunting outlook for the upcoming season.
![Young hunter with her first cow wlk](/sites/default/files/styles/232x139/public/2023-08/First%20elk%20in%20sixes.jpg?itok=QhBNh5q9)
For the 2022-23 Oregon game bird seasons, hunters will find strong upland bird population across the state, with some exceptions. Duck hunters will find a mixed bag when it comes to local duck populations and habitat conditions.
![Waterfowl hunting](/sites/default/files/styles/232x139/public/2022-09/012722_waterfowl_hunting_dog_tod_lum_odfw.jpg?itok=tNivaoat)