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SALEM, Ore. – ODFW staff received a report of an incident involving a coyote biting an adult along Orchard Heights Rd., just outside the city limits of West Salem that occurred on Feb. 11. The Polk County Sherriff's Office (PCSO) initially responded to the area to conduct a site investigation…
Updated February 19, 2026 Subscribe for updates Starting Jan. 1, 2026, an Ocean Endorsement is needed for most recreational anglers fishing in the ocean. Check the Ocean Endorsement page for more information. Ocean Endorsement
These clinics introduce youth ages 8–17 to spring turkey hunting in a supportive, hands-on learning environment designed for both new and developing hunters. Participants will learn safe, ethical, and effective turkey hunting techniques, while gaining practical skills they can build on in future seasons. Please note: No hunting will take place during these clinics, hunting license and hunter education card is not required to attend.
April 4, 2026
Multiple locations
While there is a general, statewide season for cougars, there are quotas set by zone. Once a quota in a certain zone is met, that zone will close for cougar hunting. Below are the most recent numbers on cougar harvest by zone.
SPRINGFIELD, Ore.— The Commission voted 6-1 to deny a petition that requested crab fishery rules be modified to further reduce the risk of whale entanglement, while urging the department to continue its planned rulemaking process and engagement with NOAA fisheries to obtain ESA coverage. Whale entanglements have increased in Oregon…
Game bird seasons in Oregon run from July 1 to June 30, which means you'll need to purchase new upland and waterfowl validations before you hunt again in the fall. If you have questions, please call ODFW licensing staff at 503-947-6101. Buy license Check current Game Bird Regulations for details on licenses, tags, permits and validations. Purchase the federal duck stamp here to prepare for waterfowl season. *(Use of AI is unreliable and may contain inaccurate data concerning rules and regulations).
Bear facts: Is it a black bear or a grizzly bear? Oregon is black bear country. Although native to the area, there are no longer grizzly bears in the state. The last grizzly bear recorded was killed in the late 1930s at Billy Meadows, north of Enterprise in Wallowa County. However, because black bears are often brown, people sometimes wonder what species of bear they have seen. Here is some information on bear identification. Q. Grizzly bears are brown and black bears are black. Correct? A. Not really. Grizzly bears can be brown, blond, grey, reddish or silver tipped. Black…
Initial Columbia River spring Chinook seasons set - Sturgeon retention days added in The Dalles Pool
UPDATE FEB. 26, 2026: Fishery managers added another day of sturgeon retention in The Dalles Pool (Tuesday March 3, 2026). The same bag limit and legal size restrictions apply on the days noted below. CLACKAMAS, Ore.—Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington adopted initial recreational spring Chinook seasons on the Columbia…
SALEM, Ore. — ODFW's Fish Restoration and Enhancement Board will meet in person on Thursday, March 5 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the classroom at ODFW Headquarters, 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE. A virtual option is also available. The public can attend in person or virtually on Teams…
Study ahead: Oregon Furbearer Trapping and Hunting Regulations
Various seasons
Online Learning
Nearly wiped out in much of their historic range by early fur trappers, American beavers are now restored to many state waters due to improved management, greater awareness of their benefits, and less demand for fur. The beaver has been so significant in Oregon's history that it is our state symbol, the mascot for Oregon State University, and holds honor on the reverse side of Oregon's state flag. Receive Beaver Action Plan Partnership Updates by E-mail Resources ODFW Living with Wildlife: American Beaver (pdf) ODFW Living with Wildlife: American Beaver (flier) (pdf) ODFW's 3-Year Action Plan for Beaver-Modified Landscapes (pdf)…
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet online Tuesday March 3, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee will be hearing project presentations and discussing the Round 10 grant cycle review process. Meetings are open to the public. For more…
Searching for frogs and salamanders is a great way to introduce kids to the wonders of Oregon's wildlife and the great outdoors. Learn more about their various habitat needs and you'll increase your chances of seeing one of these unique species. Remember to leave no trace to preserve their habitat. Listen to a chorus of treefrogs, and check out our fun facts on Oregon's frogs.