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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.
Salamanders are a group of tailed amphibians with long bodies and short limbs. They often prefer habitats with damp conditions, which allows them to “breathe” better through their skin. Wet and rainy days (typically late fall through spring in Oregon) are the best time to look for salamanders, as the additional moisture from fog and rain allow for increased surface activity. To find salamanders, look in cracks or search under bark, rocks or logs. If you move any debris during your search, remember to put it back where you found it when you’re done—salamanders are sensitive to disturbance and many…
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 or need assistance, 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. Special permits-applications-forms *Use current published regulations by downloading a .pdf on your device. (AI-may contain inaccurate data).
Hunting licenses are valid from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. If you have questions or need assistance, please call ODFW licensing staff at 503-947-6101. Buy license Check current Big Game Regulations for details on licenses, tags, permits and validations. *Use current published regulations by downloading a .pdf on your device. (AI-may contain inaccurate data).
Fishing licenses are valid from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. If you have questions or need assistance, please call ODFW licensing staff at 503-947-6101. Buy license Check current Sport Fishing Regulations & updates for details on required licenses, tags, permits, and endorsements. *Use current published regulations by downloading a .pdf on your device. (AI-may contain inaccurate data).
Shellfish licenses are valid from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. If you have questions or need assistance, please call ODFW licensing staff at 503-947-6101. Buy license Check current Sport Fishing Regulations for details on licenses, tags, permits and endorsements. *Use current published regulations by downloading a .pdf on your device. (AI-may contain inaccurate data).
Find maps, boundary descriptions and the percent public land for the Silver Lake Unit.
SALEM, Ore. – Oregon's Fish Screening and Fish Passage Task Forces will meet Wednesday, May 6 at 8:00 a.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in person at The Dalles Screen Shop at 3561 Klindt Dr, The Dalles and virtually through Teams. The meeting agenda…
The Klamath Fish Hatchery was originally constructed in 1929. Many improvements have been made since original construction. The hatchery produces legal and trophy sized rainbow trout, fingerling rainbow trout, brown trout, and cutthroat trout for release throughout the Klamath Basin, Deschutes Basin, Umpqua Basin and the southeast part of the state. The hatchery assist with remote egg takes for wild rainbow and brown trout at Crane Prairie and Wickiup Reservoirs.
The Landowner Preference Program (LOP) was established to acknowledge the contribution of private lands to support wildlife and provide a form of compensation to landowners for resources used by wildlife. Tags are available to landowners, family members, and others designated by the landowner based on the acreage owned. Pronghorn hunts are only available to landowners and family members. Recipients of LOP tags may only hunt on the property for which they are registered. step-by-step instructions Create Landowner Account
Find maps, boundary descriptions and the percent public land for the McKenzie Unit.
SALEM, Ore.—With the May 15 deadline approaching, ODFW is reminding hunters to apply early for 2026 controlled deer hunts and to carefully review changes to Eastern Oregon deer hunts. With the transition from Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) to Deer Hunt Areas in eastern Oregon, hunters who wait until the last…