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Press Release

Youth hunters can register now for free pheasant hunting events

Events in Coquille, Central Point, Monmouth, Eugene, Irrigon, John Day, Klamath Falls, La Grande, Madras, Portland, Tygh Valley SALEM, Ore.—Youth hunters (age 17 and under) who will have completed hunter education by the time of the event can sign up now for ODFW's free pheasant hunts happening around the state…

August 5, 2025

Workshop and Events

Fly-Fishing Workshop - Camp Sherman

Date

May 16, 2026

Location

Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery - 7500 Forest Service Rd 14 Camp Sherman, OR 97730

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How to purchase leftover tags

This step-by-step guide will show you how to purchase leftover tags from the controlled hunt drawing. Leftover tags are available online beginning July 1 at 10 a.m. Remaining tags will be available from license vendors beginning July 3. 2025 Leftover Tag list

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ODFW’s electronic licensing system (ELS)

Buy licenses & tags online and print them immediately from any printer—or choose electronic tagging to display your documents and tag fish and game through the MyODFW mobile app on your phone. Buy a license

December 19, 2025

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Pioneer and other licenses for seniors

Pioneer and other licenses are available for senior hunters and anglers at a reduced cost.

January 7, 2026

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How to buy a license or tag

Directions for purchasing a license or tag online or from a license vendor, for redeeming your Sports Pac voucher, and purchasing a tag after the sale deadline. Buy Online

November 14, 2025

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Hunting bear in Oregon

Oregon offers spring and fall bear hunting seasons. Spring bear season requires a controlled hunt application, while fall bear is an entirely general season hunt. Apply for a controlled hunt

February 19, 2026

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Report your hunt

If you bought a tag you must report, even if you weren't successful or didn't hunt. Report your hunt online or at an ODFW license vendor. Hunters have until January 31 (or April 15 if purchased a late tag) each year to report their previous year's hunts.

December 8, 2025

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Tips for e-tagging fish and game

The ODFW electronic licensing system makes it easy to tag your harvest for salmon, steelhead and halibut, as well as your deer and elk on your phone through the MyODFW app. Here are some tips for completing the task.

September 5, 2025

Press Release

ODFW's Private Forest Accord Mitigation Advisory Committee to meet July 15

SALEM, Ore. – The Private Forest Accord Mitigation Advisory Committee will hold its regularly occurring meeting, virtually on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. For a full agenda and virtual login information about the meeting, please visit: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/habitat/PFA/meetings.html The public is welcome to attend virtually. The Private Forest Accord Mitigation Fund was established…

July 10, 2025

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Buying an ODFW Wildlife Area parking permit

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife owns or manages nearly 200,000 acres of land set aside for wildlife use and public recreation. The ODFW Wildlife Area Parking Permit helps fund habitat improvements and visitor amenities such as parking, restrooms and interpretive signs at these wildlife refuges. Buy a Parking Permit

November 17, 2025

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Waterway Access and Aquatic Invasive Species permits

To maintain boating access and to protect Oregon's waters from invasive species, all boaters must have the required permit. Visit ODFW's Electronic Licensing System to buy permits.

February 4, 2026

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Press Release

ODFW's Private Forest Accord Mitigation Advisory Committee will meet Feb. 10

SALEM, Ore. – The Private Forest Accord Mitigation Advisory Committee will hold its regularly occurring meeting, virtually on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. For a full agenda and virtual login information about the meeting, please visit: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/habitat/PFA/meetings.html The public is welcome to attend virtually. The Private Forest Accord Mitigation Fund was…

February 6, 2026

Press Release

ODFW's Private Forest Accord Mitigation Advisory Committee will meet June 10

SALEM, Ore. – The Private Forest Accord Mitigation Advisory Committee will hold its regularly occurring meeting, virtually on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. For a full agenda and virtual login information about the meeting, please visit: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/habitat/PFA/meetings.html The public is welcome to attend virtually. The Private Forest Accord Mitigation Fund was established…

June 3, 2025

Workshop and Events

Spring Chinook Plunking Clinic

Every spring, Chinook salmon, also known as ‘springers', begin their migration up the Columbia River.

Date

March 28, 2026

Location

Meet at NW Gillihan Rd & Sauvie Island Park & Ride (45.629599, -122.815603)

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Ocean Endorsement

In 2025, the Oregon Legislature established the Ocean Endorsement through House Bill 2342 to generate dedicated funding for marine fish research and assessments. Funds will support critical surveys for popular marine species like black rockfish and build on survey techniques pioneered by ODFW's Marine Fisheries Research Team.

March 12, 2026

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Replacement Hunter Safety Education card request

ORDER Replacement Hunter Safety Card

March 2, 2026

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How to check (and earn) preference points

Check your preference points.

Press Release

Fish Restoration and Enhancement Board to meet on Sept. 30

SALEM, Ore. — ODFW's Fish Restoration and Enhancement Board will meet in person on Tuesday, Sept. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Redmond at The Lodge at Eagle Crest. The meeting will occur in person and via Teams, and members of the public may attend the meeting in…

September 16, 2025

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Visiting Sauvie Island Wildlife Area's Beaches

Get a Free Sauvie Island Beaches Pass here