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Turkey hunters should be aware of all state hunting regulations, but pay special attention to these things – all of which are listed in the table of contents of the Oregon Game Bird Hunting Regulations: Licensing and tags Shooting hours Legal hunting methods Turkey hunting opportunities The Game Bird Regulations are available both online and in print, both are organized in the same way. Licensing and tags In Oregon, all hunters older than 12 years need a hunting license. Kids 12-17 years old can buy a special, value-priced youth license that also includes fishing and shellfishing. In addition to a
May 19, 2020
Workshop and Events
Date
July 23, 2022
Location
Green Peter Reservoir by Kokanee Power Oregon
Landing page
Build a wood duck house to encourage nesting. Walk a stream counting steelhead redds. Teach families to fish. Just some of the things ODFW volunteers do to help protect and enhance Oregon's natural resources. Current volunteer opportunities
August 21, 2023
Article
This newsletter provides a summary of Oregon's 2023 sport bottomfish fishery.
March 26, 2024
Species and Subspecies
Hunting 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 practice "leave no trace" to preserve their habitat. Listen to a chorus of treefrogs, and check out our fun facts on Oregon's frogs.
Species and Subspecies
Oregon has 15 native snake species, from the beautifully colored California Mountain kingsnake to the rubber boa, a constrictor. Interestingly, the sharptail snake appears to specialize in feeding on slugs. And did you know that of our native snakes, only the Western rattlesnake has poisonous venom that's dangerous to humans? ODFW has a fun fact sheet for kids of any age, and a more in-depth brochure, Living with Snakes.
Recreation Report
Nov. 20, 2024 If there's not a photo, it didn't happen Submit your fishing photo to ODFW and we might use it here or elsewhere on MyODFW.com. Best bets for weekend fishing: Junction City Pond was recently stocked with about 100 "retired" adult summer steelhead. Walter Wirth Lake recently got 1,500 legal-size trout and 125 extra-large brood trout. Trout stocking Scheduled to be stocked the week of Nov. 18: Row River Nature Park Pond, Mt. Hood Pond Recently stocked (week of Nov. 11): Junction City Pond, Alton Baker Canoe Canal, Turner Lake Check out the 2024 trout stocking schedule. Trout
September 05, 2017
Article
Abundant rainfall feeds the massive Willamette River watershed, tamed by a system of reservoirs stocked annually with hundreds of thousands of rainbow trout. Some of these reservoirs also grow trophy-size largemouth and smallmouth bass, and lots of bluegill, brown bullhead and crappies. Salmon and steelhead navigate the Willamette and its productive tributaries, many of which are also home to rainbow and cutthroat trout.
Recreation Report
Nov. 20, 2024 If there’s not a photo, it didn’t happen Submit your fishing photo to ODFW and we might use it here or elsewhere on MyODFW.com. Best bets for weekend fishing Staff recently caught and released a 32-inch tiger trout at Diamond Lake. Just sayin'. Anglers are starting to target early winter steelhead on the mainstem Umpqua. Thanks to recent rains, Chinook are now spread throughout the Chetco and Elk rivers. Galesville Reservoir continues to produce good warmwater fishing and some large trout, too. Lost Creek Reservoir remains a good bet for trout anglers. Trout stocking Trout stocking is
September 05, 2017
Species and Subspecies
Features: Eulachon smelt ( Thaleichthys pacificus) grow to be 6-9 inches long and live 3-5 years. They have elongated bodies with relatively large mouths. They are blueish on top and silvery on their sides and bellies. Habitat: The Pacific smelt spends most of its life in the ocean, migrating up rivers, including the Columbia and its tributaries, to spawn. The eggs attach to gravelly, woody, or sandy substrate of the river bottoms, but upon hatching the juvenile smelt get swept downstream back to the ocean. Technique: Dip netting for smelt when they run in the Sandy River is a great
Recreation Report
Nov. 20, 2024 If there’s not a photo, it didn’t happen Submit your fishing photo to ODFW and we might use it here or elsewhere on MyODFW.com. Best bets for weekend fishing The Metolius River continues to be excellent for mountain whitefish, redband trout and bull trout. The Metolius from Allingham Bridge to the headwaters closed for the season on Nov. 1. Anglers report great success catching recently stocked trophy trout averaging 3 pounds in the Fall River. Anglers and guides continue to report good nymphing for trout and whitefish on the Crooked River below Bowman Dam. Trout fishing has
September 05, 2017
Recreation Report
Nov. 20, 2024 If there’s not a photo, it didn’t happen Submit your fishing photo to ODFW and we might use it here or elsewhere on MyODFW.com. Current and upcoming fishing opportunities The fall salmon season is winding down on the Columbia River. See regulation updates for details. Announcements 2025 sturgeon retention The 2025 sturgeon retention dates have been set for above Bonneville. See the news release for details: States set 2025 sturgeon retention seasons For the latest regulations, including in-season changes See the fishing regulations update page. Fish consumption advisories The Oregon Health Authority has issued consumption guidelines for
September 05, 2017
Article
Oregon has everything it takes to be on any big game hunter's bucket list: Over 34 million acres of public land open to hunters. Diverse habitats from coastal rain forests to eastern deserts, with a couple of mountain ranges in between. Trophy opportunities include deer and elk.
Recreation Report
Nov. 20, 2024 If there’s not a photo, it didn’t happen Submit your fishing photo to ODFW and we might use it here or elsewhere on MyODFW.com. Best bets for weekend fishing Fishing for native redband trout has been good on the Blitzen and lower Owyhee rivers. Anglers have been consistently catching trout in Malheur Reservoir using a variety of methods. Pole Creek Reservoir is holding some nice trout up to 18 inches. Best bet in the Klamath Basin is the Klamath River or Klamath Lake. Trout stocking Stocking is scheduled to resume in March 2025. Check out the 2025
September 05, 2017
Species and Subspecies
Features: In breeding plumage, green-winged drakes have a cinnamon-colored head with a green eye-stripe, gray back, flanks, and a bright patch of iridescent green on the rear of the wing (speculum). Hens are brown with a green speculum. Habitat: Green-winged teal are primarily winter migrants in Oregon. They are puddle (dabbling) ducks that prefer shallow areas like ponds and marshes, where they feed on or near the surface of the water by tipping up. Techniques: Teal are early migrants that begin arriving in Oregon in August but will continue to arrive into November. There are good early season hunts in
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Salmon, steelhead and smallmouth bass offer world-class fishing here year-round. Rainbow trout are stocked in the upper Rogue and in lakes nestled in settings as varied as fir forest and wind-swept dune. Big reservoirs provide fishing for trout and for thriving populations of largemouth bass, catfish, perch and crappie. Coastal bays serve as gateways to rich offshore reef fisheries, and miles of public beach welcome anglers to fish for surfperch against a backdrop of rugged capes.
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Take the Western Native Trout Challenge and you’ll learn about native trout and where to find them, earn bragging rights and rewards, and help the Western Native Trout Initiative (WNTI) conserve 21 native trout and char species in 12 states.
May 24, 2019
Article
The north coast area includes the Lower Columbia River downstream of St. Helens to the Pacific Ocean, and the Oregon Coast from Astoria south to Yachats. The Columbia, and particularly its backwaters and sloughs, provide excellent fisheries for bass, crappie, and catfish.
September 15, 2017
Article
ODFW has been reviewing big game hunting to simplify regulations, provide fair and consistent opportunity and ensure biological objectives are met. Here's how you can be a part of the review process. Sign up for email or text updates
August 17, 2020
Article
Oregon has miles and miles of small rivers and creeks where anglers can enjoy simple techniques, a sense of solitude and a taste of adventure.
