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Didn't draw a big game tag this year? Here are some other ways to have a great hunting season.

Look for collection barrels where you hunt. Data gathered from wings and tails helps ODFW biologists look at population productivity and set seasons.

Resuming in 2022, successful bear hunters must appear in-person at an ODFW office to check in their bear's skull.

Oregon’s population of about 6,000 cougars occupies a wide variety of habitat across the state, offering a year-round, readily-accessible hunting opportunity.

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

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

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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

Oregon offers some great opportunities for the first-time hunter -- from deer and elk, to geese and ducks, to chukar and pheasants. Here are a few pointers to help you get started. Hunter's Guide Hunter's Resources Hunter's Technique Hunter's Bounty

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal disease infecting deer, elk, and moose across North America. While CWD has not yet been detected in Oregon, it has been found in three bordering states – Idaho, California, and Washington. We have a chance to manage CWD if both hunters and wildlife managers work together. Get your animals tested and educate yourself and others about CWD. Ways to Get Tested Check Results Sign up for Updates

Spring bear is the first big game hunting season of the year – just one reason it’s popular with a dedicated group of hunters.

The free disabled veteran combination license, and permit for disabled hunters and anglers make it easier for everyone to participate.

"I was out hunting near a reserve, and I shot a white-tailed deer. I didn’t know it was a white-tailed deer. The rules don’t say what kind of deer to hunt, they just say a deer, and I shot a deer, but I guess it’s a white-tail. What do I do now?" "Do I have to turn myself in to OSP?" -- recent call to ODFW

Take a look at what's coming this year! ODFW connects people to Oregon's great outdoors by offering a multitude of workshops and events throughout the year. Education programs cover Hunter Safety certification courses and field days, ability level and age specific workshops, and events for the entire family. Upcoming classes and workshops

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ODFW wants to make sure our uniformed service members are given the opportunity to participate in the outdoor recreation Oregon has to offer.

Information gleaned from the teeth of harvested black-tail deer will help ODFW biologists learn more about the deer population.