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SALEM, Ore.—Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8, 2025. No fishing/shellfish licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag or Columbia River Basin Endorsement or Two-Rod Validation) are required on these days. Both Oregon residents and nonresidents can fish for free. Oregon…
Protecting and enhancing Oregon’s fish and wildlife, and the habitats they use, for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations is at the heart of what we do.
The E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area came into existence in 1950 when the U.S. Government gave quitclaim title to the property to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The wildlife area covers approximately 1,788 acres, is located on Highway 99W about 10 miles north of Corvallis and is situated on the Willamette Valley floor. SHOTGUN RANGE BACK OPEN AS OF LATE OCTOBER 2025: The renovation is complete and the shotgun range is back open. Improvements include: four times as many shooting lanes, fully paved ADA-compliant walkway with pullouts that will make it easier for disabled shooters, a new covered pole…
SE BIG GAME HUNTING March 5, 2026 Currently open Cougar ( check current harvest numbers), Coyote Announcements, resources Reminder to report your late season 2025 big game tags by April 15: Report your hunt 2026 spring bear: Draw results are available and the spring bear forecast is also online now, check your hunt areas and start scouting to prepare before the season opening on April 1. Submit your applications for 2026 controlled hunts by May 15. Big game harvest statistics - You'll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports that can help you decide what hunts to apply…
SALEM, Ore.—As 2025 deer and elk hunting seasons begin, ODFW is ramping up its Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance statewide. Hunters are encouraged to take advantage of streamlined testing options and reminded that CWD check stations are mandatory to stop at when transporting harvested deer or elk. Sampling is quick…
SE Fishing February 26, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing Best fishing for wild, native trout in the Klamath Basin will be the Klamath River. The Upper Williamson River above Kirk Road Bridge is now open year round. Access remains available. Nice holdover trout in the Malheur River below Warmsprings right now. Crappie are abundant in Wolf Creek Reservoir with some nicer fish around 8 inches available. Crappie fishing in Owhyee Reservoir has been good. Bank fishing for rainbow trout has been good at Ana Reservoir. The Cascade Ramp at Hyatt is open. This year at Howard Prairie, the Grizzly…
ONTARIO, Ore.–The Fish and Wildlife Commission voted 5-1 to open a hatchery Chinook salmon season in the Coquille River, the first Chinook season since 2021, during their meeting today in Ontario. The Coquille River will be open for fall salmon fishing from Sept. 13-Oct. 15 from the Hwy 101 bridge…
