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Before you apply for a controlled hunt, you'll need to know how to read a hunt number to find hunts that include what you want to hunt for, where you want to hunt and how you want to hunt.

The white sturgeon is one of Oregon's most iconic and distinctive fish species with a lineage dating back to the age of the dinosaurs. Due to population concerns, the sturgeon fishery is highly regulated in terms of size, seasons and retention. This article outlines what you need to know before planning a sturgeon fishing trip.

You caught it, now it's time to cook it—and what better time than during a holiday meal with your family and friends. We rounded up some recipes from various hunting and fishing organizations.

There are a variety of flatfish species that can be found off the Oregon coast.

ODFW believes everyone benefits from healthy fish and wildlife and from the chance to explore, connect and thrive outdoors. Join us as we strive to reach more people than ever and help us ensure that Oregon's natural resources are safe and accessible for all.

On Free Fishing Weekends, you don't need a license to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon. That's no license, no combined angling tag, no endorsement needed (so no Columbia River Basin Endorsement, Rogue-South Coast Steelhead Validations or Two-Rod Validations are required).

This newsletter provides a summary of Oregon’s 2023 sport halibut fishery.

This newsletter provides a summary of Oregon's 2023 sport bottomfish fishery.

The purpose of this project is to help us understand the impacts roads have on Oregon's wildlife, and to identify roadkill hot spots and vulnerabilities among different wildlife species. This information can help make roadways safer and reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions.

Spring bear is the first big game hunt of the season. Here's a look at what hunters can expect in 2024.

Harvest and effort data can help you identify promising places to hunt. This page includes maps showing harvest, hunter days, birds per hunter, and percent of birds harvested on public land.

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.‌

The Rogue-South Coast Steelhead Validation is required for all winter steelhead anglers fishing in the Rogue Basin or on the south coast from Dec. 1 to April 30. In addition, a harvest tag is required to keep wild winter steelhead in this area.‌ Visit e-regulations

One of ODFW’s newest wildlife areas, the Minam River WA harbors a wide variety of fish, wildlife and their habitats. Anglers can enjoy trout and mountain whitefish fishing, hunters can target deer and elk, and hikers can follow the Minam River Trail to the Eagle Cap Wilderness.

An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has caused the death of many wild and domestic birds in Oregon. Here’s what hunters and others need to know about the disease.

This list features some of the best performing videos of the year and takes viewers to unique parts of Oregon where biologists work to protect fish, wildlife and habitats for everyone to enjoy.

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

Frigid temperatures, frozen water, wary birds – the last month of duck hunting season can be tough. Here are some tips for closing the season strong.

For kids younger than 18, hunter education is required. For the volunteers who teach hunter education, the mandate it more personal.

Hunters who want to know more about Oregon’s mule deer management should sign up to receive updates and provide input on the ODFW administrative web site: Mule Deer Management Plan Update