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Big Game Hunting Report - Columbia Area

COLUMBIA BIG GAME HUNTING January 15, 2026 Currently openCougar ( Check current harvest numbers), coyote, controlled 600 series deer and 200 series antlerless elk. ( Check regulations for specific dates and units) Announcements, resources 2025 Big Game Hunting Forecast Big game harvest statistics - You'll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports that can help you decide what hunts to apply for next season. Please report elk with hoof disease - If you see elk showing signs of elk hoof disease, including lame or limping elk or elk with damaged, injured, missing or deformed hooves, please report it…

September 05, 2017

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2025-26 Sauvie Island Wildlife Area Game Bird Harvest Statistics

Duck season has begun, plan your Sauvie Island hunt using the reservation summaries and daily harvest reports to increase your odds of success.‌

October 09, 2025

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Leave young wildlife in the wild

Young animals are rarely orphaned, so leave them where you find them. Chances are good mom is nearby, just waiting for you to leave before she returns to her baby. Leaving young wildlife where they are is the right thing to do, picking it up and taking it home is illegal.

December 3, 2025

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Easy angling in Oregon, Introduction

We've asked our fish biologists throughout the state to pick their favorite family fishing locations. These spots are great for novice and experienced anglers alike.

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Where to crab & clam in Coos Bay

Coos Bay is Oregon’s largest bay. The lower bay (areas from the ocean entrance to the airport) is “marine dominated”, meaning there is little freshwater influence, and offers some of Oregon’s most productive shellfishing opportunities.

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Big Game Hunting: Seasons

Spring, fall and winter are the seasons when most big game hunters will be in the woods or on the grasslands. Visit e-regulations

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Big Game Hunting Report - Northeast Area

NE BIG GAME HUNTING January 15, 2026  Currently open  Cougar ( Check current harvest numbers), coyote, elk ( Check regulations for specific dates and units) Announcements, resources  2025 Big Game Hunting Forecast Big game harvest statistics - You'll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports that can help you decide what hunts to apply for next season. Please report elk with hoof disease - If you see elk showing signs of elk hoof disease, including lame or limping elk or elk with damaged, injured, missing or deformed hooves, please report it using this online form. Coyote and wolf…

September 21, 2017

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10 tips to catch more winter steelhead

Successful steelhead fishing is more about developing a good strategy for finding fish than about fussing over gear, techniques and colors. (Although pink worms really do work!)

photo of an anglers holding a winter steelhead

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Big Game Hunting Report - Southeast Area

SE BIG GAME HUNTING January 15, 2026 Currently open Cougar ( Check current harvest numbers), coyote Check regulations for current elk seasons Always check regulations for exact season dates and open areas prior to hunting big game. Announcements, resources 2025 Big Game Hunting Forecast Big game harvest statistics - You'll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports that can help you decide what hunts to apply for next season. Please report elk with hoof disease - If you see elk showing signs of elk hoof disease, including lame or limping elk or elk with damaged, injured, missing or…

September 21, 2017

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How to make a group purchase in ELS

Creating a purchase group allows you to buy licenses, tags and other documents for family and friends, both online and with agents. After a customer has verified their account, they can be added to a purchase group using their ODFW ID# and the product catalog will reflect the correct products and pricing for each customer in the group. It is important to use customer group purchases as the attestation and acknowledgment is only being made by the customer that is present. Purchase now

November 18, 2025

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Fishing Report - Northwest Zone

NW Fishing January 15, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing Winter steelhead fishing is fair to good on the North Coast. The North Fork Nehalem, Necanicum River, and Lower Columbia tributaries (Gnat Cr, Big Cr, and Klaskanine R) all have hatchery steelhead being caught. The Nestucca and Wilson Rivers also have hatchery steelhead returning and those fisheries are off to a good start when conditions are right. Fishing conditions are good right now, but dropping flows will have streams low and clear before too long. Coffenbury Lake and Vernonia Pond have both been stocked with surplus hatchery winter steelhead to…

September 05, 2017

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Upland birds harvest information

Historic harvest statistics can guide you to areas with good habitat that support healthy bird populations.

March 27, 2024

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2025 spring bear hunting forecast

Spring bear is the first big game hunt of the season. Here's a look at what hunters can expect in 2025.

March 25, 2025

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Easy angling in the Southwest Zone

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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How to crab

Oregon crabbing is a year-round activity that can almost always yield a successful trip. Crabbing trips require minimal gear, often available for rent in coastal towns, and while boat crabbing increases your likelihood for success, dockside crabbing is easy and very accessible. Before crabbing, be aware of crab regulations. Knowledge of where, when, and how to crab will increase your chances for success. Learn where to crab

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Commission agenda: August 15, 2025

Commission materials have moved to MyODFW.com: Commission materials have a new look. ODFW is working to transition its older odfw.com site to a new web platform. Some Commission pages that used to be on the older site have been moved over to MyODFW.com during this transition period. View the agenda Meeting: Friday, August 15, 2025 - 8:00 AM Oregon Dept of Fish and Wildlife Commission Room 4034 Fairview Industrial DR SE Salem, OR 97302

August 15, 2025

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Minam River Wildlife Area visitor guide

Public Comment Period is now closed as of 10/17/25. ODFW is in the process of finalizing the Minam River Wildlife Area draft management plan and is currently asking for public comment. Draft documents can be found here. Once finalized, the adaptive MRWA Management Plan will be reviewed within five years and at least every 10 years thereafter to make any necessary changes. Recording of Sept. 17, 2025 public webinar for Minam River Wildlife Area draft management plan review.

Wildflowers in bloom on Minam area uplands

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2024 Sport Halibut Newsletter

September 4, 2025

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Contact Us

Whether it's concerns about your local fishery, questions about an upcoming hunt, or comments about an agency policy, we want to hear from you. Please feel free to call or send us an e-mail.

September 05, 2017

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Easy angling in the Central Zone

Known for its high desert climate, sage-covered canyons, glacial peaks and mountain lakes, this zone is defined by the reach of Oregon’s finest trout stream. The Deschutes River is no bigger than a creek when it passes close by South Twin Lake on its way toward Wickiup and Crane Prairie reservoirs. But it soon gains power enough to grow athletic rainbow trout. The considerably tamer Crooked River offers good practice if you’re just learning how to keep your footing in a slippery freestone stream.