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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 retention opportunity and size limits. The structure of retention seasons is likely to change in 2026 with no New Year's Day opener in Bonneville and The Dalles pools, as quotas have been met in just a few days in recent years. Oregon and Washington will hold a joint state hearing Nov. 13, 2025 at 2 p.m. to discuss and lay out a new…

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.

This online module serves as the required training for Bighorn Ewe and Rocky Mountain Goat tag holders. It is recommended that Bighorn Ram hunters complete training also but it is not required. See more information below from the Big Game Hunting Regulations.

Major improvements are now complete at Yellowjacket Lake, about 30 miles northwest of Burns. The upgrades include a new fishing dock and kayak launch, both accessible to people with disabilities.

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

Whether it’s spending more time outdoors or harvesting food for the freezer, there are lots reasons to become a hunter. Here’s how to get from thinking about it to doing it.

This step-by-step guide will show you how to purchase leftover tags from the controlled hunt drawing. Leftover tags are available for purchase online beginning July 1 at 10 a.m. Remaining tags will be available from license vendors beginning July 2. 2026 Leftover Tag List

Scout out more information on how to prepare for this year's hunt season, take a look at the Hunter's plan for Big Game success

Check out the latest point summary reports for all big game, and use the information to strategize while deciding which controlled hunts to apply for next season. It's not too late to purchase Point Savers for each series, available now until November 30, 2026: Buy points for each series here

Legal shooting hours for Game Birds and Northwest Permit Goose for the 2026-27 hunting seasons.