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Hunter's bounty from Big Game success

Hunter's Plan Hunter's Guide Hunter's Resources Hunter's Technique By following the Hunter's plan for big game success, you are now ready to reap the rewards.

September 10, 2025

Press Release

Commission adopts limited Umpqua River fall Chinook season

PENDLETON, Ore. ‐ The Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted a limited fall Chinook fishing and retention season on the mainstem Umpqua, Smith, and North Fork Smith rivers after receiving many public comments and hearing testimony from a Douglas County Commissioner, business owners and local anglers concerned about a proposed closure…

June 13, 2025

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Columbia River subarea all-depth opens to halibut angling beginning Aug. 17

NEWPORT, Ore – Pacific halibut angling opens Aug. 17, Sundays through Friday through Sept. 30 or until quota is reached in the Columbia River subarea (Leadbetter Pt., WA to Cape Falcon, OR) all-depth fishery. The daily bag limit is one Pacific halibut. The Columbia River subarea received a 5,000-pound allocation…

August 11, 2025

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How to buy an Oregon fishing license

You can purchase an Oregon fishing license online or at an ODFW licensed vendor. Here are step-by-step directions for purchasing online.

December 18, 2025

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Oregon shellfish regulations

Oregon has over 360 miles of coastline -- that's a big sandbox in which to take the family clamming and crabbing. They're open throughout the year and are suitable for everyone in the family. It's fun, it's easy, it's delicious.

January 5, 2024

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Wildfires: Impact on hunting, fishing, wildlife

Wildfire season in Oregon and access to the place you like to hunt, fish or recreate may be impacted. So be sure to check for access restrictions before heading out.

August 29, 2025

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Fishing with Cured Eggs

October 7, 2025

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Pronghorn hunting in Oregon

Pronghorn antelope are the fastest ungulates in North America and can reach speeds of up to 40 miles an hour. Oregon has about 25,000 pronghorn antelope, which are native to the Columbia Plateau and the High Desert shrublands of eastern Oregon.

January 8, 2026

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Waterway Access and Aquatic Invasive Species permits

To maintain boating access and to protect Oregon's waters from invasive species, all boaters must have the required permit. Visit ODFW's Electronic Licensing System to buy permits.

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Apply for an emergency hunt

An emergency hunt is an unanticipated hunt held on short notice to address acute agricultural damage. Many damage situations are addressed by controlled hunts during annual big game seasons. ODFW expects to implement very few emergency hunts during any year. On average, about 200 tags are issued annually statewide. Emergency hunt tags are in addition to tags for general seasons, controlled hunts or leftover hunts. Emergency hunt participants are selected from a list established on a county-by-county basis. You may apply for only one county.

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Roadkill Salvage Permits

It is legal to salvage meat from deer and elk struck by vehicles in Oregon. You must complete a free permit within 24 hours of salvaging and you must surrender the head and antlers to ODFW within 5 business days. Roadkill salvage application for deer and elk

December 2, 2025

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Fishing regulation updates

These updated rules were adopted after the current regulation booklet was printed, and supersede those printed regulations. Always check for regulation updates before fishing. Find crabbing and clamming updates

January 8, 2026

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Commission Meeting Schedule, Agendas, and Minutes

July 30, 2025

Workshop and Events

Steelhead 101 and Broodstock Collection - Troy, OR

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Oct 18 & 19, 2024

Location

Wenaha Wildlife Area, near Troy, OR 45°56'46.3"N 117°26'12.7"W

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CWD Testing

CWD is a fatal neurologic disease that has been detected in deer, elk, and moose in numerous states and Canadian provinces. While CWD has not yet been detected in Oregon, it has been found in three bordering states – Idaho, California, and Washington.

January 9, 2026

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Yellowjacket Lake in eastern Oregon access enhanced

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.

November 7, 2025

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OHRC Board to meet virtually on Sept. 3

CORVALLIS, Ore . — The Oregon Hatchery Research Center Board will meet virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, Sept. 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. In addition to the regularly scheduled items, the agenda includes a review of a proposal for use of the remaining OHRC Research Fund. The meeting…

August 28, 2025

Press Release

Wild adult fall Chinook salmon in the Snake River closed Sept. 19 to Oct. 31

Enterprise, Ore. – Beginning Friday, Sept. 19 through Friday, Oct. 31, harvest of wild adult Chinook salmon (non-adipose clipped, ≥ 24 inches) will be closed in the Snake River from the Oregon/Washington border upstream to Hells Canyon Dam. During this period, anglers may continue to harvest adipose-clipped (hatchery) fall Chinook…

September 18, 2025

Workshop and Events

Free Fishing Days & Events

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Various

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These events are throughout the state.

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Where to crab & clam in Siletz Bay

Siletz Bay, located at the south end of Lincoln City, is a very popular destination for beach-goers and clam diggers. Some of the highest density purple varnish clam beds are easily accessed here. Its proximity to the ocean also makes it a very productive seasonal crabbing area