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South Wallowa Hunt Area SW-02

Find maps, boundary descriptions and hunts available in the new South Wallowa Hunt Area SW-02. Download printable PDF map

November 15, 2025
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Devils Garden Hunt Area DG-02

Find maps, boundary descriptions and hunts available in the new Devils Garden Hunt Area. Download printable PDF map

November 13, 2025
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Poverty Basin Hunt Area PB-01

Find maps, boundary descriptions and hunts available in the new Poverty Basin Hunt Area. Download printable PDF map

November 15, 2025
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Point summary reports

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. Mark your calendar and apply early, starting December 1st: Apply now for a controlled hunt
September 30, 2025
Blacktail deer
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Buying an ODFW Wildlife Area parking permit

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife owns or manages nearly 200,000 acres of land set aside for wildlife use and public recreation. The ODFW Wildlife Area Parking Permit helps fund habitat improvements and visitor amenities such as parking, restrooms and interpretive signs at these wildlife refuges. Buy a Parking Permit
November 17, 2025
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Chronic Wasting Disease in Oregon

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal disease infecting deer, elk, and moose across North America. While CWD has not yet been detected in Oregon, it has been found in three bordering states – Idaho, California, and Washington. We have a chance to manage CWD if both hunters and wildlife managers work together. Get your animals tested and educate yourself and others about CWD. Ways to Get Tested Check Results Sign up for Updates
November 20, 2025
CWD Check Station
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Pioneer and other licenses for seniors

Pioneer and other licenses are available for senior hunters and anglers at a reduced cost.
January 7, 2026
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Living with cougars

Cougars currently occupy most of the available cougar habitat in the state and are expanding into lower quality habitats that include human habitation. At the same time, urban areas are expanding into cougar habitat due to population growth and development. Follow these tips to stay safe in cougar country.
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Using MyODFW.com

Due to customer demand for a more modern, easier-to-navigate website, ODFW is introducing MyODFW.com. This new mobile-friendly website was designed with the hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing customer in mind.
September 19, 2017
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Impact of drought on fish and wildlife

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Bowhunter Safety Education

Oregon's Bowhunter Safety Education Program teaches bowhunters the fundamentals of safe, responsible archery hunting with an appreciation and respect for the environment in which they hunt.
October 3, 2025
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Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat Orientation

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.
June 12, 2025
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NEW- Furbearer Trapping and Hunting Education NOW AVAILABLE Online

Study ahead: Oregon Furbearer Trapping and Hunting Regulations

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Various seasons

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Statewide

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Navigating the regulations

Turkey hunters should be aware of all state hunting regulations, but pay special attention to these things – all of which are listed in the table of contents of the Oregon Game Bird Hunting Regulations: Licensing and tags Shooting hours Legal hunting methods Turkey hunting opportunities The Game Bird Regulations are available both online and in print, both are organized in the same way. Licensing and tags In Oregon, all hunters older than 12 years need a hunting license. Kids 12-17 years old can buy a special, value-priced youth license that also includes fishing and shellfishing. In addition to a…
May 19, 2020
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How to check (and earn) preference points

Check your preference points.
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Wildfire and its impact on fish and wildlife

Most of the wildlife in Oregon evolved with wildfire. And even though fires are intensifying, they are nothing new to Oregon’s wild animals. There are also no documented cases of fires that have wiped out entire populations or species.
August 29, 2025
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Scouting for turkeys

Whether you’re out the night before preparing for your morning hunt, or studying the habits of a flock throughout the year, scouting ahead of your hunt will help you find more birds during your hunt. Use optics to spot birds With binoculars or a spotting scope you’ll be able to spot and study birds from a distance without spooking them. Don't be in a hurry when watching turkeys through binoculars or a spotting scope. The birds won’t know you’re there, so take time to study the hens and toms in the flock. See if there’s a big tom you want…
May 19, 2020
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Tami Wagner Wildlife Area Visitors' Guide

This 141-acre property along both sides of the Yachats River was first purchased in the early 1980s to provide forage for elk and help alleviate elk damage to surrounding agricultural land. It also provides public access to the Siuslaw National Forest along the Yachats River Highway, where there are few public access points.

February 07, 2018
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ODFW to host sage-grouse plan webinar July 17

SALEM, Ore. – ODFW staff will host a webinar on July 17 at 2 p.m., to introduce the public to the updated ODFW sage-grouse management plan. The Oregon Greater Sage-grouse Conservation Assessment and Strategy was last updated in 2011. The public is invited to learn about proposed changes to the…

July 10, 2025
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Harvested bear check-in

Resuming in 2022, successful bear hunters must appear in-person at an ODFW office to check in their bear's skull.
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