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Oregon's 33 hatcheries produce about 40 million fish annually and you can visit them. They offer the chance to see fish – from eggs to brooders – and an opportunity to learn how they are raised. Oregon's hatcheries are important for anglers and the public because they directly provide fish for angling, help rebuild native fish populations, and offer educational programs. They are also vital to supporting the cultural heritage of Tribes. Hatcheries offer great wildlife viewing, interpretive displays and some provide boating and angling access. Did you know that ODFW rears 10 species of fish including steelhead/rainbow trout, brook…
Sauvie Island Wildlife Area protects vital waterfowl habitat and provides a public hunting area while supporting a rich diversity of wildlife, including hundreds of bird, mammal, reptile, and plant species.
Located near the Elkhorn Mountain Range, Elkhorn Wildlife Area is best known for Rocky Mountain elk and mule deer herds that use the area during the winter. To keep deer and elk from feeding on agriculture lands when they come down from snow-covered higher elevations, ODFW operates 10 feeding sites on the area to feed 1,400 elk and 800 deer during the winter months.
SALEM, Ore. – ODFW staff received a report of an incident involving a coyote biting an adult along Orchard Heights Rd., just outside the city limits of West Salem that occurred on Feb. 11. The Polk County Sherriff's Office (PCSO) initially responded to the area to conduct a site investigation…
Our Mission The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) Hunter Recruitment Program is dedicated to strengthening and growing Oregon's hunting and shooting sports community. We provide hands-on skills training, promote a culture of safety, ethics, and conservation, and foster a positive public perception of hunting and shooting sports. Our goal is to build confidence, knowledge, and skills for both new and seasoned hunters, supporting a lasting connection to Oregon's rich outdoor traditions. Workshops are offered statewide throughout the year. View and register for an upcoming event: Classes and W or kshops.
COLUMBIA BIG GAME HUNTING September 10, 2026 Currently open Archery deer and elk, bear, cougar ( check current harvest numbers), coyote, youth only controlled series hunts, general season antlerless elk damage, premium, auction and raffle hunts. Season openings beginning in September Western gray squirrel *Check Big Game regulations for hunt details and purchase your license and required species tag before hunting. Announcements and resources Gear up for this year's Big Game Hunting Forecast and get ahead of the game! Big game statistics - You'll find links to population, harvest and maps that can help you decide where to hunt this…
NW BIG GAME HUNTING September 10, 2026 Currently open Archery deer and elk, bear, cougar ( check current harvest numbers), coyote, youth only controlled series hunts, general season antlerless elk damage, premium, auction and raffle hunts. Season openings beginning in September Western gray squirrel (9/15) *Check Big Game regulations for hunt details and purchase your license and required tag before hunting. Announcements and resources Gear up for this year's Big Game Hunting Forecast and get ahead of the game! Big game statistics - You'll find links to population, harvest and maps that can help you decide where to hunt this…
SE BIG GAME HUNTING September 10, 2026 Currently open Bear, cougar ( check current harvest numbers), coyote, youth only controlled series hunts, premium, auction and raffle hunts, controlled pronghorn and bighorn sheep Season openings beginning in September Western gray squirrel *Check Big Game regulations for hunt details and purchase your license and required species tag before hunting. Announcements and resources Gear up for this year's Big Game Hunting Forecast and get ahead of the game! Big game statistics - You'll find links to population, harvest and maps that can help you decide where to hunt this season. Check the Leftover…
EASTERN OREGON September 10, 2026 Current Season: Mourning dove, ruffed and blue grouse, Rooster pheasant and Quail (Western Oregon), Turkey (Select WMU's) Announcements, resources 2026-27 Game Bird Regulations online and available at ODFW licensed agents and vendors. Buy your 2026-27 bird stamp(s) and validations - Available for purchase now: upland and waterfowl validations, federal duck stamp and don't skip the HIP survey. Redeem your sports-pac vouchers before entering the field to hunt. Don't miss the Youth Upland Game Bird Hunts register now. Plan this season's hunts with prior year game bird harvest summaries. ODFW's Hunt by Reservation Program connects bird hunters with private landowners…
The FRWA was created by a licensing agreement signed in 1957 and modified in 1982 and 2008, between the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Oregon Game Commission. This agreement authorized the state to develop, conserve, and manage all wildlife resources on 5,261 acres of land and water within the Fern Ridge Project. ODFW also acquired the 309 acre Coyote Creek South and 224 acre Coyote Creek Northeast units in 2013 and 2015, respectively. The wildlife area now totals 5,794 acres.
Following droughts in the 1930s that affected most of North America, major conservation efforts, by both private and governmental entities, were enacted to reverse trends of degrading and disappearing wetlands. During this time period there was a major creation and expansion of federal wildlife refuges and state wildlife areas. As the concept of waterfowl flyway management was endorsed and developed, wildlife areas were acquired and managed as part of a larger plan focused on migratory waterfowl needs. LMWA was one of several wetland-focused wildlife areas established in Oregon. Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area was established in 1949, with primary objectives of…