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SALEM, Ore.—ODFW is seeking qualified applicants to fill one sport fishing position and one commercial salmon industry position on the Restoration and Enhancement (R&E) Program Board. Interested individuals must apply by Oct. 6, 2025, use this form on the R&E Board page. The ideal sport fishing candidate will be a…
SALEM, Ore.— The Commission set 2026 groundfish regulations during their meeting in Salem today. The daily catch limit for lingcod will increase from 2 to 3 fish next year, since lingcod populations are healthy and bycatch of yelloweye rockfish (a protected species) is still low. The daily limit for general…
The Angler Education Program introduces sport fishing to beginners with an emphasis on youth and families. Programs are designed to provide a basic understanding of aquatic ecosystems and help people develop the skills, knowledge and responsibilities associated with angling. More information about ODFW Angler Education Program
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SALEM, Ore. – ODFW completed a final draft of the 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), now available online for public review. A virtual public meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 16 at 6 p.m., where ODFW staff will present highlights from the plan and answer questions. The public…
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Begin your hunting journey or as an experienced hunter seek to refine your skills. The ODFW Hunter Recruitment Program offers resources and training to help you learn to hunt successfully. Connect with Oregon's outdoor traditions, enhance your skills, and contribute to a culture of safe, ethical, and conservation-minded hunting and shooting sports. More information about ODFW Hunter Recruitment Program Classes and workshops are designed for adults 18+.
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CENTRAL BIG GAME HUNTING March 5, 2026 Currently open Cougar ( check current harvest numbers), Coyote, Elk ( Check regulations for specific dates and units) Announcements, resources Reminder to report your late season 2025 big game tags by April 15: Report your hunt 2026 spring bear: Draw results are available and the spring bear forecast is also online now, check your hunt areas and start scouting to prepare before the season opening on April 1. Submit your applications for 2026 controlled hunts by May 15. Big game harvest statistics - You'll find links to population, harvest and point summary reports…
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is giving away free wildlife forage seed to landowners in Central Point, Grants Pass, and Gold Beach on Wed., Oct. 1. Landowners are eligible for two 15-pound bags of seed to cover at least one acre of habitat for…
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Bear facts: Is it a black bear or a grizzly bear? Oregon is black bear country. Although native to the area, there are no longer grizzly bears in the state. The last grizzly bear recorded was killed in the late 1930s at Billy Meadows, north of Enterprise in Wallowa County. However, because black bears are often brown, people sometimes wonder what species of bear they have seen. Here is some information on bear identification. Q. Grizzly bears are brown and black bears are black. Correct? A. Not really. Grizzly bears can be brown, blond, grey, reddish or silver tipped. Black…
