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Selecting a shotgun for turkey hunting

If you're a current bird hunter – upland or waterfowl – chances are you already have a shotgun you can use for turkey hunting. If you’re a new hunter here are some tips for buying a shotgun.

May 19, 2020

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A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island: Introduction

A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island - an introduction. Part 1 of a 5 part series.

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Controlled hunt navigation

Eastern Oregon mule deer are managed by Deer Hunt Areas. Check here for more details All other big game are managed by wildlife management units, including west side hunts. Refer to specific map units below. Find additional resources here How to apply for a controlled hunt Step-by-step directions to apply for a controlled hunt online and how to change your hunt choices. The deadline to apply for a big game controlled hunt is May 15. Apply for a controlled hunt Landowner preference guide

November 25, 2025

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How to make a group purchase in ELS

Creating a purchase group allows you to buy licenses, tags and other documents for family and friends, both online and with agents. After a customer has verified their account, they can be added to a purchase group using their ODFW ID# and the product catalog will reflect the correct products and pricing for each customer in the group. It is important to use customer group purchases as the attestation and acknowledgment is only being made by the customer that is present. Purchase now

November 18, 2025

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Eastern Oregon Deer Hunt Areas for 2026

November 25, 2025

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Furbearer trapping and hunting

Furtakers Harvest Reporting Report Online Mail/Fax

January 5, 2026

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Learn to fish

There are several ways to begin your fishing journey – you can join a friend or family member on their fishing trip, you can attend a free ODFW fishing event, or you can strike out on your own (don’t worry, you can do this). In this article you'll find out what gear you need and where to go fishing in Oregon, along with a few basics of the sport.

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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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Recreation Report

Game Bird Hunting Report - West Area

Western Oregon January 29, 2026 Currently open Duck & coot, Wilson's snipe, crow, brant, Canada, white-fronted & white goose Upland – Ruffed & blue grouse, chukar and Hungarian partridge, rooster pheasant, quail (mountain & CA), fall turkey (WMU's 14-30) Permits required for: band-tailed pigeons and sea ducks. For more information on permits. Announcements, resources A district-by-district look at how this year's migratory and upland bird seasons are shaping up. 2025-26 Game Bird Hunting Forecast Hunt by Reservation Program - ODFW's Hunt by Reservation Program connects bird hunters with private landowners. By making a reservation online, hunters receive a permit to…

September 21, 2017

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Fishing Report - Willamette Zone

Willamette fishing January 29, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing: The Willamette River and other water bodies are increasing in activity. Several waterbodies will be stocked with trout this week. Trout stocking Stocked the week of Jan 26-30: Walter Wirth Lake, Waverly Lake, Walter Wirth Lake, Junction City Pond, Timber Linn Lake, EE Wilson pond. Scheduled to be stocked Feb 2-6: Alder Lake, Sunnyside Park Pond, Waverly Lake, Row River Nature Park (Formerly Cottage Grove Pond, Dune Lake, Carter Lake, Alton Baker Canal, Timber Linn Junction, Walter Wirth Lake, Cleawox Lake, Lost Lake, EE Wilson Pond, Munsel Lake, Thissel Pond…

September 05, 2017

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How to fish for trout

More people in Oregon fish for trout than for any other kind of fish. Anglers can experience a lifetime of varied and rewarding adventures fishing for trout in Oregon’s shaded coastal streams, alpine lakes, urban ponds and high desert rivers.

November 17, 2025

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7 reasons to take a class or workshop with ODFW

Take a look at what's coming up this year! ODFW connects people to Oregon's great outdoors by offering a multitude of workshops and events throughout the year. Education programs cover required Hunter Safety certification courses, ability level and age specific workshops, and events for the entire family. You'll also find Hunter Safety Education courses and field days. Upcoming classes and workshops

January 28, 2026

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2025-26 Game Bird Hunting Forecast

September 22, 2025

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What’s New for 2026

January 7, 2026

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How to razor clam

Digging razor clams is a challenging and fun recreational pastime with delicious rewards. Continue reading to learn some fundamental skills needed to harvest razor clams.

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How to fish for steelhead

Steelhead have been called the ultimate game fish. These elusive and challenging fish can test an angler’s patience and persistence, but the reward is hooking into a fish that is famous worldwide for its line-peeling runs and spectacular, acrobatic fight.

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ODFW offices that sell licenses

Some of ODFW's smaller field offices are not staffed to sell licenses to the public. However, staff at our larger offices will be happy to help you buy your licenses, tags and other documents. Here is a list of those offices.

December 19, 2025

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2025-26 Fern Ridge game bird harvest statistics

Find the weekly statistics for waterfowl and upland game birds at Fern Ridge Wildlife Area.

September 15, 2017

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Commission agenda: September 12, 2025

Commission materials have moved to MyODFW.com: Commission materials have a new look. ODFW is working to transition its older odfw.com site to a new web platform. Some Commission pages that used to be on the older site have been moved over to MyODFW.com during this transition period. View the agenda Tour: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025- 8:00AM Holiday Inn Express 212 SE 10 th St Ontario, OR 97314 Meeting: Friday, September 12, 2025 - 8:00 AM Four Rivers Cultural Center 676 SW 5 th Avenue Ontario, OR 97314

August 15, 2025

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Recreation Report

Game Bird Hunting Report - East Area

EASTERN OREGON January 29, 2026 Currently open Upland: Eurasian collared dove, ruffed and blue grouse, rooster pheasant, chukar/ Hungarian partridge, quail, *fall turkey (*Check regulations for specific units and boundaries) Duck, scaup, Wilson's snipe, crow, brant, Mid-Columbia zone - Canada, white fronted and white goose Upcoming Season High desert & Blue Mountain zones – Canada goose (Opens Dec 9) Announcements, resources A district-by-district look at how this year's migratory and upland bird seasons are shaping up. 2025-26 Game Bird Hunting Forecast Hunt by Reservation Program - ODFW's Hunt by Reservation Program connects bird hunters with private landowners. By making a…

September 05, 2017