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Fishing isn’t hard, but it can be confusing to know how to begin. Here’s a step-by-step approach to get from thinking about it to doing it.

Whether it’s spending more time outdoors or harvesting food for the freezer, there are lots reasons to become a hunter. Here’s a step-by-step approach to get from thinking about it to doing it.

New for 2021, all eastern Oregon archery deer hunting is controlled. We talked with several experts for their thoughts on what to expect—and provide some resources to help you choose a hunt this year .

Join the community scientists who have shared their wildlife observations in Oregon throughout the iNaturalist app. Record your sightings of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles from around the state and contribute valuable data to wildlife conservation.

Fishing isn’t hard, but it can be confusing to know how to begin. Here’s the information you’ll need to get from thinking about it to doing it.

Check if you drew your tag for the upcoming season. You can also learn why you did not draw your tag.

Whether it’s spending more time outdoors or harvesting food for the freezer, there are lots reasons to become a hunter. Here’s how to get from thinking about it to doing it.

Whether it’s spending more time outdoors or harvesting food for the freezer, there are lots reasons to become a hunter. Here’s how to get from thinking about it to doing it.

ODFW has been reviewing big game hunting to simplify regulations, provide fair and consistent opportunity and ensure biological objectives are met. Here's how you can be a part of the review process. Sign up for email or text updates

ODFW has been reviewing big game hunting to simplify regulations, provide fair and consistent opportunity and ensure biological objectives are met. Here's what’s happening for 2022 and how to comment. Sign up for email or text updates

Digging for razor and bay clams is fun, easy and tasty.

If you love Dungeness crab, you’ll love that you can harvest them yourself.

Kokanee are fun to catch, delicious to eat , and found in lakes and reservoirs throughout the state.

With some simple, inexpensive gear and a little knowledge, anglers of all ages can enjoy a day of marine fishing.

Trout are Oregon's most popular game fish but there are several species and not all are open to fishing. Learn how to identify them correctly, and find some tips for catching them too.

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.

In some Oregon state waters catch-and-release fishing is required in order to protect valuable fish resources. One way anglers can help maintain and restore native fish populations is to learn how to catch and release wild fish properly.

Dedicated fly-anglers don’t stop fishing in the winter, instead they adjust their tactics to the colder conditions.

Due to increasing numbers of elk on private land and chronic elk damage, ODFW is piloting a new general season elk damage tag

Ice fishing is becoming increasingly popular in Oregon as anglers look for new ways to enjoy fishing year-round. Here are some tips to get you started.