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How to report poaching

An experienced hunter witnessed a mule deer being poached. He was so rattled he forgot who to call and how to report the crime. Here are tips for what to do when you see poaching, then read on for this hunter’s story that bagged him a reward.

November 24, 2020

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How to hunt rabbit

Rabbit hunting is the third most popular type of hunting activity in the U.S., behind wild turkey and deer hunting. Few people take advantage of it in Oregon, but they should—rabbits and hares are abundant and there is no closed season or bag limit. Plus, they taste good!

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7 reasons to take a class or workshop with ODFW

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

February 4, 2026

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Rockfish recompression

Rockfish must be released when retention is prohibited or when an angler has reached the daily bag limit, but continues to fish for other species. However, releasing rockfish isn’t as simple as just dropping them back into the water. Some rockfish need help to get back down to deeper water to recover from a condition called barotrauma.

Press Release

UPDATE: More wild fall Chinook, continued wild coho opportunity for Oregon’s coastal rivers in 2026

UPDATE: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) did not authorize a wild coho season in the Alsea Basin for 2026 because escapement is not projected to meet full seeding requirements as required in the Oregon Coast Coho FMEP. Wild coho retention will remain closed in the Alsea Basin for the…

September 1, 2026

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Apply for an emergency hunt

An emergency hunt is an unanticipated hunt held on short notice to address acute agricultural damage. Many damage situations are addressed by controlled hunts during annual big game seasons. ODFW expects to implement very few emergency hunts during any year. On average, about 200 tags are issued annually statewide. Emergency hunt tags are in addition to tags for general seasons, controlled hunts or leftover hunts. Emergency hunt participants are selected from a list established on a county-by-county basis. You may apply for only one county.

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Responsible shed hunting

A growing number of people take to the woods in winter, looking for antlers that have been shed by Oregon’s deer and elk. This is a critical time for big game, and shed hunting responsibly can help protect vulnerable animals.

February 9, 2026

Press Release

Invasive golden mussels intercepted on incoming watercraft at Ashland inspection station

SALEM, Ore. – ODFW staff at the Ashland Boat Inspection Station found golden mussels on a watercraft that was being transported to a new owner from the Sacramento River Delta to Oregon on April 4. The watercraft was decontaminated at the inspection station and all golden mussels attached to the…

April 8, 2026

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Landowner Preference Program

The Landowner Preference Program (LOP) was established to acknowledge the contribution of private lands to support wildlife and provide a form of compensation to landowners for resources used by wildlife. Tags are available to landowners, family members, and others designated by the landowner based on the acreage owned. Pronghorn hunts are only available to landowners and family members. Recipients of LOP tags may only hunt on the property for which they are registered. step-by-step instructions Create Landowner Account

November 18, 2025

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New Sauvie Island Beaches Parking Permit required weekends and holidays June 15 – Labor Day; On sale June 1

SALEM, Ore.— Visitors to Sauvie Island's Walton, Collins, and North Unit beaches will need a new Sauvie Island Beaches Parking Permit on weekends and holidays from June 15 through Labor Day. This new permit applies only to these three beach areas during peak summer dates. It replaces the need for…

May 29, 2026

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Hunter's plan for Big Game success

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Help keep bears wild

Black bears are part of the natural ecosystem but conflict can occur when they enter our space, or we enter theirs. Follow these tips to help keep bears wild, and people safe.

Recreation Report

Fishing Report - Central Zone

Central Fishing September 10, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing: Anglers report good fishing for recently stocked trout in North and South Twin Lakes. Anglers can still fish for trout throughout the lower Deschutes. Using a large stonefly nymph or a double nymph setup with an indicator typically does well during the summer months. Water clarity and overall conditions at Kingsley Reservoir are great for fishing, should still be good opportunity for trout this summer. As the reservoir storage level recedes, anglers report productive brown trout fishing at Wickiup Reservoir. Anglers report excellent fishing for recently stocked and holdover trout…

September 05, 2017

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2024 Sport Halibut Newsletter

September 4, 2025

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ODFW Field Report August 2025

Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission

August 15, 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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10 tips for targeting ocean coho

Some anglers think coho are more aggressive and easier to catch while they’re still in the open waters of the ocean. Here are some tips for targeting coho on big water.

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Kokanee fishing in Oregon

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

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Hunting opportunities for youth

Mentored Youth Hunter Program allows youth 9 through 15 years of age to hunt without first passing an approved hunter safety education program. It gives unlicensed youngsters an unlimited opportunity to receive mentored, one-on-one field experience and training on the ethics, safety, responsibility and enjoyment of hunting while closely supervised by a licensed adult who is 21 years of age or older and who has a valid license and tag(s) for the dates, area and species being hunted. Register for the Mentored Youth Hunter Program free of charge online (in the youth account) or at any license sales agent where…

July 1, 2026

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Big game raffle and auction hunts

All funds raised by deer and elk auction and raffle tags go directly to the Access and Habitat Program. Funds raised by bighorn sheep, pronghorn, and Rocky Mountain goat auction and raffle tags go directly to the management of those species.

November 25, 2025