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14 tips for ice fishing in Oregon

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.
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Eastern Oregon Deer Hunt Areas for 2026

November 25, 2025
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Fishing Report - Northeast Zone

NE Fishing September 17, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing: Morgan Lake has reopened with bass and trout. Fishing for trout will be best near shore especially on the South end of the lake near the inlet of the Wallowa River. Kokanee have started spawning in the Wallowa River above the lake. They can readily be seen throughout Wallowa Lake State Park and make for some great fall wildlife viewing. Try Willow Creek Reservoir for trout, bass, and crappie. Penland Lake is producing limits of rainbow trout. Try warmwater fishing for bass in the lower Grand Ronde. Trout stocking Stocking…

September 05, 2017
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Summer Lake Wildlife Area Visitors' Guide

Summer Lake Wildlife Area was established in 1944, with primary objectives of protecting and improving waterfowl habitat and providing a public hunting area. It is now a popular destination for hunting, wildlife viewing and environmental education due to its geographic setting, the abundance of wildlife present and species diversity.

March 07, 2018
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13 (lucky!) early season duck hunting tips

Change up your tactics to take more early season birds.
August 21, 2025
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Living with Raccoons

March 27, 2026
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Commission agenda: May 15, 2026

View the agenda Meeting: Friday, May 15, 2026 - 8:30 Salem- Virtual Viewing Room- Classroom 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr SE Salem, OR 97302
May 15, 2026
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65 places to go fishing in Lane County

Lane County offers so much to explore — from coastal lakes and rivers to mountain lakes and streams. The Willamette River runs through the Eugene-Springfield metro area and is fed by three major rivers: the McKenzie, Middle Fork Willamette and Coast Fork Willamette. Florence is surrounded by large dune lakes, the Siuslaw River and Pacific Ocean. With so many places to fish, it’s no wonder Lane County is an angler’s paradise. For current regulations, call your local ODFW office or check MyODFW.com.
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Commission agenda: August 15, 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 Meeting: Friday, August 15, 2025 - 8:00 AM Oregon Dept of Fish and Wildlife Commission Room 4034 Fairview Industrial DR SE Salem, OR 97302
August 15, 2025
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Sport bottomfish seasons

Updated December 31, 2025 Subscribe for Sport Bottomfish Regulation Updates

December 08, 2017
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50 places to go fishing within 60 minutes of Medford

Let’s go fishing! not enough time? Think again. If you live in the Medford area, there are a number of places you can get to in less than an hour. Directions, mileage, and times are approximate.
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7 things to consider if you didn’t draw a tag

Didn't draw a big game tag this year? Here are some other ways to have a great hunting season.
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2025-26 Game Bird Hunting Forecast

September 22, 2025
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How to hunt waterfowl

Oregon supports diverse waterfowl populations, from sea ducks in coastal saltwater to puddle ducks in the alkali basins of southeast Oregon. You might think you need lots of gear (decoys, boats, a trained dog) to hunt ducks and geese, but you don’t. All of these things are nice but not necessary. All you really need is a hunting license/tag, shotgun, shells and some basic identification skills.
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2026 Big Game hunting forecast

An exceptionally mild and warm 2025/2026 winter across much of Oregon has provided good over-winter survival for Oregon's deer and elk herds. Drought impacted areas got a short reprieve in spring before dry conditions returned in late summer and recent rains with cooler temperatures offer a temporary fix as fall moves into winter. Big game fitness and resiliency heading into fall hunting seasons will vary by region. Scroll down to find the field reports for Oregon hunt zones. Get your animal tested for CWD:  While it's never been found in Oregon, CWD has been detected in most surrounding states and…
September 2, 2026
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Sauvie Island Wildlife Area Visitors Guide

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.

February 05, 2018
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10 ways to be a better cougar hunter

Oregon’s population of about 6,000 cougars occupies a wide variety of habitat across the state, offering a year-round, readily-accessible hunting opportunity.
August 29, 2019
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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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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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High lakes stocking schedule - Umpqua District

Includes lakes in the Umpqua National Forest and the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness.
June 21, 2019