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Change up your tactics to take more early season birds.
August 21, 2025
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Wildfire season in Oregon and access to the place you like to hunt, fish or recreate may be impacted. So be sure to check for access restrictions before heading out.
August 29, 2025
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Find links to the current fishing and hunting regulations, as well as in-season regulation updates. Anglers must check in-season updates before fishing, especially for salmon, steelhead and marine fish. These seasons are typically set during the calendar year and can change quickly based on abundance, catch rates, water conditions and other factors.
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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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Private lands account for just over half of Oregon's land base and include farms, range lands, wetlands, forests and stream corridors. To improve landowner-hunter relations and engage landowners in the conservation of fish and wildlife, the Oregon Legislature created the Access & Habitat (A&H) Program in 1993. The law established a funding mechanism to provide grants to private landowners, timber and agriculture corporations, sportsmen groups, natural resource agencies, and others for projects designed to increase public hunting access to private lands and/or improve wildlife habitat.
August 19, 2026
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A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island - an introduction. Part 1 of a 5 part series.
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ROSEBURG, Ore. – ODFW is hosting turkey hunting workshops around the state in April for both youth and adults. If you're a new hunter, or new to turkey hunting, consider joining us for a day of learning more about turkey hunting. Youth workshops April 4 workshops at Denman Wildlife Area…
March 5, 2026
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Hunting regulations level the playing field for all hunters and maintain fair chase standards. New technology threatens both.
October 2, 2025
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Learning where hunters have been successful in the past may help increase your chances of being successful in the future.
December 4, 2025
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As much of Oregon continues to experience years of on-going drought, hunters, anglers and wildlife viewers can expect the continued warm, dry conditions to impact their activities. This page includes tips to help you continue to enjoy the outdoors during drought conditions.
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Find maps, boundary descriptions and hunts available in the new Northeast Hunt Area. Download printable PDF map
November 15, 2025
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Find maps, boundary descriptions and hunts available in the new Southeast Hunt Area. Download printable PDF map
November 15, 2025