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7 reasons to target trout in small streams

Oregon has miles and miles of small rivers and creeks where anglers can enjoy simple techniques, a sense of solitude and a taste of adventure.‌

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Turkey Hunter's Guide

Spring is prime turkey hunting season. This is breeding season and successful hunters often set up in a well-camouflaged location and try to call a male turkey into shooting range. To see a male turkey, also called a gobbler, come strutting and gobbling into range is heart-stopping moment for any turkey hunter.

March 24, 2026

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10 steps to becoming an angler

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.

April 15, 2026

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Saddle Mountain Unit 10

Find maps, boundary descriptions and the percent public land for the Saddle Mountain Unit.

September 05, 2017

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Avoid "accidental" poaching: Know your target

"I was out hunting near a reserve, and I shot a white-tailed deer. I didn’t know it was a white-tailed deer. The rules don’t say what kind of deer to hunt, they just say a deer, and I shot a deer, but I guess it’s a white-tail. What do I do now?" "Do I have to turn myself in to OSP?" -- recent call to ODFW

December 8, 2020

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Angler Education Program

Sport fishing offers youth and adults alike a healthy and fun recreational activity that can be shared for a lifetime with friends and family. Workshops are offered statewide throughout the year. View and register for an upcoming event: Classes and W or kshops.

February 05, 2026

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Commission meets June 25-26 in Redmond to adopt fall salmon seasons, furbearer regulations

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon's Fish and Wildlife Commission meets June 25-26 in Redmond. View the agenda online. On Thursday, Commissioners will visit projects showcasing the landscape scale work underway with partners to protect and restore sagebrush habitat for mule deer in central Oregon. To join the tour, meet at Comfort…

June 18, 2026

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Santiam Unit 16

Find maps, boundary descriptions and the percent public land for the Santiam Unit.

September 05, 2017

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Sled Springs Unit 57

Find maps, boundary descriptions and the percent public land for the Sled Springs Unit.

September 05, 2017

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Trask Unit 14

Find maps, boundary descriptions and the percent public land for the Trask Unit.

September 05, 2017

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High lakes stocking schedule - Wallowa District

Includes lakes in the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area.

July 18, 2023

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Indigo Unit 21

Find maps, boundary descriptions and the percent public land for the Indigo Unit.

September 05, 2017

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Gift the outdoors

What to get for family and friends who love the outdoors—the birder, hiker, aspiring angler, avid hunter or neighbor who cares deeply about conservation? ‌Here's a list of gift ideas that get them outdoors the entire year or contribute to conserving fish, wildlife and their habitats.

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Recreating during drought

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.

Chickahominy reservoir barely a puddle during 2022 drought

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Offshore long-leader gear fishery

Long-leader gear is used to target midwater species like yellowtail rockfish, canary rockfish and widow rockfish, while avoiding bottom-dwelling species like yelloweye rockfish.

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Report your hunt

If you bought a tag you must report, even if you weren't successful or didn't hunt. Report your hunt online or at an ODFW license vendor. Hunters have until January 31 (or April 15 if purchased a late tag) each year to report their previous year's hunts.

December 8, 2025

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September 05, 2017

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Favorite warmwater fishing rigs

Ask 10 anglers how to fish and you’re likely to get 10 different answers. However, there are a few types of fishing rigs that almost everyone can agree on – they’re both simple and effective. Here are 16 of some of our favorite rigs for warmwater species.

July 31, 2020

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Find ODFW licensed agents or vendors

Hunters and anglers can visit their local ODFW licensed agent to purchase licenses, tags and other documents. Once documents are purchased, to display - you choose to print on paper or the items will appear electronically in the MyODFW app on your smartphone. This list will be updated periodically.

December 19, 2025

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Eastern Oregon Deer Hunt Areas for 2026

November 25, 2025