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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.

In late September, deer and elk begin their annual migration to wintering grounds, and often have to cross roads and highways to get there. Here are 7 tips to help avoid a collision.

Change up your tactics to take more early season birds.

Minimal gear, aggressive fish and plenty of bank fishing opportunity – just three reasons to try coho fishing.

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.

The Pikeminnow Sport Reward Fishery Program, funded by the Bonneville Power Administration and administered by the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, pays anglers for each northern pikeminnow that they catch in the Columbia River.

See the Oregon records for both coldwater and warmwater game fish. And, find the forms to submit if you think you've caught a new record!

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.

Successful steelhead fishing is more about developing a good strategy for finding fish than about fussing over gear, techniques and colors. (Although pink worms really do work!)

Each year over 9 million Oregonians and visitors head to the mountains – and the desert, and the beach – to enjoy the outdoor beauty Oregon offers. But with that many people actively appreciating the outdoors, it’s becoming even more important that we learn to enjoy our fragile ecosystems today while also protecting them for tomorrow’s visitors.

Spring bear is the first big game hunting season of the year – just one reason it’s popular with a dedicated group of hunters.

Refer to current eRegulations for details on weapons and ammunition restrictions. *Use current published regulations by downloading a .pdf on your device. (AI-may contain inaccurate data).

Rules for permits and releasing birds, pursuit seasons and competitive dog trials. Game Bird Release Permit.

Wide distribution, an aggressive nature and willingness to take bait, flies or lures, makes cutthroat trout a popular target in western Oregon rivers and streams. Here are some tips for catching them.