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The Buoy 10 fishery, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific, offers anglers a chance to catch Chinook and coho salmon fresh from the ocean.
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Look for collection barrels where you hunt. Data gathered from wings and tails helps ODFW biologists look at population productivity and set seasons.
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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.
August 29, 2019
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The ODFW electronic licensing system makes it easy to tag your harvests for salmon, steelhead and halibut, as well as your deer and elk on your phone. Here are some tips for completing the task.
September 5, 2025
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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.
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Change up your tactics to take more early season birds.
August 21, 2025
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Minimal gear, aggressive fish and plenty of bank fishing opportunity – just three reasons to try coho fishing.
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A popular set-up for surfperch includes two #4 or #2 hooks, some swivels and a pyramid sinker. Three-sided pyramid sinkers are common, easy to cast and tend to roll less in the surf. The size of the weight will vary with surf conditions and the size of your rod – use whatever it takes (usually 2 to 6 ounces) to keep your rigging in one spot in the surf. About 12 inches above the sinker attach a 3-way swivel. On one loop tie on the first hook with 6-8 inches of monofilament. You want just enough monofilament to keep your
October 28, 2019
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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.
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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!
December 6, 2019
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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.
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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.
January 5, 2024
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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.
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Dedicated fly-anglers don’t stop fishing in the winter, instead they adjust their tactics to the colder conditions.
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Due to increasing numbers of elk on private land and chronic elk damage, ODFW is piloting a new general season elk damage tag
May 5, 2022
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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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January 29, 2020
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January 29, 2020
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January 29, 2020
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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!)
