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Oregon fishing & hunting regulations and updates

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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Exclusive benefits for uniformed services and disabled veterans

ODFW wants to make sure our uniformed service members are given the opportunity to participate in the outdoor recreation Oregon has to offer.

July 8, 2026

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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

Press Release

ODFW investigating entanglement of young humpback whale

NEWPORT, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is helping investigate the entanglement of a young humpback whale stranded earlier this week near Yachats. The whale was entangled in gear attributed by NOAA Fisheries to the Oregon commercial Dungeness crab fishery. Veterinarians from the West Coast Marine Mammal…

November 19, 2025

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ODFW takes action to reduce risk of whale entanglements

NEWPORT, Ore. – To reduce the risk of humpback whale entanglements in commercial Dungeness crab gear, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is moving the May 1 "late-season" regulations to April 1 this year. These regulations require commercial crab fishermen to fish in waters less than 40 fathoms, use…

January 23, 2026

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Shad fishers delight

Shad fishing is pure fun. It's not about trying to catch a monster or a meal. It's about spending hours on the river battling hard-fighting fish in early summer weather. What's not to like?

May 29, 2026

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Commission agenda: February 20, 2026

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, February 20, 2026 - 8:00 AM Lane County Armed Forces Readiness Center 3106 Pierce Parkway Springfield, OR 97477

February 20, 2026

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Maps

ODFW map resources for every adventure

August 5, 2026

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Fishing during blue-green algae (cyanobacterial) blooms

As temperatures heat up during spring and summer, be on the watch for harmful algae blooms when recreating in Oregon lakes, rivers and reservoirs. Here’s what anglers should know.

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Commission agenda: August 13 & 14, 2026

View the agenda Tour: Thursday August 13, 2026 8:00 AM Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Classroom 4034 Fairview Industrial DR SE Salem, OR 97302 Meeting: Friday, August 14, 2026 - 8:00 AM Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission Room 4034 Fairview Industrial DR SE Salem, OR 97302

August 13, 2026

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Buying an ODFW Wildlife Area parking permit

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife owns or manages nearly 200,000 acres of land set aside for wildlife use and public recreation. The ODFW Wildlife Area Parking Permit helps fund habitat improvements and visitor amenities such as parking, restrooms and interpretive signs at these wildlife refuges. Buy a Parking Permit

November 17, 2025

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See You at the Sportshows!

February 9, 2026

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Pioneer and other licenses for seniors

Pioneer and other licenses are available for senior hunters and anglers at a reduced cost.

January 7, 2026

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Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit information

April 15, 2026

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ODFW offices that sell licenses

Some of ODFW's smaller field offices are not staffed to sell licenses to the public. However, staff at our larger offices will be happy to help you buy your licenses, tags and other documents. Here is a list of those offices.

December 19, 2025

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Bandon Hatchery Visitors' Guide

Bandon Hatchery was constructed in 1925. Various renovations have taken place since original construction and more are planned for the future. The facility is used for adult collection, egg incubation and rearing of both natural and hatchery fall Chinook, winter steelhead, and trophy-sized rainbow trout.

November 17, 2017

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Commission meets Aug. 13-14 in Salem

SALEM, Ore.—The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Thursday and Friday, Aug. 13-14 in Salem. See the meeting agenda at https://myodfw.com/articles/commission-agenda-august-13-14-2026 On Thursday, Commissioners will visit projects showcasing work underway with partners to recover salmon/steelhead and lamprey in the Willamette Basin. To join the Tour, be at ODFW Headquarters…

August 7, 2026

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Become an ODFW Volunteer

When you sign up to be an ODFW volunteer, you're helping to protect Oregon's fish and wildlife, manage ODFW properties, and share your hunting and fishing experiences with others while creating a stronger appreciation for the outdoors. Already volunteering with ODFW

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Various programs statewide

Groups of hunters volunteering at HBR property

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Access the outdoors

ODFW welcomes everyone to hunt, fish, trap, harvest shellfish and participate in wildlife viewing to the degree their passion exists for the experience. ODFW is committed to providing programs and services to all Oregonians regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin (including language), sex, age, mental or physical disability or sexual orientation.

September 29, 2025

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ODFW’s electronic licensing system (ELS)

Buy licenses & tags online and print them immediately from any printer—or choose electronic tagging to display your documents and tag fish and game through the MyODFW mobile app on your phone. Buy a license

December 19, 2025