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How to clean gaper clams

The Oregon Health Authority has issued an advisory for recreationally harvested softshell and gaper clams along the Oregon coast due to arsenic contamination. Visit healthoregon.ogr/fishadv to lean more, including shellfish cleaning guidelines that reduce your exposure.‌
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Workshop and Events

Introduction to hunting in Oregon - Tualatin

Date

February 19, 2026

Location

Cabela's - 7555 SW Nyberg St Tualatin, OR 97062

Hunting public land
Workshop and Events

Introduction to hunting in Oregon - Tualatin

Date

January 22, 2026

Location

Cabela's - 7555 SW Nyberg St Tualatin, OR 97062

Hunting public land
Workshop and Events

Introduction to hunting in Oregon - Tualatin

Date

March 19, 2026

Location

Cabela's - 7555 SW Nyberg St Tualatin, OR 97062

Hunting public land
Article

A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island: Introduction

A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island - an introduction. Part 1 of a 5 part series.
Sauvie Island
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Hunting Sauvie Island’s East Side Unit

A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island - Hunting in the Eastside Unit. Part 2 of a 5 part series.
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2025-26 Fern Ridge game bird harvest statistics

Find the weekly statistics for waterfowl and upland game birds at Fern Ridge Wildlife Area.

September 15, 2017
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11 tips for late season duck hunting

Frigid temperatures, frozen water, wary birds – the last month of duck hunting season can be tough. Here are some tips for closing the season strong.
January 10, 2023
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Hunting Sauvie Island’s North Unit

A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island - hunting in the North Unit. Part 4 of a 5 part series.
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Article

7 things to consider if you didn’t draw a tag

Didn't draw a big game tag this year? Here are some other ways to have a great hunting season.
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Article

You’ve drawn a pronghorn tag

Resources to help prepare for a successful hunt in sagebrush country.
Two adult pronghorn in a field
Article

2025 spring turkey hunting forecast

ODFW biologists share the latest updates for wild turkey hunting in their local districts, as well as tips and tactics for bagging a bird. Report a banded turkey
August 11, 2025
Spring turkey
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Point summary reports

Check out the latest point summary reports for all big game, and use the information to strategize while deciding which controlled hunts to apply for next season. Mark your calendar and apply early, starting December 1st: Apply now for a controlled hunt
September 30, 2025
Blacktail deer
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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
Press Release

Waterfowl hunting workshops coming to Klamath Falls, Medford, Roseburg

ROSEBURG, Ore. – Learn how to hunt waterfowl or sharpen your skills in one of three waterfowl hunting workshops in Southern Oregon offered by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. ODFW hunter education specialists are teaching the workshops: Oct. 3: Klamath Falls, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Klamath Wildlife…

September 22, 2025
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7 tips to make the most of your preseason scouting

Desktop scouting, trail cameras and 5 other scouting tips
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10 ways to be a better cougar hunter

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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13 (lucky!) early season duck hunting tips

Change up your tactics to take more early season birds.
August 21, 2025
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Wildfires: Impact on hunting, fishing, wildlife

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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Press Release

Commission makes changes to how LOP mule deer tags are allocated

SALEM, Ore.—Oregon's Fish and Wildlife Commission today made changes to the formula used to allocate mule deer Landowner Preference (LOP) tags, which was needed due to the new harvest and population management system for mule deer approved in 2024. In a 6-0 vote (one abstention), the Commission approved shifting to…

January 16, 2026