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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.
Workshop and Events
Date
Various dates in September and October
Location
Statewide
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Hunter's Technique Hunter's Bounty Hunter's Plan Hunter's Guide "Gobble" up some new skills every spring! Register to attend a turkey hunting workshop or clinic --> ODFW education offers wild turkey hunting workshops designed for adults and youth turkey clinics before the season starts.
March 24, 2026
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Most hunting and fishing licenses are valid from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. You can buy next year's license on Dec. 1 to plan ahead or gift to family and friends. The exceptions are game bird hunting permits and validations that run from July 1 to June 30 each year. How to buy a license
January 7, 2026
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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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Change up your tactics to take more early season birds.
August 21, 2025
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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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Learning the flight patterns of the birds, and honing your long-range shooting skills are keys to this unique and challenging hunting experience.
August 4, 2022
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Hunter's Bounty Hunter's Plan Hunter's Guide Hunter's Resources The goal in using key elements to spot the bird before it spots you include moving slowly and quietly, maintaining situational awareness, being patient and approaching your hunt area undetected.
March 25, 2026
Zones or Areas
From the rugged Coast Range to the Cascade Mountains, this vast area offers good general season hunting opportunities.
Species and Subspecies
Eastern Oregon mule deer are managed by Deer Hunt Areas, while all other big game, including Western Oregon deer hunts are managed by wildlife management units. Plan ahead by checking the boundaries of where you want to hunt. Hunters in Oregon can access millions of acres of public land open to hunting ( national forests, BLM land, state forests, wildlife areas) plus many private lands open through Oregon’s Access and Habitat program. See www.oregonhuntingmap.com to find a place to hunt.
Zones or Areas
Densely forested hillsides from the coast through the Siskiyou Mountains to the Cascade Range offer excellent habitat for a myriad of big game species.
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Oregon offers some great opportunities for the first-time hunter -- from deer and elk, to geese and ducks, to chukar and pheasants. Here are a few pointers to help you get started. Hunter's Guide Hunter's Resources Hunter's Technique Hunter's Bounty
October 30, 2025
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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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A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island- Hunting in the Westside Unit. Part 3 of a 5 part series.
Zones or Areas
From the eastern flanks of Crater Lake National Park through the national forests of Douglas fir and ponderosa pine forests to the California border, there's plenty of public land to find your hunt.
Press Release
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – ODFW is looking for a landowner representative to serve on the Access and Habitat (A&H) Program's Southwest Region Council. This position is voluntary with a four-year term and an option to be reappointed to a second term. Interested applicants can find the regional application packet at…
May 12, 2026
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The free disabled veteran combination license, and permit for disabled hunters and anglers make it easier for everyone to participate.
April 15, 2026
