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Workshop and Events

Learn to Hunt - Adult Shotgun Skills - Creswell

Date

Aug 19, 2023

Location

Creswell Clay Sports, 81078 N Pacific Hwy, Creswell, 97426

Workshop and Events

Learn to Hunt - Adult Shotgun Skills - Bend

Date

July 22, 2023

Location

Bend Trap Club, 29753 US-20, Bend, OR 97701

Article

Maximize your kids preference points

Some youth big game hunts rival adult tags in terms of the number of preference points needed to draw. Knowing how the system works can help you make the most of their hunting opportunities before they turn 18.

February 22, 2022

Article

Sturgeon fishing in Oregon

The white sturgeon is one of Oregon's most iconic and distinctive fish species with a lineage dating back to the age of the dinosaurs. Due to population concerns, the sturgeon fishery is highly regulated in terms of size, seasons and retention. This article outlines what you need to know before planning a sturgeon fishing trip.

November 19, 2024

A legal-size sturgeon stretched across a canoe seat

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Furbearer trapping and hunting

Find all the information you need to trap or hunt furbearers in Oregon, including licensing requirements and seasons. Furtakers Harvest Reporting Online Mail/Fax

Workshop and Events

Learn to Hunt - Adult Shotgun Skills - Bend

Date

Aug 19, 2023

Location

Bend Trap Club, 29753 US-20, Bend, OR 97701

Article

Tying better knots

More fish are probably lost because of improperly tied knots than any other single reason. Yet anglers who spend hours practicing their casting or making lures often neglect this simple fundamental. But if tying better knots might help us land more fish, it makes sense to give knot tying a little more attention.

Article

Goose hunting on Sauvie Island

A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island - hunting for geese. Part 5 of a 5 part series.

Article

You’ve drawn a pronghorn tag

Resources to help prepare for a successful hunt in sagebrush country.

Article

Make your own descending device

With just a couple of tools and a few minutes, The Fish Grip™, originally designed as a safer way for anglers to land fish, can easily be converted into a rockfish descending device. Fish Grips™ can be purchased at local tackle shops or online.‌

Workshop and Events

Learn to Fish Ocean Surfperch - Newport

Date

Sept 23, 2023

Location

Ona Beach, Newport https://goo.gl/maps/ypPXJ7tnWidNqqZF8

Article

Hunting on private lands: UCAP and Regulated Hunt Areas

Regulated Hunt Areas (RHAs) are cooperative programs between Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and private landowners that offer regulated hunting on private lands. Each RHA has special regulations so be sure to check them before hunting. The Upland Cooperative Access Program (UCAP) is an incentive-based program designed to provide quality public hunting opportunities for upland game birds on private lands in Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam and Morrow counties in the Columbia Basin.

September 11, 2017

Species and Subspecies

Rock scallops

The rock scallop ( Crassadoma gigantea) lives in the swift current shallows of Oregon's nearshore rocky reefs. Due to the coloration at its hinge, it is also known as the purple hinged scallop. These highly specialized scallops cement themselves to rocks, primarily at depths from 10 to 150 feet. They feed on microscopic plankton they filter from the water and reproduce via broadcast spawning. In order for spawning to be successful, they need to be close to one another. For this reason, it is best to harvest solitary rock scallops and minimize harvest pressure on dense aggregations which are more

Article

Using MyODFW.com

Due to customer demand for a more modern, easier-to-navigate website, ODFW is introducing MyODFW.com. This new mobile-friendly website was designed with the hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing customer in mind.

September 19, 2017

Article

65 places to go fishing in Lane County

Lane County offers so much to explore — from coastal lakes and rivers to mountain lakes and streams. The Willamette River runs through the Eugene-Springfield metro area and is fed by three major rivers: the McKenzie, Middle Fork Willamette and Coast Fork Willamette. Florence is surrounded by large dune lakes, the Siuslaw River and Pacific Ocean. With so many places to fish, it’s no wonder Lane County is an angler’s paradise. For current regulations, call your local ODFW office or check MyODFW.com.

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Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Hunts

The Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Hunts offer new hunters a chance to hone their skills in a hunt that’s close to home and offers a good chance of bagging some birds.

Recreation Report

Wildlife Viewing - Southeast Zone

Nov. 6, 2024‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ If there’s not a photo, it didn’t happen Submit your viewing photo to ODFW and we might use it here or elsewhere on MyODFW.com. Harney County Most migrant shore birds have passed through the area and moved on to their wintering areas further south. Raptors are still scattered throughout the county. You should be able to view a variety of hawks perched on telephone poles, rock outcrops, and fenceposts throughout the district. Including resident hawks such as Northern harriers and red-tailed hawks. Both golden eagles and bald eagles are also present on the landscape and can be

September 05, 2017

Article

Big game raffle and auction hunts

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.

Workshop and Events

Learn to hunt - Introduction to hunting in Oregon - Newport

Date

September 12, 2024

Location

Conference room at Thompson's Sanitary Service - 7450 NE Avery St. Newport, OR 97365

Article

Warmwater fishing in Oregon: An introduction

Whether it's a 6-inch bluegill or a trophy-size bass, Oregon's warmwater fish offer anglers of all ages a variety of fishing opportunities. Check out some basic tips here, then head to the article that details places to go looking for warmwater fish species within the area of the state you're interested in.