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Furtakers Harvest Reporting Report Online Mail/Fax
October 28, 2025
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ODFW believes everyone benefits from healthy fish and wildlife and from the chance to explore, connect and thrive outdoors. Join us as we strive to reach more people than ever and help us ensure that Oregon's natural resources are safe and accessible for all.
First image of Chinook salmon passing Keno Dam on the Upper Klamath River
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore.—A video camera captured a Chinook salmon ascending the fish ladder at Keno Dam on the upper Klamath River this week (Sept. 24), the first picture of a salmon ascending the upper bays of the ladder since four hydroelectric dams were removed on the Klamath River last year. It's a…
September 26, 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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Here are the current volunteer opportunities at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Find the one that's right for you! Learn more about volunteering with ODFW
August 27, 2025
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Cougars currently occupy most of the available cougar habitat in the state and are expanding into lower quality habitats that include human habitation. At the same time, urban areas are expanding into cougar habitat due to population growth and development. Follow these tips to stay safe in cougar country.
Workshop and Events
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Oct 18 & 19, 2024
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Wenaha Wildlife Area, near Troy, OR 45°56'46.3"N 117°26'12.7"W
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This 141-acre property along both sides of the Yachats River was first purchased in the early 1980s to provide forage for elk and help alleviate elk damage to surrounding agricultural land. It also provides public access to the Siuslaw National Forest along the Yachats River Highway, where there are few public access points.
February 07, 2018
Apply by Oct. 6 to represent sport fishing or commercial salmon industry on R&E Board
SALEM, Ore.—ODFW is seeking qualified applicants to fill one sport fishing position and one commercial salmon industry position on the Restoration and Enhancement (R&E) Program Board. Interested individuals must apply by Oct. 6, 2025, use this form on the R&E Board page. The ideal sport fishing…
September 22, 2025
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Regulating harvest, health, and enhancement of wildlife populations Living with wildlife Oregon's permitted wildlife control operators are an individual, business owner, or the business owner's designee charging a fee to control furbearers, unprotected mammals (excluding moles) and western gray squirrels causing damage, creating a public nuisance or posing a public health or safety concern in incorporated city limits and associated urban development areas. They are permitted by ODFW and governed by a set of rules.
December 02, 2025
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Hunters who want to know more about Oregon’s mule deer management should sign up to receive updates and provide input on the ODFW administrative web site: Mule Deer Management Plan Update
March 23, 2023
Limited edition Wildlife Conservation Tumblers, Coloring Contest at Jamba locations in Oregon; New Oregon is Worth Protecting campaign benefits species in need
SALEM, Ore.—Head to a participating Jamba location for a new limited edition Wildlife Conservation tumbler that benefits wildlife. The colorful tumbler features five species: Sierra Nevada red fox, Northern red-legged frog, Western snowy plover, Northwestern pond turtle and Pygmy rabbit. All are…
July 25, 2025
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Not sure what to do with a fishing rod even if you had one? Thought about hunting but getting started seems like an impossible task? Then let us help you. During ODFW's hands-on workshops and family fishing events we will provide the instruction and gear you'll need to actually catch a fish or shoot a pheasant. Other classes will help you navigate the controlled hunt process, or show you what equipment you'll need to hunt or fish. ODFW offers many classes and workshops throughout the year. View and register for an upcoming event in our new Volunteer and Event Management
September 05, 2017
Commission meets Aug. 15 in Salem
SALEM, Ore.—Oregon's Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Friday, Aug. 15 in Salem at ODFW Headquarters, 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE. The meeting will be livestreamed from the Commission page. See the agenda here. (Note that Commission materials have moved to myodfw.com while ODFW's older…
August 8, 2025
Short-term road closure at Bridge Creek Wildlife Area now in place; Foot traffic only beyond gate
Pendleton, Ore. – The access road at Bridge Creek Wildlife Area in Umatilla County is closed to vehicles for road and bridge maintenance until further notice. The wildlife area will stay open to the public for walk-in access. Visitors may enter beyond the closed gate on foot but are reminded to park…
August 26, 2025
Youth hunters can register now for free pheasant hunting events
Events in Coquille, Central Point, Monmouth, Eugene, Irrigon, John Day, Klamath Falls, La Grande, Madras, Portland, Tygh Valley SALEM, Ore.—Youth hunters (age 17 and under) who will have completed hunter education by the time of the event can sign up now for ODFW's free pheasant hunts happening…
August 5, 2025
Razor clamming opens Oct. 1 on Clatsop beaches
ASTORIA, Ore. – Clatsop beaches reopen for razor clam harvesting Oct. 1 following the annual conservation closure that began July 15. Before harvesting razor clams or any shellfish, always call the Shellfish Safety Hotline at 1-800-448-2474 or visit the ODA Recreational Shellfish Biotoxin Webpage…
September 29, 2025
Rogue Unit general archery hunters: portion of unit closed on opening weekend
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – The Rogue-Siskiyou National Forest is temporarily closing the Huckleberry Mountain area in the High Cascades Ranger District Aug. 22-31 for Tribal ceremonial purposes. Rogue Unit general archery hunters should be aware of the closure over the archery opening weekend, Aug. 30-31…
August 20, 2025
