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The new Volunteer Event Management (VEM) System will make it easier for you to join ODFW in the great outdoors while volunteering on a project or participating in a workshop or event.
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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.
Due to increasing numbers of elk on private land and chronic elk damage, ODFW is piloting a new general season elk damage tag
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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.
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Beginning June 24, 2024, ODFW will launch a new, more streamlined process for getting Hunting and Bowhunting Education certifications – including immediate access to certificates.
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See the latest and historic data on big game population surveys from 2012 to present.
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Legal shooting hours for game bird and Northwest Permit Goose during the 2024-25 hunting seasons.
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As early season hunters know, dry conditions and the associated wildfire danger can have a large impact on your hunting opportunity. Check below for resources for finding fire closures and restrictions, and for ODFW's policy on tag refunds and restoration of preference points.
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Hunters and anglers can still visit their local ODFW license agent to purchase and print licenses, tags and other documents. This list will be updated periodically.
Youth Pheasant Hunts give young hunters a chance to hunt in a controlled setting with a focus safety and success.
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This is a list of upcoming Hunter Education classes and field days. Pre-registration is required. This list is updated only once per day before regular business hours. Log into your ODFW account for the most current information on available classes and field days and to register. Register Don’t have an ODFW account? Click here for more information on how to set up an account and make purchases