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Workshops & Events

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.

Several families fishing at a family fishing event
There are events throughout the state.
Mostly in May and June, sometimes fall.
Times vary, but usually early/mid-morning to early/mid-afternoon.
Free: loaner gear, tackle and bait provided.
HE Class
Hunter education
Numerous locations throughout the state.
Courses and field days are offered year-round.
Times vary, but usually in the evenings or on weekends.
$10 for a conventional course, $10 for in-person field day.
Hunting public land
Learn to Big Game Hunt
Cabela's - 7555 SW Nyberg St Tualatin, OR 97062
October 17, 2024
6:00pm - 8:00pm
$10.00
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Learn to Fish
Wenaha Wildlife Area, near Troy, OR 45°56'46.3"N 117°26'12.7"W
Oct 18 & 19, 2024
Day 1: 4:00pm - 7:00pm; Day 2: 7:00am - 3:00pm
Adult 18yrs + $70; Youth 17 younger $50
Shotgun Skills
Learn to Big Game Hunt
EE Wilson Wildlife Area - 29555 Camp Adair Rd Monmouth, OR 97361
October 19, 2024
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
$25.00
Shotgun Skills
Learn to Big Game Hunt
EE Wilson Wildlife Area - 29555 Camp Adair Rd Monmouth, OR 97361
October 20, 2024
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
$25.00
Two hunters waiting for ducks to fly into their decoy spread
Learn to Game Bird Hunt
Day 1: Mid-Valley Clays - 6181 Concomly Rd NE, Gervais; Day 2: Sauvie Island Wildlife Area - Mudhen (maps)
November 9 & 10, 2024
Day 1: 8:00am start - Day 2: 5:30am start
$50
Hunting public land
Learn to Big Game Hunt
Cabela's - 7555 SW Nyberg St Tualatin, OR 97062
November 14, 2024
6:00pm - 8:00pm
$10.00
Two hunters waiting for ducks to fly into their decoy spread
Learn to Game Bird Hunt
Day 1: Myrtle Point Gun Club; Day 2: ODFW Coquille Wildlife Area
November 16 & 17, 2024
Day 1: 8:00am start; Day 2: 4:30am start
$50