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Whether it’s spending more time outdoors or harvesting food for the freezer, there are lots reasons to become a hunter. Here’s how to get from thinking about it to doing it.
ODFW has been reviewing big game hunting to simplify regulations, provide fair and consistent opportunity and ensure biological objectives are met. Here's how you can be a part of the review process. Sign up for email or text updates
ODFW has been reviewing big game hunting to simplify regulations, provide fair and consistent opportunity and ensure biological objectives are met. Here's what’s happening for 2022 and how to comment. Sign up for email or text updates
Kokanee are fun to catch, delicious to eat, and found in lakes and reservoirs throughout the state.
With some simple, inexpensive gear and a little knowledge, anglers of all ages can enjoy a day of marine fishing.
Resources to help prepare for a successful hunt in sagebrush country.
Youth Pheasant Hunts give young hunters a chance to hunt in a controlled setting with a focus safety and success.
Young animals are rarely orphaned, so leave them where you find them. Chances are good mom is nearby, just waiting for you to leave before she returns to her baby. Leaving young wildlife where they are is the right thing to do, picking it up and taking it home is illegal.
During summer drought and high temperatures, fish start feeling the heat. Give them a break by following these warm weather fishing guidelines.
The number of big game hunters using blinds has increased over the last 20 years. Be sure to follow regulations if you plan to use them on federal land.
This permit allows hunters with certain disabilities to use a draw locking device attached to the riser of a modern compound bow to help hold the bow at full draw.
Wild steelhead mortalities are generally low under normal fishing regulations. But with several years of low runs, many anglers are wondering what extra steps they can take to avoid hooking a steelhead while they’re fishing.
Information gleaned from the teeth of harvested black-tail deer will help ODFW biologists learn more about the deer population.
Looking for the perfect gift for the hunter on your holiday list? We’ve asked some ODFW staff, all avid hunters, to share their gift-giving (and gift-getting) ideas.
We asked some of the fisher folk at ODFW for their favorite gift-giving ideas. Here's what they said.
Here's a quick summary of the major fishing and big game hunting regulation changes for 2023.
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.
To most anglers, herring and anchovies are best known as bait. But they also can be fun to catch and delicious for dinner.
Fall salmon fishing seasons in rivers along Oregon’s coast from Necanicum River to the Winchuck River depend on the outlook for wild Chinook and coho. Expect fewer closed fisheries in 2023 over 2022 thanks to a somewhat improved forecast for fall Chinook and another strong coho run. Subscribe to this page for information on fall coastal salmon seasons. Sign up for email updates