Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
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News and information on hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations are available in stores, ODFW offices and on your phone - www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/...
November 25, 2025 at 12:55 AM
2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations are available in stores, ODFW offices and on your phone - www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/...
The 2026 Oregon Big Game Hunting Regulations are here and will be available in stores and ODFW offices over the coming weeks. The eRegs are available now here. - www.eregulations.com/oregon/hunting
November 21, 2025 at 11:44 PM
The 2026 Oregon Big Game Hunting Regulations are here and will be available in stores and ODFW offices over the coming weeks. The eRegs are available now here. - www.eregulations.com/oregon/hunting
Winning artwork selected for ODFW’s annual Stamp Art Contests - myodfw.com/news/winning...
November 5, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Winning artwork selected for ODFW’s annual Stamp Art Contests - myodfw.com/news/winning...
Happy Halloween!
Raccoon - Master of disguise
Northern Shrike - Wears a mask and impales victims on thorns
Decorator Crab - Lives at the bottom, costume game is tops
Common Yellowthroat - Pennywise of birds. Instead of sewers, he lures birders into deep riparian and they never catch a glimpse
Raccoon - Master of disguise
Northern Shrike - Wears a mask and impales victims on thorns
Decorator Crab - Lives at the bottom, costume game is tops
Common Yellowthroat - Pennywise of birds. Instead of sewers, he lures birders into deep riparian and they never catch a glimpse
October 31, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Happy Halloween!
Raccoon - Master of disguise
Northern Shrike - Wears a mask and impales victims on thorns
Decorator Crab - Lives at the bottom, costume game is tops
Common Yellowthroat - Pennywise of birds. Instead of sewers, he lures birders into deep riparian and they never catch a glimpse
Raccoon - Master of disguise
Northern Shrike - Wears a mask and impales victims on thorns
Decorator Crab - Lives at the bottom, costume game is tops
Common Yellowthroat - Pennywise of birds. Instead of sewers, he lures birders into deep riparian and they never catch a glimpse
ATTENTION ELK HUNTERS: CWD Check stations are open this weekend. Make sure to stop by and get your animal checked. Find locations and times here - myodfw.com/articles/oth...
October 29, 2025 at 7:38 PM
ATTENTION ELK HUNTERS: CWD Check stations are open this weekend. Make sure to stop by and get your animal checked. Find locations and times here - myodfw.com/articles/oth...
Na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na BAT WEEK!
Starts Sunday, Oct. 27! The folks at Northwest Bat Hub are taking over our Instagram account all week to tell cool bat stories. Tune in, follow along and learn about why bats and Oregon are worth protecting.
🦇 Instagram.com/nwbathub 🦇
Starts Sunday, Oct. 27! The folks at Northwest Bat Hub are taking over our Instagram account all week to tell cool bat stories. Tune in, follow along and learn about why bats and Oregon are worth protecting.
🦇 Instagram.com/nwbathub 🦇
October 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na BAT WEEK!
Starts Sunday, Oct. 27! The folks at Northwest Bat Hub are taking over our Instagram account all week to tell cool bat stories. Tune in, follow along and learn about why bats and Oregon are worth protecting.
🦇 Instagram.com/nwbathub 🦇
Starts Sunday, Oct. 27! The folks at Northwest Bat Hub are taking over our Instagram account all week to tell cool bat stories. Tune in, follow along and learn about why bats and Oregon are worth protecting.
🦇 Instagram.com/nwbathub 🦇
Patterning fall turkeys to learn about changing food sources, behavior patterns and routines.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Patterning fall turkeys to learn about changing food sources, behavior patterns and routines.
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myodfw.com/learn/tip/pa...
The fall bear eat-a-thon is on – keep bears, people and pets safe by securing trash
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October 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The fall bear eat-a-thon is on – keep bears, people and pets safe by securing trash
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Waterfowl hunting in Central and Eastern Oregon is unique, challenging and rewarding. New to waterfowl hunting? Looking to refine your skills? This hands-on workshop will help you gain the knowledge and confidence needed to pursue ducks on your own. vem.myodfw.com/eventprofile...
October 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Waterfowl hunting in Central and Eastern Oregon is unique, challenging and rewarding. New to waterfowl hunting? Looking to refine your skills? This hands-on workshop will help you gain the knowledge and confidence needed to pursue ducks on your own. vem.myodfw.com/eventprofile...
Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Troopers are seeing an uptick in illegal technology use by poachers, often during hunting seasons. Learn more here - myodfw.com/articles/reg...
October 9, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Troopers are seeing an uptick in illegal technology use by poachers, often during hunting seasons. Learn more here - myodfw.com/articles/reg...
If you grew up in Oregon, who had their very first Giant Pacific Octopus encounter at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport?
Happy World Octopus Day!
Happy World Octopus Day!
October 8, 2025 at 10:43 PM
If you grew up in Oregon, who had their very first Giant Pacific Octopus encounter at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport?
Happy World Octopus Day!
Happy World Octopus Day!
Brush up on your dove season basics here - myodfw.com/articles/how...
August 19, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Brush up on your dove season basics here - myodfw.com/articles/how...
Don’t forget to wear hunter orange. And sign yer kiddos up for Youth Pheasant Hunts in September and October - myodfw.com/news/youth-h...
August 12, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Don’t forget to wear hunter orange. And sign yer kiddos up for Youth Pheasant Hunts in September and October - myodfw.com/news/youth-h...
What do birds do when it’s hot outside?
Some of the same things you do.
Some of the same things you do.
August 11, 2025 at 11:21 PM
What do birds do when it’s hot outside?
Some of the same things you do.
Some of the same things you do.
Youth pheasant hunts are fast approaching. Sign your youth hunter up for the hunt nearest you right here - myodfw.com/workshops-and-…
August 5, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Youth pheasant hunts are fast approaching. Sign your youth hunter up for the hunt nearest you right here - myodfw.com/workshops-and-…
🚨Weekly Recreation Report🚨
Fall seasons on the Columbia River start Aug. 1 including the popular fall Buoy 10 fishery. Also, summer steelhead retention has been extended until Aug. 31 from the Buoy 10 line upstream to Bonneville Dam. myodfw.com/recreation-rep…
Fall seasons on the Columbia River start Aug. 1 including the popular fall Buoy 10 fishery. Also, summer steelhead retention has been extended until Aug. 31 from the Buoy 10 line upstream to Bonneville Dam. myodfw.com/recreation-rep…
August 1, 2025 at 9:40 PM
🚨Weekly Recreation Report🚨
Fall seasons on the Columbia River start Aug. 1 including the popular fall Buoy 10 fishery. Also, summer steelhead retention has been extended until Aug. 31 from the Buoy 10 line upstream to Bonneville Dam. myodfw.com/recreation-rep…
Fall seasons on the Columbia River start Aug. 1 including the popular fall Buoy 10 fishery. Also, summer steelhead retention has been extended until Aug. 31 from the Buoy 10 line upstream to Bonneville Dam. myodfw.com/recreation-rep…
Join us for an immersive two-hour course designed specifically for new adult hunters eager to kickstart their big game hunting journey in Oregon! - vem.myodfw.com/eventprofile...
August 1, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Join us for an immersive two-hour course designed specifically for new adult hunters eager to kickstart their big game hunting journey in Oregon! - vem.myodfw.com/eventprofile...
Want to work on your glassing and observation skills for hunting or wildlife viewing? We’ve got a couple of workshops coming up! Sign up for either workshop here - vem.myodfw.com/eventgroupli...
July 31, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Want to work on your glassing and observation skills for hunting or wildlife viewing? We’ve got a couple of workshops coming up! Sign up for either workshop here - vem.myodfw.com/eventgroupli...
🖍️Color for Conservation✍️
Five winners will receive a Jamba Prize Pack (worth up to $50) and more. The contest is open to all ages. One winner will be selected in each age category (0-5 yrs, 6-10 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 15 –17 yrs, 18+ yrs.). OregonIsWorthProtecting.com
Five winners will receive a Jamba Prize Pack (worth up to $50) and more. The contest is open to all ages. One winner will be selected in each age category (0-5 yrs, 6-10 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 15 –17 yrs, 18+ yrs.). OregonIsWorthProtecting.com
July 31, 2025 at 8:19 PM
🖍️Color for Conservation✍️
Five winners will receive a Jamba Prize Pack (worth up to $50) and more. The contest is open to all ages. One winner will be selected in each age category (0-5 yrs, 6-10 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 15 –17 yrs, 18+ yrs.). OregonIsWorthProtecting.com
Five winners will receive a Jamba Prize Pack (worth up to $50) and more. The contest is open to all ages. One winner will be selected in each age category (0-5 yrs, 6-10 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 15 –17 yrs, 18+ yrs.). OregonIsWorthProtecting.com
Limited edition Wildlife Conservation Tumblers, Coloring Contest at Jamba Juice locations in Oregon; New Oregon is Worth Protecting campaign benefits species in need
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July 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Limited edition Wildlife Conservation Tumblers, Coloring Contest at Jamba Juice locations in Oregon; New Oregon is Worth Protecting campaign benefits species in need
myodfw.com/news/limited-e…
myodfw.com/news/limited-e…
Weekly Recreation Report 🎣
Spotlight on Central Oregon's Cascade Lakes region and East and Paulina lakes. The fishing is hot, get out and seize the weekend!
Statewide Recreation Report - myodfw.com/recreation-r...
Spotlight on Central Oregon's Cascade Lakes region and East and Paulina lakes. The fishing is hot, get out and seize the weekend!
Statewide Recreation Report - myodfw.com/recreation-r...
July 18, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Weekly Recreation Report 🎣
Spotlight on Central Oregon's Cascade Lakes region and East and Paulina lakes. The fishing is hot, get out and seize the weekend!
Statewide Recreation Report - myodfw.com/recreation-r...
Spotlight on Central Oregon's Cascade Lakes region and East and Paulina lakes. The fishing is hot, get out and seize the weekend!
Statewide Recreation Report - myodfw.com/recreation-r...
Same energy
July 7, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Same energy
The 2025-2026 Game Bird Hunting Regulations are now available at ODFW offices and sporting goods stores around the state, and a PDF of the regulations is available online with full eRegulations available soon. www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/...
July 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
The 2025-2026 Game Bird Hunting Regulations are now available at ODFW offices and sporting goods stores around the state, and a PDF of the regulations is available online with full eRegulations available soon. www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/...
Weekly Recreation Report - July 4th Holiday Weekend Edition
Best Bets
📍Get your razor clams at Clatsop Beaches before the season wraps up July 15
📍Haystack and Wickiup reservoirs have been hot, hot, hot
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Best Bets
📍Get your razor clams at Clatsop Beaches before the season wraps up July 15
📍Haystack and Wickiup reservoirs have been hot, hot, hot
myodfw.com/recreation-r...
July 3, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Weekly Recreation Report - July 4th Holiday Weekend Edition
Best Bets
📍Get your razor clams at Clatsop Beaches before the season wraps up July 15
📍Haystack and Wickiup reservoirs have been hot, hot, hot
myodfw.com/recreation-r...
Best Bets
📍Get your razor clams at Clatsop Beaches before the season wraps up July 15
📍Haystack and Wickiup reservoirs have been hot, hot, hot
myodfw.com/recreation-r...
UPDATE: LEFTOVER TAG SALE WILL BE THURSDAY, JULY 3
July 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
UPDATE: LEFTOVER TAG SALE WILL BE THURSDAY, JULY 3