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Spring Into Action & Go Fishing
Spring has so many choices for fishing—catch the last few weeks of winter steelhead fishing or a spring Chinook as runs get underway. Trout are being stocked and early season bass are being caught. Are you ready to reel in some fun? Don’t miss out and buy your fishing license today.
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 Roadkills of Oregon Project
The purpose of this project is to help us understand the impacts roads have on Oregon's wildlife, and to identify roadkill hot spots and vulnerabilities among different wildlife species. This information can help make roadways safer and reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions. Help us help wildlife across the state. Learn more and share your observations of roadkills with ODFW’s iNaturalist project today.
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 Submit Controlled and Premium Hunt Applications
Apply early so the May 15th deadline doesn’t sneak up on you. If you are interested in nearly all rifle hunting opportunities or many archery hunts in eastern Oregon then you’ll want to submit a controlled hunt application. Don’t pass up premium hunts this year either. Premium hunts offer additional opportunities to score a desired hunt as they don’t use preference points, provide extended hunt seasons, and you can hunt during the rut.
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 Spring Turkey Forecast
Hot off the press is the 2024 Spring Turkey hunting forecast. Dig into the 2023 spring turkey harvest by unit report before you head out hunting so you know what to expect.
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 Hunter Ed Is Registering Students Now
Don’t procrastinate any further. Complete hunter ed now to get a chance to spring turkey hunt this year and be ready for fall hunting seasons. Classes, including online options, are available statewide—but slots will be harder to find as fall hunting season gets closer. Find a class and secure your seat today.
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 Learn to Hunt with ODFW
ODFW teaches learn-to-hunt classes for all skill levels. Invite family and friends and join ODFW in class. We’ll cover hunting seasons and regulations in every class to set you up for hunting success. Want to learn how to shoot a bow or a shotgun? Ever wanted to hunt upland gamebirds, waterfowl, or turkey? ODFW has a class for you. Space is limited so register yourself today.
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Regulation Reminders
Mandatory Reporting: All hunts ending between Jan. 1 and March 31 of that year must report by April 15, 2024. All hunters who report on time are entered to win a special big game tag with hunting privileges similar to auction and raffle tags. ODFW draws three winners each year. Winners can choose to hunt deer, elk or pronghorn in an expanded hunt area and for an extended season. Read more.
Rogue-South Coast steelhead anglers: reminder the winter steelhead season closes April 30 in this area. If you harvested a wild winter steelhead, you must return or report paper tags after the season ends (and before the next season begins Dec. 1). More info here.
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Catch of the Month Photo Showcase
Austin Overton reeled in this gorgeous 18" brookie last year on the Upper Clackamas. Nice catch, Austin!
Want a chance to showcase your awesome catch to other anglers? Excited about your latest fishing trip? Snap a great photo while wildlife viewing? Proud picture of your recent harvest? Share your best photos and videos with us. Chosen photographs and videos will be displayed in the Catch of the Month spotlight in an upcoming issue of the ODFW Monthly Messenger, ODFW Photo Gallery and may be used in promotional materials.
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If you know of or suspect crimes against fish, wildlife, or habitat, please contact OSP Dispatch at: 800-442-0776 for the Northern Command Center or 800-442-2068 for the Southern Command Center; or call *OSP (*677) from a mobile device. Or email: TIP@osp.oregon.gov. |
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ODFW Messenger: Monthly Edition | April 2024 |
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The ODFW Messenger is a monthly email which highlights some of the best seasonal opportunity available, and we’ll cover content for fishing, hunting, clamming, crabbing, wildlife viewing, and everything in between. Consider the Messenger your short list for the best adventures in the current season. Lastly, we want to thank you for your continued readership and hope you’ll share it with your friends. |
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