Hunting Articles

New modernized licensing system on the way for 2019
by ODFW, AUGUST 4, 2018

ODFW will launch a new electronic licensing system (ELS) on Dec. 1, 2018 with the sale of 2019 licenses and tags. With the new system, hunters and anglers can choose to carry their documents electronically (on their smart phone or tablet) and tag fish and wildlife with a mobile app that will work even offline. Or, customers can continue to use...
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Commission accepts marten trapping petition
by ODFW, AUGUST 4, 2018

In a split 3-2 vote, the Commission accepted a petition and directed staff to initiate rulemaking on its concepts, which are related to prohibiting harvest of marten in portions of western Oregon and prohibiting trapping on some specific public lands in western Oregon. The Commission also adopted advisory survival guidelines for threatened marbled murrelets to minimize potential for unauthorized take. The...
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Take a friend hunting in 2018 – Win a prize!
by ODFW, AUGUST 3, 2018

Take a friend new to the sport out hunting this year—you might win a prize! ODFW launched its second Take a Friend Hunting contest today. Hunters who take someone new to the sport out hunting—or even someone who just hasn’t hunted in several years—can enter to win prizes including hunting gear and a statewide deer tag for 2019. To be eligible for the contest,...
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Applications Now Available for Special CDFW Dove Hunting Opportunities
by CDFW, JULY 18, 2018

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is offering a drawing for more than a dozen special dove hunts in five counties for the 2018 dove season, the first half of which runs from Sept. 1-15. The special dove hunting opportunities will take place at the Cosumnes River Preserve in Sacramento County, the China Island and Salt Slough units of the...
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Aug. 4 Archery Tournament for all ages near Corvallis – Register by July 30
by ODFW, JULY 12, 2018

ODFW will host the second annual S3DA Triple Crown archery tournament Aug. 4 at the Archery Park, EE Wilson Wildlife Area (2955 Camp Adair Rd, Monmouth). The competition is open to all ages and the cost is $10, payable by cash or check on site at the event. Participants need to bring their own equipment (no broadheads or crossbows) and will shoot in...
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Big game regulation meetings held in southern Oregon
by ODFW, JULY 11, 2018

Public meetings to discuss 2019 Big Game Hunting Regulations are being held around southern Oregon. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists will discuss proposed changes for the 2019 hunting season and proposals to simplify regulations, including one to change the Southwest first-come, first served spring bear hunt to a controlled hunt consistent with all other spring bear hunts in Oregon. Public comment...
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