Hunting

Oregon wildlife managers are offering youth hunters 17 and under the chance to pursue pheasants at a series of upcoming free hunts held around the state in September and October. Preregistration is recommended.

Thirty-six youngsters recently enjoyed the Washington Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Jakes Day, which aims to “spark their curiosity about the natural world, encouraging a lasting interest in outdoor exploration.”

Learn about 2026 Oregon big game tag proposals and changes to mule deer hunting at a series of meetings ODFW is hosting in the coming weeks.

The number of harvested big game animals checked at far Eastern Washington chronic wasting disease sampling stations on opening weekend of the state’s general rifle deer season continues to rise, according to stats released by WDFW today.

This weekend marks the start of the first of the Northwest’s three primary general deer seasons as Oregon riflemen take the field in search of bucks, followed by Idaho then Washington later in October, so what can deer hunters expect?

We need to share a better story about why we hunt cougars, bears and other carnivores “because the future of hunting – and wildlife conservation – depends on it.”

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will mull an ODFW proposal to increase the cost of nearly all fishing and hunting licenses as well as create a new ocean angling endorsement as part of a budget request to state lawmakers that also includes $8 million in cuts to some programs.