Oregon
Pacific rainforest Roosevelt elk, coastal blacktail deer, and rugged high-desert pronghorn and bighorn draws.
Oregon Regulatory Agency
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW)
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) protects and enhances Oregon's fish and wildlife across coastal rainforests, Cascade mountains, and high desert sagebrush.
Oregon features unique species including Roosevelt elk, Columbian black-tailed deer, Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, pronghorn, and upland chukar.
policyMission
To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.
assignmentResponsibilities
- Administers controlled big game draws and general hunting licenses
- Manages state Wildlife Areas and Travel Management Area access
- Sets hunting season dates, bag limits, and gear regulations
- Conducts wildlife population research, habitat restoration, and disease surveillance
- Enforces fish and game laws through Oregon State Police Wildlife Division
starCore Values
- Stewardship: Protecting diverse wildlife biomes across Oregon.
- Public Service: Providing accessible sportspeople opportunities.
- Scientific Integrity: Guiding resource decisions with empirical research.