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http://www.dfw.state.or.us
Coming soon – New ELS launches Dec. 1
ODFW will launch a new modernized electronic licensing system (ELS) on Dec. 1 for the sale of 2019 licenses and tags. Customers will be able to:
ODFW recommends you hang onto your hunting/fishing license until you verify your new account. To find out more, visit myodfw.com/articles/odfws-new-electronic-licensing-system-els
Steelhead fishing 101, Nov. 3 and 10 in Troutdale
The workshop is for beginning anglers to learn the essential elements of steelhead fishing. On Nov. 3, the workshop runs from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and covers selecting the right gear, essential knots, fishing ethics and tips and techniques. Nov. 10’s workshop will be an on-the-water session from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Learn more and register.
Take a friend hunting – Chance win a statewide deer tag or other great prizes
Take someone who is new to the sport out hunting—or even someone who hasn’t hunted in awhile! Then enter to win some great prizes including the grand prize of a statewide deer tag for 2020. Learn all the details.
Best bets for weekend fishing
It’s fall and the lake trout are hungrier this time of year because they know winter and slim pickings are just around the corner. Here are a few of the options from this week’s Recreation Report:
If you didn’t apply for a tag, don’t miss getting a point saver
Point savers for deer, elk and pronghorn hunts can be purchased through Nov. 30.
Give us a wing and a tail - Map of collection barrels for grouse and quail now available
If you bag a bird, don’t forget to give us a wing and a tail for any forest grouse or mountain quail you harvest! Use paper bags in the bright blue collection barrels placed at major road junctions or highways in hunting areas and at some ODFW offices and popular rural markets. Mark your harvest date plus county and general location where you hunted.
Here are maps of collection barrels in the NW, SW, Columbia, and NE areas.
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This is the last week to catch a trout until next year. The season closes Oct. 31. Artificial flies, lures......