| Question Topic |
Contact |
Phone Number |
Email Address |
Online
Information Source |
| A |
| Administrative Rules for Fish |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/OARs/OARs.html#Fish |
| Administrative Rules for
Wildlife |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/OARs/OARs.html#Wildlife |
| Adopt-A-River |
Adopt-A-River |
800-322-3326 |
|
https://www.solv.org/volAdoptARiver.shtml |
| Algae & Aquatic Weed
Control |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| Animal Import Requirements &
Permits |
Oregon State
Veterinarian's
Office
|
503-986-4680 |
csorrels@oda.state.or.us |
https://www.oda.state.or.us/ahid/animal_health/general_import.html |
| Animals that are legal to own and/or keep
in Oregon |
|
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https://www.oda.state.or.us/ahid/animal_health/legal_animals.html |
| ASK-FISH (24 hour recorded
Information) |
ASK-FISH |
800-275-3474
(800-ASK-FISH) |
|
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| Aquaculture (literature & permit
information) |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
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| Aquatic & Angler
Education |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/outdoor_skills |
Aquatic Mammals - See: Marine Mammals.
To report a stranded
animal, See: Marine Mammal Stranding
Network |
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| B |
| Backyard Ponds |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/backyard/BkPond.html
https://www.oacd.org/fs17pond.htm |
| Backyard Wetlands |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/backyard/BakWet.html |
| Bats |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrWild/bats.pdf (Currently
unavaliable) |
| Bears |
Contact the ODFW INFO LINE or nearest
ODFW Office. In the case of an emergency, call 911. |
503-947-6002
|
|
Black bear: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrWild/blackbear3.pdf
(Currently Unavailable)
ODFW Office Phone # Directory: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/odfw_directory.htm |
| Boat Access, Registration &
Restrictions, etc. |
Oregon State Marine Board |
503-378-8587 |
|
https://www.osmb.state.or.us/ |
| Boating Facilities Guide |
Oregon State Marine Board |
503-378-8587 |
|
https://159.121.106.106/osmb/ |
| Boating Laws &
Regulations |
Oregon State Marine Board |
503-378-8587 |
|
Boating Laws & Regulations: https://www.osmb.state.or.us/Laws/index.html
Mandatory Boater Education Card: https://www.osmb.state.or.us/Education/questions.html |
| C |
| Camping Information &
Reservations |
Oregon Parks & Recreation
Department |
800-551-6949 |
|
State Parks & Campgrounds: https://www.prd.state.or.us/
PGE Parks & Campgrounds: https://www.portlandgeneral.com/community_and_env/parks_campgrounds/ |
| Carcass Bids (Surplus fish) |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| Catch & Release |
|
|
|
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrFish/PDFs/Catch%26Rel.pdf |
| Charter Boat Licensing |
Oregon State Marine Board |
503-378-8587 |
|
https://www.osmb.state.or.us/ |
| Chemical Treatment of Lakes &
Streams |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| Clams, Clamming, Clam Digger
Permits
See also: Shellfish |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
Bay clam: https://www.hmsc.orst.edu/odfw/devfish/sp/bay_clam.html
Cockle clam: https://www.hmsc.orst.edu/odfw/devfish/sp/cockle.html |
| Columbia River Fisheries &
Management |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrFish/InterFish/Index.html |
| Commercial Fisheries |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/odfwhtml/commercial/ |
| Controlled Hunts |
CONTROLLED HUNT HOTLINE |
800-708-1782 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| Cormorant Predation |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| Cougars - See:
Mountain Lion |
|
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|
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| Crabs & Crabbing |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
Box crab: https://www.hmsc.orst.edu/odfw/devfish/sp/box.html
Oregon hair crab & Scarlet king crab: https://www.hmsc.orst.edu/odfw/devfish/sp/crab.html
Crab Reports & Publications: https://www.hmsc.orst.edu/odfw/reports/crab.html |
| Crayfish |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| D |
| Damage caused by wildlife - See: Wildlife Damage |
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| Deer, White-tailed |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrWild/PDFs/BKGWhiteTail.pdf |
| Directions to ODFW
Headquarters |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/directions.htm |
| Disease, Fish |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
Fish Parasites: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrFish/tapeworms2001.htm
Whirling Disease: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrFish/whirlingdisease_qa.htm |
| Disease,
Wildlife |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
Tuberculosis: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrWild/elktb.htm
(currently unavailable)
Chronic Wasting Disease of Deer & Elk: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrWild/chronic_wasting.htm
(currently unavailable)
Deer Hair Loss Syndrome: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrWild/btd_hairloss.htm
(Currently Unavailable)
Adenovirus Hemorrhagic Disease of Deer: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrWild/adenovirus.htm
(Currently Unavailable)
Feral Swine Diseases: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrWild/feralswine.htm
(Currently Unavailable) |
| Domoic Acid in Shellfish - See: Shellfish |
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Dolphins & Whales - See: Marine Mammals.
To report a stranded
animal, See: Marine Mammal Stranding
Network |
|
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| Drift Nets |
Dave Hanson, PSMFC |
|
dave_hanson@psmfc.org |
|
| Drought Information - See: Fire & Drought |
|
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| E |
| Eel Permits |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| Emergency Response System (For Hazardous
Materials Incident Reporting) |
|
800-452-0311 |
|
|
| Employment
opportunities at ODFW |
ODFW |
503-872-5305 |
|
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/Personnel/Jobs.html |
| Endangered Species |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
Threatened and Endangered Species
Information Links: https://osu.orst.edu/dept/nrimp/links/esa.htm |
| F |
| Falconry |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrWild/falconry/falconry.htm
(Currently Unavailable) |
| Fill & Removal Permits |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| Fin Clips |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| Fire &
Drought Information |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
Fire & Drought Info: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/fire_drought.htm
Rehabilitating Landscapes after Fires: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrHbt/rehab_fire.html
ODFW Guidelines and Options for Managing Impacts of Extreme Fire
Danger and Severe Access Restrictions During Big Game Hunting Seasons: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrWild/fireaccess_guide.htm |
| Fish Counts & Stocking
Information |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
Fish counts: https://osu.orst.edu/dept/nrimp/information/fishcounts.htm
Stocking Schedule: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrFish/trout_stocking_schedule.htm |
| Fish Dealer Licenses &
Information |
Norm Whitten |
|
norman.c.whitten@state.or.us |
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/odfwhtml/commercial/commques.html |
| Fish Dealer List |
|
|
|
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrFish/licensed_ops.pdf |
| Fish Identification Guides |
Call the Washington Department of Fish
& Wildlife for Fish ID Guide Books. |
360-902-2200 |
|
WDFW's FIsh ID Guide Books: https://www.wa.gov/wdfw/outreach/orderinf.htm
Chinook & Coho ID Poster: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrFish/FishID/FishIDColor.pdf
(Currently Unavailable)
Trout vs. Salmon ID Guide: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrFish/FishID/SalmonTroutID.html
(Currently Unavailable) |
| Fish Introduction
Proposals |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| Fish Research |
ODFW Corvallis Fish Research
Lab |
541-757-4263 |
|
https://www.orst.edu/Dept/ODFW/ |
| Fish Restoration & Enhancement
Program |
Dan VanDyke, ODFW Restoration &
Enhancement Program Coordinator |
503-947-6232 |
Daniel.J.Vandyke@state.or.us |
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrFish/RnEProgram/R%26EHistory.html |
| Fishing Contests |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| Fishing Guide Licenses |
Oregon State Marine Board |
503-378-8587 |
|
https://www.osmb.state.or.us/ |
| Fishing Guide, Online |
ODFW & Oregon State Marine
Board |
503-378-8587 |
|
OSMB Fishing Guide: https://159.121.106.106/osmb/index.cfm?Fuseaction=entryFishing
24 Great Places to Fish in Oregon: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrFish/letsgofishing.pdf
(Currently Unavailable)
Guide to accessible outdoor recreation sites: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrFish/access.pdf |
| Fishing Licenses &
Regulations |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/Regulations/regs.html |
| Fishing Update (Weekly
Report) |
ODFW |
800-275-3474 |
|
ODFW Weekly Fishing Report:
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/RecReports/Fishing.html (Currently
Unavailable) |
Fishing Update (24-hour recorded
info)
|
|
503-872-5263
|
|
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/RecReports/Fishing.html (Currently
Unavailable) |
| Fish Passage |
Tom Stahl, ODFW Fish Passage Program
Coordinator |
(503) 947-6228 |
Thomas.Stahl@state.or.us |
Fish Passage Program: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrFish/Management/FishPassage.html
Fish Screening & Passage Grant Program: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrFish/screen_passage_grants.htm |
| Fish Propagation Licenses |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| Fish Screening |
Bernie Kepshire, ODFW Statewide Fish
Screening Coordinator |
541-757-4186 x255 |
bernard.m.kepshire@state.or.us |
Fish Screening Program: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrFish/PDFs/BKGFishScreen.pdf
Fish Screening & Passage Grant Program: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrFish/screen_passage_grants.htm |
| Fishery Quotas |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| Fish Tags |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/Regulations/LicensesTags.html |
| Frogs |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| G |
| Gambusia (Mosquito-eating
fish) |
County Vector Control |
503-248-3464 |
|
|
| Genetics, Fish |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| Gillnets |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| GIS - Geographic Information Systems
Data |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
GIS Data: https://osu.orst.edu/dept/nrimp/information/index.htm
GIS Links: https://osu.orst.edu/dept/nrimp/links/gis.htm |
| Gold Panning Regulations |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| Grasscarp |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| Groundfish Regulations |
Mark Saelens |
541-867-4741 |
mark.saelens@hmsc.orst.edu |
|
| H |
| Halibut |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| Handicapped Fishery |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| Harvesting |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| Hazardous Spills |
Contact the nearest ODFW
Office |
|
|
ODFW Office Phone # Directory: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/odfw_directory.htm |
| Herring |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
Pacific Herring: https://www.hmsc.orst.edu/odfw/devfish/sp/herring.html |
| Hunter Education Program |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/outdoor_skills/ |
| Hunting Licenses &
Regulations |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/Regulations/regs.html |
| Hunting Unit Maps |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
https://osu.orst.edu/dept/nrimp/links/maps.htm |
| Hunting Update (24-hour recorded
info) |
|
503-872-5263 |
|
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/RecReports/Hunting.html (Currently
Unavailable)) |
| I |
| INFORMATION LINE for ODFW |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| Information on Fishing &
Hunting |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| Injured and/or Sick Wildlife - See: Wildlife, Sick and/or Injured or Disease, Wildlife |
|
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| Invasive species |
Oregon Invasive
Species Hotline |
1-866-INVADER
(1-866-468-2337) |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
Invasive species: https://www.invasivespecies.gov/geog/state/or.shtml
Non-native wildlife: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/Nonnative_1.pdf (Currently
Unavailable) |
| J |
| Jet Boat Use Permits - Rogue
River |
ODFW Rogue Watershed District
Office |
541-826-8774 |
|
|
| Job openings at ODFW - See: Employment Opportunities |
|
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| K |
| Krill |
Marine Resources |
541-867-4741 |
|
https://www.hmsc.orst.edu/odfw/index.html |
| L |
| Lake Levels |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
https://www.osmb.state.or.us/Access/index.html |
| Landscaping for Wildlife -
Naturescaping |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/Education/Naturescaping.html
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/backyard/WildHab.html
https://www.nwf.org/backyardwildlifehabitat/createhabitat.cfm |
| License, Fishing Guide |
Oregon State Marine Board |
503-378-8587 |
|
https://www.osmb.state.or.us/ |
| License Issuing, Sport &
Commercial |
ODFW Licensing Department |
503-872-5275 |
|
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/Regulations/regs.html |
| Licenses & Information, Fish
Dealer |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| Lizards |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| M |
| Maps |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
Map Links page: https://osu.orst.edu/dept/nrimp/links/maps.htm
Data Resources page: https://osu.orst.edu/dept/nrimp/information/index.htm |
| Marbled Murrelet |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrWild/PDFs/BKGMurrelet.pdf |
Marine Mammals
- Seals, Sea Lions, Dolphins, Whales.
To report a stranded animal,
See: Marine Mammal Stranding Network |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
https://oregonstate.edu/groups/marinemammal/Index.html |
| Marine Mammal
Stranding Network |
|
800-452-7888 |
|
|
| Media Inquiries
(Newspaper/Radio/TV) |
Anne Pressentin-Young |
|
Anne.M.Pressentin@state.or.us |
|
| Mosquito Control (using
Gambusia) |
County Vector Control |
503-248-3464 |
|
|
| Motor Boat Use |
Oregon State Marine Board |
503-378-8587 |
|
https://www.osmb.state.or.us/ |
| Mountain
Lion |
Contact the nearest ODFW Office. In
the case of an emergency, call 911. |
|
|
ODFW Office Phone # Directory: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/odfw_directory.htm
Mountain Lion Info: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrWild/Finalcougar21600.pdf |
| Mussels
See also: Shellfish |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
Odfw.Info@state.or.us |
|
| Muzzleloader Regulation
Review |
ODFW INFO LINE |
503-947-6002 |
|