How important are hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing to Oregon? In 2008 alone, Oregonians and visitors spent $2.5 billion dollars on fishing, hunting, shellfishing and wildlife viewing activities and equipment. Find out how and where that money was spent at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Economic Survey Web site. Executive summary (pdf) Full report (pdf)

Mission Statement

Roy Elicker ODFW Director Biography

To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.

Agency Overview

• OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE: Fishing, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing(pdf)

Agency Principles for 2009-2011

• Fiscal Integrity
  
  
• Promote workforce enhancement
  
  
• Effective relationships based on trust and confidence
  
  
• Work as a team to accomplish our mission
  
  
• Proactive & solution-based fish & wildlife management based on sound science

Agency Priorities for 2009-2011

• Promote participation in hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, and development of outdoor skills

• Continue to implement the Conservation and Nearshore Strategies

• Increase workforce diversity

• Promote career development and leadership opportunities

• Implement strategies to increase fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing opportunities