ODFW Outdoors Program Overview

ODFW Outdoors connects people with Oregon’s fish and wildlife-through Aquatic and Angler, Hunter and Outdoor Skills Education Programs. These hands-on programs teach skills that help you enjoy fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing as lifelong activities.

Youth Angling Enhancement Program (YAEP)

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife invites you to introduce youth to the fun of fishing through the Youth Angling Enhancement Program.

The Aquatic and Angler Education Program

The Aquatic and Angler Education Program introduces aquatic ecology and sport angling to the public. Emphasis is placed on youth-oriented programs. Awareness and understanding of aquatic systems and the relationship these systems have to sport angling is provided.

The goal of the Aquatic and Angler Education Program is to provide youth with an understanding of aquatic ecosystems, and to develop the skills, knowledge and responsibilities associated with angling. Sport angling offers youth a healthy and fun recreational activity that can be shared for a lifetime with friends and family.

Hunter Education

ODFW is committed to providing a quality and diverse hunting education program for all ages and skill levels. Our goal is to make opportunities available that promote Oregon’s hunting heritage through basic and advanced classes, youth clinics, and other hunting and trapping activities. There are also many opportunities available for volunteers to be involved within our hunting education programs.

Outdoor Skills Education Program

ODFW’s Outdoor Skills Education Program offers a variety of hands-on workshops throughout the state that teach Oregonians how to fish, hunt, view wildlife and enjoy outdoor related recreational activities.  You’ll learn what the activity is all about, what equipment is required and how to use it safely.  You will then be given an opportunity to get out in the field and put your new skills to the test.  We provide all the necessary equipment and the hands on instruction are provided by ODFW’s experienced and friendly staff and volunteer instructors.  Workshops are designed for women, adults, and families.  Check out our calendar at: http://www.dfw.state.or.us/outdoor_skills/workshops.asp 

Assurances

The Oregon Outdoor Skills Program is subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and offers all persons the opportunity to participate in programs and activities regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability. No individual will be turned away from or otherwise be denied access to or benefit from, any program or activity on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to the Civil Rights Coordinator for Public Access, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Mail Stop: WSFR-4020, Arlington, VA 22203.