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ODFW accomplishes its mission through its fish, habitat and wildlife divisions and regional offices. Staff in these divisions and in the regional and field offices are supported by administrative divisions which include information and education, human resources, information systems, and administrative services. Oregon State Police plays a key role in the mission through enforcement of fish and wildlife regulations.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife receives funding from several sources. A third of ODFW’s revenue comes from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses. Another third comes from the federal government – much of it tied to the sale of hunting and fishing equipment. The rest of the department’s funding comes from a variety of sources. Most of that funding can be used only for specific purposes spelled out in grants, contracts or statute. Although ODFW manages fish and wildlife for all Oregonians, only about twelve percent of ODFW’s revenue comes from Oregon’s general tax dollars and the lottery combined. Please see the link below, ODFW Budget 101, for further explanation of the department’s funding sources.
2027-29 Budget Development Process
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is developing its budget proposal for the 2027-29 biennium through a public process. Two budget open house meetings will be held, April 7th and May 12th to discuss development of the draft 2027-29 Agency Request Budget (ARB). At these meetings staff will provide an overview of the ODFW budget, draft 2027-29 budget materials, and discuss process and timelines for developing the agency budget. Folks can attend in person at or watch via YouTube channel listed below.
Public comments on the budget can be submitted by email to ODFW.Info@odfw.oregon.gov or by mail to ODFW Director's Office, 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE, Salem, OR 97302-1142. Comments received by May 29th, 2026, will be included with the draft 2027-29 Agency Request Budget exhibit for the Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting on June 26, 2026. Additionally, written public testimony or verbal testimony can be provided to the Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting at the meeting referenced above. Following Commission approval, a final ARB will be submitted to the Governor's Office during August 2026. The final ODFW 2027-29 budget will be set by the Legislature during the 2027 Legislative Session.
April 7th Budget Open House
2:00 to 4:00 PST
In person: ODFW HQ, 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE, Salem, OR 97302
Youtube: HERE
Provide your comments HERE.
May 12th Budget Open House
2:00 to 4:00 PST
In person: ODFW HQ, 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE, Salem, OR 97302
Youtube: HERE
June 26th Fish and Wildlife Commission Meeting
Check HERE for details and materials as the meeting is developed
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Recreational License Fee Schedule (pdf)
ODFW develops its proposed budget through a public process that begins several months before the legislative session. The process concludes with legislative approval of the department budget.
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