Background on ODFW Programs

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission consists of seven members appointed by the Governor for staggered four-year terms.

The Commission was formed July 1, 1975 when the formerly separate fish and wildlife commissions were merged. ODFW consists of the commission, a commission appointed director and a statewide staff of approximately 1000 permanent employees. ODFW operates under ORS chapters 496 through 513. Commissioners formulate general state programs and policies concerning management and conservation of fish and wildlife resources and establish seasons, methods, and bag limits for recreational and commercial take.

The ODFW headquarters are in Salem, with regional offices in Clackamas and La Grande. Ten district offices are strategically located statewide. ODFW operates a variety of facilities designed to enhance fish and wildlife resources, including fish hatcheries, wildlife areas, public shooting grounds, hunting and fishing access sites and several research stations.

Agency Overview

• ODFW Mission Vision and Principles
• 2018-2024 Strategic Plan
  • Implementing Plan
  • Organization Charts
• 2023-25 Joint Ways and Means Budget Presentation

Information on Topics of Interest

Legislative Reports (pdfs):

• OR Marine Reserves Assessment Report
• 2021-23 Biennium Report on the Access Habitat Program
• Oregon Corridor Action Plan
• ODFW Shellfish Program Legislative Report 2023
• 2022 ODFW and Tribal Partnerships Annual Report
• 2023 HB 2875 Hunting on Public Lands Report
• 2022 SB 372 Roadkill Salvage Permit Program Report
• 21-23 Oregon Fish Screens Legislative Report
• 21-23 Screens Legislative Report Executive Summary
• Full 21-23 Screens Legislative Report
• 21-23 R&E Annual Report
• 21-22 STEP Annual Report Final 1.26.23

Oregon Tribes