“Your regulations are too complicated. You need a lawyer to interpret the regulations.” ODFW has heard that a lot from hunters. Well, we’re listening and we want to fix it. To do that, we have a multi-year effort underway aimed at simplifying hunting regulations in ways that still enable regulations to do what they should – provide for a sustainable wildlife population and fair chase of game. ODFW Grande Ronde Watershed Manager Nick Myatt is leading that effort and talks to Scott Haugen about it

Eastern Oregon Deer Hunt Areas Interactive Map Starting in 2026, deer hunts in Eastern Oregon will be organized by Deer Hunt Areas instead of traditional Wildlife Management Units (WMUs). This transition is based on new research that show deer move across multiple WMUs throughout the year, making old systems less effective for population monitoring and harvest management. Find the link to more information and the interactive map at the link in comments. | Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife