ODFW to host online public meetings for feedback on proposed changes to big game regulations

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host a series of online public meetings next week with district wildlife biologists presenting proposed changes to next year's big game regulations and getting feedback.

One in-person meeting is also scheduled in Springfield on July 10.

Each meeting will include a presentation on 2025 proposed regulations, a Q&A and opportunity for public comment. No major changes are proposed for 2025 Regulations. More details including controlled hunt tag numbers and season dates will be available online before the first meeting on July 8.

ODFW encourages people to use this form to submit questions in advance of or after the meeting. Questions can also be asked during the Teams meeting by using the chat feature.

Final 2025 Big Game Hunting Regulations are scheduled to be adopted at the Sept. 13 meeting in The Dalles. Remote or in-person testimony will also be taken at the Commission meeting. Comments can also be emailed to odfw.commission@odfw.oregon.gov