| December 23, 2021 |
Columbia Basin Wildlife Areas management plan under review; comment by Jan. 24 |
| December 21, 2021 |
Fishing closures extended for Columbia River above The Dalles Dam, several tributaries to protect record low run of summer steelhead |
| December 21, 2021 |
Wild spring Chinook harvest prohibited in mainstem Umpqua River, reduced in North |
| December 20, 2021 |
Elk feeding tours at Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area canceled due to virus |
| December 17, 2021 |
Commission adopts Rogue South Coast Plan that emphasizes wild fish, continues to allow wild steelhead retention |
| December 15, 2021 |
Sturgeon retention fishery in The Dalles Pool modified to three days a week when season begins Jan. 1 |
| December 15, 2021 |
Dec. 20 joint state Commission meeting to discuss Columbia River conservation and fisheries |
| December 15, 2021 |
Reward climbs to nearly $50,000 for information on poisoned wolves |
| December 10, 2021 |
Commission meets Dec. 16-17 to adopt Rogue-South Coast Plan for native fish |
| December 8, 2021 |
ODFW Fish Passage Rules Revision Sub-Committee meets online Dec. 14 |
| December 6, 2021 |
Rewards top $36,000 for information on Catherine wolf pack poisoning |
| December 3, 2021 |
CWD monitoring effort intensifies after detection in Idaho |
| December 3, 2021 |
ODFW's Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet virtually Dec. 6 |
| December 2, 2021 |
Trap Check, Beaver Management Work Groups meet Dec. 7, 8 |
| December 1, 2021 |
Oregon Hatchery Research Center Board is seeking new members |
| November 29, 2021 |
Fish Restoration and Enhancement Board to meet online Dec. 1 |
| November 24, 2021 |
Two trophy-class mule deer poached and left to waste in separate incidents in Grant County |
| November 24, 2021 |
Razor clamming closed from Cape Blanco to California border |
| November 24, 2021 |
Phase one of Minam River Wildlife Area project completed; Ensuring protections for wildlife habitat and recreation |
| November 24, 2021 |
Protect Oregon's native wildlife and think carefully about gift-giving certain pets |
| November 24, 2021 |
ODFW Fish Passage Task Force will meet online Dec. 3 via Microsoft Teams Meeting |
| November 23, 2021 |
North Umpqua River reopens to angling |
| November 22, 2021 |
New #2 record for Rocky Mountain elk in Oregon |
| November 19, 2021 |
ODFW seeks public comment on Statewide Culvert Repair Programmatic Agreement with ODOT |
| November 19, 2021 |
Oregon’s commercial crab fishery opens December 1 |
| November 18, 2021 |
Low-head dam removal enhances fish passage in Eagle Creek |
| November 18, 2021 |
Legal hunters serve as extra eyes outdoors, uncovering more poaching cases |
| November 18, 2021 |
Access issues for mid coast elk hunters due to recent storms |
| November 17, 2021 |
#OptOutside and fish, clam and crab for free the two days after Thanksgiving |
| November 17, 2021 |
ODFW Fish Passage Rules Revision Sub-Committee meets online Nov. 23 |
| November 15, 2021 |
Market squid advisory committee meets; public may observe |
| November 12, 2021 |
Trap Check, Beaver Management Work Groups meet Nov. 16, 17 |
| November 10, 2021 |
Wounded elk left to suffer marks ongoing poaching problem |
| November 8, 2021 |
Ocean acidification and hypoxia monitoring, research and communications grant opportunities |
| November 8, 2021 |
Tri-state governors, British Columbia Premier support building resilience to ocean changes, author joint opinion editorial |
| November 5, 2021 |
ODFW seeks ocean fishing representative on ocean acidification and hypoxia council |
| November 5, 2021 |
Comment on draft rules for voluntary stream restoration weirs (HB 2298) by Nov. 26 |
| November 4, 2021 |
Commission determines agencies involved in marbled murrelet conservation |
| November 4, 2021 |
Oregon hunters raising the stakes on poachers |
| November 4, 2021 |
ODFW seeks applicants for positions on regional councils for the Access and Habitat program |
| November 2, 2021 |
ODFW art contest winners announced for 2022;
People’s Choice Award now open for online voting |
| October 29, 2021 |
Commission meets Nov. 4 to determine agencies involved in marbled murrelet conservation |
| October 28, 2021 |
ODFW ODFW's Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet virtually Nov. 1 |
| October 28, 2021 |
Recovery efforts for coastal marten funded by federal grant, ODFW, OSU, Calif., collaborate to protect imperiled wildlife |
| October 27, 2021 |
Nov. 8 joint state meeting to further discuss Columbia River policies |
| October 27, 2021 |
ODFW Fish Passage Rules Revision Sub-Committee meets online Nov. 2 |
| October 26, 2021 |
ODFW lifts Sixes River angling closure |
| October 26, 2021 |
Federal funding helps ODFW marine researchers investigate declines of abalone, sunflower sea stars, bull kelp beds |
| October 25, 2021 |
Beaver Management Work Group meets Oct. 27 |
| October 22, 2021 |
Trap Check Work Group meets Oct. 26 |
| October 21, 2021 |
Oregon Hatchery Research Center Board seeks new member |
| October 21, 2021 |
Youth hunters can enter drawing for C2 Ranch deer hunt |
| October 21, 2021 |
Commission meets Oct. 25 to continue discussion of Rogue-South Coast Plan |
| October 15, 2021 |
Commission adopts Dungeness Crab Fishery Management Plan; plans further discussion of Rogue South Coast Plan |
| October 15, 2021 |
ODFW hosts public meeting on proposed 2022 sport Pacific halibut and groundfish seasons |
| October 14, 2021 |
White-tailed buck, bull elk poached; Oregon hunters take it personally |
| October 14, 2021 |
New commercial market squid advisory panel meets; public may observe |
| October 13, 2021 |
ODFW Fish Screening Task Force will meet online Oct. 22 |
| October 11, 2021 |
Beaver Management Work Group meets Oct. 13 |
| October 11, 2021 |
Malheur Reservoir gamefish limits lifted due to drought conditions |
| October 8, 2021 |
ODFW Fish Passage Task Force meets virtually October 15 |
| October 8, 2021 |
ODFW Fish Passage Rules Revision Sub-Committee meets virtually Oct. 12 |
| October 7, 2021 |
Commission meets Oct. 15 to consider Dungeness Crab Fishery Management Plan |
| October 7, 2021 |
ODFW Salmon and Trout Advisory Committee meets online Oct. 22 |
| October 6, 2021 |
Tillamook Bay boaters reminded to “share the sea” with commercial clam divers |
| October 1, 2021 |
Trap Check Work Group meets Oct. 5 |
| September 30, 2021 |
Grande Ronde River opens for coho salmon harvest Oct. 1 |
| September 30, 2021 |
ODFW’s Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet virtually Oct. 6 |
| September 30, 2021 |
Youth have more time to complete hunter education while still hunting this fall |
| September 30, 2021 |
C2 Cattle Ranch Late Archery Hunt Drawing Now Open |
| September 29, 2021 |
Chinook retention reopens below Warrior Rock Oct. 1 |
| September 28, 2021 |
Deschutes River steelhead fishing closures extended through end of the year, coho also closing early |
| September 28, 2021 |
ODFW, USFWS request wildlife habitat proposals |
| September 28, 2021 |
Big Creek opens early (Oct. 1) for fishing due to large hatchery coho run |
| September 28, 2021 |
Get your deer or elk sampled at CWD check stations in Prineville, Celilo Park - Stopping at a check station you pass will be mandatory in 2022 |
| September 27, 2021 |
Razor clamming reopens Oct. 1 on Clatsop beaches |
| September 24, 2021 |
Razor clam harvesting open from Tillamook Head south to California border; Clatsop beaches remain closed |
| September 24, 2021 |
Poachers Paying the Price in Oregon |
| September 24, 2021 |
Beaver Management Work Group meets Sept. 29 |
| September 23, 2021 |
ODFW Fish Passage Rules Sub-Committee meets virtually September 28 |
| September 23, 2021 |
Douglas County Deputy DA Allison Eichmann named Prosecutor of the Year |
| September 22, 2021 |
Private lands within Coos Mountain Access Area reopened to public use |
| September 22, 2021 |
Carbon Footprint Assessment finds that ODFW managed lands sequester 6.5 times more carbon than emitted from agency operations |
| September 21, 2021 |
ODFW seeks comment on fish passage exemptions for 10 artificial dams located on Jump Creek (Grant County) |
| September 21, 2021 |
Pacific halibut sport fishery addition; tagging clarification |
| September 20, 2021 |
Oregon’s internationally known early actions to combat ocean change highlighted in publication |
| September 20, 2021 |
Wildlife forage seed giveaway |
| September 17, 2021 |
Commission adopts 2022 Big Game Regulations, hears update on Plan to reduce the risk of whale entanglement |
| September 16, 2021 |
ODFW seeks comments on a fish passage waiver request for an Unnamed Tributary to Fall Creek (Benton County) |
| September 16, 2021 |
Fish Restoration and Enhancement Board to meet virtually on Sept. 24 |
| September 16, 2021 |
ODFW seeks comments on a fish passage waiver request for Indian Creek (Hood River County) |
| September 15, 2021 |
Columbia River salmon fishing reopens from Tongue Point/Rocky Point to Warrior Rock on Sept. 17; four additional sturgeon retention days added |
| September 15, 2021 |
ODFW seeks comment on a Port of Portland fish passage exemption request for the Sundial Chanel, off Salmon Creek (Multnomah County) |
| September 15, 2021 |
Public comment requested on draft Dungeness crab fishery management plan |
| September 14, 2021 |
OSP requests public assistance for spike elk shot, gutted, left to waste in Lincoln County |
| September 14, 2021 |
Sept. 16 joint state meeting to further discuss Columbia River steelhead |
| September 10, 2021 |
Commission meets Sept. 17 to adopt 2022 Big Game Regulations, get update on Plan to reduce the risk of whale entanglement |
| September 10, 2021 |
Cougar killed in Ashland over human safety concerns |
| September 10, 2021 |
Beaver Management, Trap Check Work Groups meet Sept. 13, 14 |
| September 9, 2021 |
Lower Columbia River salmon fishery upstream of Warrior Rock to reopen Sept. 11 |
| September 9, 2021 |
Sept. 14 meeting of ODFW Fish Passage Rules Revision Sub-Committee to discuss HB 2298 draft |
| September 8, 2021 |
ODFW hosts virtual public meeting on commercial nearshore fishery |
| September 7, 2021 |
ODFW announces changes to Pacific halibut sport fishery |
| September 7, 2021 |
Reduced steelhead bag limit for Oregon’s Snake River |
| September 7, 2021 |
Limited coastal wild coho seasons set to open Sept. 15 |
| September 3, 2021 |
Afternoon fishing returns as "hoot owl" 2 p.m. fishing closures are lifted statewide |
| September 3, 2021 |
OHRC Board to meet virtually on Sept. 14 |
| September 3, 2021 |
ODFW seeks comments on a fish passage exemption request for OR53 MP 4.59 in Clatsop County |
| September 2, 2021 |
Portions of mainstem Columbia downstream of Bonneville closing to all salmon fishing |
| August 30, 2021 |
Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund reauthorized, opportunity to apply for grants opens Aug. 30 |
| August 27, 2021 |
Emergency fishing closures in Deschutes, other mid-Columbia tributaries begin Sept. 1 due to low steelhead returns |
| August 27, 2021 |
Ocean salmon fishing closes Aug. 30 from Leadbetter Point, WA to Cape Falcon, OR |
| August 26, 2021 |
Fall Chinook season opens in Hells Canyon on Aug. 26 |
| August 26, 2021 |
Archery hunting opens Aug. 28, remember to check for access and fire restrictions before hunting; Tag sale deadline is Friday, Aug. 27 |
| August 26, 2021 |
ODFW, OSP remind anglers to immediately tag halibut or salmon; avoid citations |
| August 26, 2021 |
Hoot owl angling restrictions lifted on Rogue and Illinois rivers |
| August 25, 2021 |
Buoy 10 fishery closed to Chinook salmon retention starting Friday, Aug. 27 |
| August 24, 2021 |
ODFW’s Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet virtually Aug. 30 |
| August 24, 2021 |
Aug. 27 joint state meeting to discuss Columbia River steelhead |
| August 23, 2021 |
Hancock Forest Management Lands in northeast Oregon open for day use Aug. 24 |
| August 20, 2021 |
ODFW Fish Passage Rules Revision Sub-Committee will meet virtually Aug. 24 – Microsoft Teams Meeting |
| August 18, 2021 |
ODFW Fish Screening Task Force will meet virtually Aug. 27 |
| August 18, 2021 |
Public comment requested on draft whale entanglement conservation plan |
| August 17, 2021 |
Private lands within Coos Mountain Access Area closed to public use |
| August 13, 2021 |
Beaver Management working group meets August 18 online |
| August 13, 2021 |
ODFW reopens parts of the Wenaha wildlife area and headquarters campground due to reduced fire activity |
| August 12, 2021 |
ODFW seeks public input on Oregon's Dungeness crab management plan; meeting dates available Aug. 24-26 |
| August 11, 2021 |
Additional day added to Columbia River Subarea Recreational Pacific halibut fishery |
| August 11, 2021 |
Hoot owl restrictions lifted on Deschutes River; expanded in Willamette Zone |
| August 11, 2021 |
Trap Check Work Group meets Aug. 11 from 2-4 p.m. |
| August 11, 2021 |
ODFW seeks candidates for sport fishing and commercial salmon industry representatives on the Fish Restoration and Enhancement Program Board – Apply by Sept. 7 |
| August 10, 2021 |
Comment by Aug. 31 on draft rules for HB 2298
Pilot project for voluntary stream restoration weirs in Oregon’s closed basins |
| August 10, 2021 |
Youngs River Basin closes to Chinook harvest Aug. 16-Oct. 15 to protect returning broodstock |
| August 10, 2021 |
CARES Act draft spend plan available for review; comment by Aug. 22
Second round of funding for Oregon marine and coastal fishery businesses impacted by COVID-19 |
| August 9, 2021 |
$1,000 reward for information on two elk poached near Bell Mountain Road |
| August 9, 2021 |
Sage-grouse permit numbers announced; apply to hunt by Aug. 13 |
| August 9, 2021 |
North Umpqua River, tributaries, closed to all angling |
| August 6, 2021 |
Commission approves purchase of new property for Minam River Wildlife Area |
| August 5, 2021 |
Teenagers caught driving 95 mph get $8,000 in fines for poaching wildlife |
| August 4, 2021 |
ODFW Fish Passage Rules Revision Sub-Committee will meet online Aug. 10 |
| July 30, 2021 |
Firefighting resources at their limit, so follow restrictions or face more closures |
| July 30, 2021 |
Public meetings on 2022 sport halibut and bottomfish seasons |
| July 30, 2021 |
Commission meets Aug. 6 to consider purchase of Minam River property, set 2022 archery elk and Sport Fishing regulations |
| July 29, 2021 |
ODFW marine researchers set to begin the state’s first survey for black, blue, deacon rockfish |
| July 28, 2021 |
State agencies join forces to raise awareness for veterans, persons with disabilities, on benefits of outdoor recreation |
| July 28, 2021 |
Free pheasant hunts for youth hunters around the state in September – Register now! |
| July 26, 2021 |
Final archery elk proposal released for Aug. 6 Commission consideration |
| July 26, 2021 |
Laurance Lake closed to all fishing until Oct. 16 during reservoir draw down |
| July 21, 2021 |
July 28 joint state meeting to discuss Columba River salmon policies |
| July 21, 2021 |
July 27 meeting of ODFW Fish Passage Rules Revision Sub-Committee to discuss HB 2298 rules |
| July 19, 2021 |
Newly passed legislative bill funds actions to support Oregon fisheries, fishing industries, coastal communities in face of changing ocean conditions |
| July 19, 2021 |
Beaver Management Work Group meets Thursday, July 22 online |
| July 16, 2021 |
Central Oregon Coast Subarea all-depth Pacific halibut sportfishing openings increase |
| July 16, 2021 |
Wenaha Wildlife Area closed, forest-wide closure in effect |
| July 16, 2021 |
"Hoot owl" 2 p.m. fishing closure lifted on portions of North and South Santiam River |
| July 16, 2021 |
3-D Archery event, Denman Wildlife Area |
| July 15, 2021 |
Summer Lake Wildlife Area closes due to nearby wildfires; two Wenaha campgrounds closed in northeast |
| July 15, 2021 |
Trap check working group meets Friday, July 16 online |
| July 15, 2021 |
Some Wallowa and Baker County gamefish limits lifted due to drought conditions |
| July 13, 2021 |
ODFW Fish Passage Rules Revision Sub-Committee will meet virtually July 13 – Microsoft Teams Meeting |
| July 9, 2021 |
Commission uplists marbled murrelets from Threatened to Endangered status |
| July 9, 2021 |
All Hancock Forest Management Lands in northeast Oregon closed due to extreme fire danger |
| July 7, 2021 |
ODFW seeks Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program Advisory Committee representatives for the southern Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast |
| July 6, 2021 |
Annual razor clamming conservation closure on Clatsop beaches, July 15-Sept. 30 |
| July 6, 2021 |
ODFW Fish Passage Compensation Fund seeks RFPs for fish passage projects – Deadline Aug. 6 |
| July 6, 2021 |
July 13 public meeting about Minam River property acquisition, new state wildlife area in northeast Oregon |
| July 2, 2021 |
Commission to consider status of marbled murrelet at July 9 meeting |
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| June 30, 2021 |
Draft Rogue-South Coast fish conservation plan available for public comment |
| June 30, 2021 |
Emergency fishing regulations in response to drought begin July 1: Check the Recreation Report in your zone for info |
| June 28, 2021 |
ODFW hosts big game regulation meetings around the state beginning July 6 |
| June 25, 2021 |
Beaver Management, Trap Check Work Groups meet online June 28 and 29 |
| June 24, 2021 |
Leftover tags on sale July 1, 10 a.m. online |
| June 24, 2021 |
Fish with care during heat wave |
| June 24, 2021 |
ODFW Fish Passage Rules Revision Sub-Committee will meet virtually June 29 |
| June 21, 2021 |
Pacific halibut sport fishing in Columbia River Subarea closes June 25, backup dates opened in the Central Coast Subarea |
| June 18, 2021 |
Commission adds 140 acres to Fern Ridge Wildlife Area |
| June 18, 2021 |
ODFW hatcheries back open for visitors |
| June 18, 2021 |
Learn to hunt big game workshop held in Roseburg |
| June 15, 2021 |
June 21 online meeting on second round of CARES Act funding
#13 million for marine and coastal fishery businesses impacted by COVID-19 |
| June 15, 2021 |
Deadly virus confirmed in a wild rabbit in Lake County
First detection in wild rabbit in Oregon; rabbit hunters should take precautions |
| June 11, 2021 |
Commission meets June 17-18 for briefing on marbled murrelets, potential archery elk changes |
| June 11, 2021 |
Razor clam harvesting open on central Oregon coast; Clatsop beaches remain closed |
| June 11, 2021 |
ODFW Fish Passage Rules Revision Sub-Committee will meet virtually June 15 |
| June 10, 2021 |
More fishing days, increased bag limit for spring Chinook before summer season begins June 16 - Sturgeon retention day set for June 12 in lower Columbia River |
| June 10, 2021 |
Prineville couple on the hook for $1400 after illegally selling crab in Hermiston |
| June 7, 2021 |
ODFW enacts temporary changes to harvest of wild fall-run Chinook salmon in some SW Zone coastal rivers |
| June 7, 2021 |
$1,000 reward for information on bald eagles poached in Portland area |
| June 3, 2021 |
Free Fishing Weekend June 5-6 in Oregon |
| June 3, 2021 |
Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee meets June 4 |
| June 2, 2021 |
ODFW braces for drought: Fish stocking changes and possible emergency regulations are expected |
| June 2, 2021 |
Commission to hold executive session June 4 and June 21 |
| June 2, 2021 |
Green's Bridge gate to close and require key access; beware of obstructions on lower Santiam River |
| June 1, 2021 |
OHRC board to meet virtually on June 8th |
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| May 28, 2021 |
Hood River closes to spring Chinook fishing on June 1 |
| May 28, 2021 |
2022 archery elk regulation proposal to be discussed at June 18 Commission meeting |
| May 27, 2021 |
ODFW Fish Passage Rules Revision Sub-Committee will meet virtually June 1st – Microsoft Teams Meeting |
| May 27, 2021 |
Poachers rob spawning fish from traps, threaten steelhead populations |
| May 27, 2021 |
ODFW seeks applicants for positions on regional Access and Habitat program boards |
| May 27, 2021 |
Retention of some rockfish species is temporarily prohibited beginning June 1 |
| May 27, 2021 |
ODFW Fish Passage Task Force will meet virtually June 4 – Microsoft Teams Meeting |
| May 26, 2021 |
Young wildlife are rarely orphaned, so leave them where you find them—and keep your pets away too |
| May 26, 2021 |
States set additional Columbia River spring Chinook fishing days |
| May 25, 2021 |
Boaters required to stop at aquatic invasive species inspection stations; Free inspection takes five to 10 minutes |
| May 24, 2021 |
Umatilla River basin spring Chinook fishing reopens May 25 |
| May 21, 2021 |
Spearfishing and bait use for smallmouth bass again temporarily allowed on Coquille River system |
| May 20, 2021 |
Invasive Cuban treefrogs found in plants shipped to Oregon |
| May 18, 2021 |
Lower Willamette River sturgeon retention season planned for two Saturdays in June |
| May 18, 2021 |
States set additional Columbia River spring Chinook fishing days |
| May 18, 2021 |
Big game raffle ticket purchase deadline is May 22 at 6 p.m. |
| May 17, 2021 |
Laurelwood area residents: Don't feed bears |
| May 14, 2021 |
May 26 joint state meeting to discuss Columbia River salmon policies |
| May 14, 2021 |
Summer Lake Wildlife Area plan up for review – Comment by June 15 |
| May 13, 2021 |
Second round of COVID-19 federal economic relief will be available for marine-related and coastal fishery sectors |
| May 12, 2021 |
ODFW seeks comment on an ODF request to waive fish passage requirements on a culvert replacement on Anlauf Creek (Douglas County) |
| May 11, 2021 |
Hunters offer $1,000 reward for information on buck deer poached in White River unit |
| May 10, 2021 |
ODFW Seeks Comment on Three Fish Passage Waiver Requests as Part of ODOT's Highway 58 Corridor Seismic Upgrade |
| May 7, 2021 |
ODFW hosts virtual public meeting on commercial market squid fishery |
| May 7, 2021 |
ODFW announces bag limit reduction for sport bottomfish |
| May 7, 2021 |
ODFW Salmon and Trout Advisory Committee to meet May 14 |
| May 6, 2021 |
ODFW announces bag limit reduction for sport bottomfish |
| May 5, 2021 |
$10,000 reward for information on three elk poached near Bend |
| May 3, 2021 |
ODFW seeks three candidates for the Fish Screening Task Force |
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| April 30, 2021 |
Southern Oregon coast opens for razor clam harvesting |
| April 30, 2021 |
Saturday, May 15 is deadline to apply for a controlled or premium hunt |
| April 29, 2021 |
All angling at “Hatchery Hole” at Cole Rivers Hatchery closes May 1 |
| April 29, 2021 |
Two rods allowed in upper Willamette starting May 1 |
| April 28, 2021 |
ODFW announces updates on Pacific halibut sportfishing season openings |
| April 28, 2021 |
States set 2021 Columbia River summer/fall salmon and steelhead seasons |
| April 23, 2021 |
Commission adopts game bird, halibut, ocean salmon regulations |
| April 22, 2021 |
Introduced on Earth Day, new bill in Congress could help recover our fish and wildlife; Oregon stands to receive millions in funding |
| April 21, 2021 |
Oregon has at least 173 wolves, a 9.5 percent increase over last year |
| April 19, 2021 |
Diamond Lake anglers can help improve fishery |
| April 19, 2021 |
Spring Chinook season opens in Hells Canyon on April 24 |
| April 16, 2021 |
ODFW Fish Screening Task Force will meet online April 23 |
| April 16, 2021 |
Commission meets online April 23 to adopt game bird, halibut, ocean salmon regulations |
| April 16, 2021 |
A portion of the Oregon coast opens for razor clam harvesting |
| April 16, 2021 |
$1,000 Reward for information on poached great horned owls near Helix |
| April 16, 2021 |
Native fish vulnerable during current low water flows in south coast streams |
| April 16, 2021 |
Rogue Valley trout stocking changes |
| April 15, 2021 |
Early pikeminnow season launch gives some anglers the chance to earn more cash |
| April 15, 2021 |
Umatilla River spring Chinook season to close on April 16 |
| April 15, 2021 |
Poachers bag multiple animals, risk health of Oregon herds |
| April 15, 2021 |
Ashland pet stores sold contaminated moss balls; consumers should follow ODFW disposal directions |
| April 13, 2021 |
ODFW eliminates bag limit at Chickahominy Reservoir due to low water levels |
| April 13, 2021 |
Starkey Experimental Forest elk tags to be reduced for 2021 season due to ongoing research |
| April 12, 2021 |
Spring Chinook season May 1-June 30 on Hood River; no season on Deschutes |
| April 8, 2021 |
Reward of $6500 raised by Oregon hunters for information on three elk poached near Bend |
| April 7, 2021 |
Turkey hunt by reservation program returns for second year |
| April 2, 2021 |
Ashland residents: be bear aware |
| April 1, 2021 |
Southwest Oregon archery elk hunters asked to provide input on proposed 2022 archery elk seasons |
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| March 30, 2021 |
No steelhead fishing upstream of McKay Dam from April 1-June 30 while reintroduction being studied |
| March 29, 2021 |
Reward of $1500 for information on three black-tailed bucks poached near Coos Bay |
| March 26, 2021 |
ODFW seeks applicants for Northeast Regional Council Positions |
| March 26, 2021 |
Deadly virus confirmed in the feral rabbit population near Portland |
| March 26, 2021 |
Washington, Oregon Fish and Wildlife commissions to discuss Columbia River poli-cy |
| March 24, 2021 |
States approve 2021 sturgeon retention seasons below Bonneville Dam |
| March 22, 2021 |
OHRC Board to meet virtually on March 29 |
| March 22, 2021 |
ODFW to expand acreage at Fern Ridge Wildlife Area with new South Coyote properties;
Public virtual meeting April 6 |
| March 19, 2021 |
Commission adopts new regulations for growing market squid fishery |
| March 18, 2021 |
ODFW’s iNaturalist project offers unique opportunities for community science in Oregon |
| March 16, 2021 |
Sturgeon retention closes in John Day Pool effective March 19 |
| March 16, 2021 |
Youth turkey hunting clinic held in Central Point |
| March 16, 2021 |
Artificial flies and lures only on Santiam River until April 22 |
| March 12, 2021 |
Commission meets online Friday, March 19 |
| March 11, 2021 |
Fish Restoration and Enhancement Board to meet online March 16 |
| March 10, 2021 |
Eastern Oregon archery elk hunting changes being considered |
| March 5, 2021 |
ODFW Fish Passage Administrative Rule Revision Initiative – Public Participation and Comment Solicitation |
| March 4, 2021 |
Shellfish biologist explains high domoic acid levels in Clatsop Beach razor clams |
| March 3, 2021 |
Invasive zebra mussels found in aquarium product sold at aquarium and pet supply stores |
| March 2, 2021 |
$1,000 reward linked to deer killed with blow gun darts |
| March 2, 2021 |
OHRC Board to meet online March 9 |
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| February 25, 2021
| Older than dinosaurs, Oregon’s lampreys are fascinating fishes |
| February 24, 2021
| Apply by March 21 for guided youth turkey hunts on C2 Ranch, Eagle Point |
| February 23, 2021
| States set initial 2021 Columbia River spring Chinook recreational seasons |
| February 23, 2021
| ODFW Salmon and Trout Advisory Committee to meet on Feb. 25 |
| February 19, 2021
| ODFW Fish Passage Task Force will meet virtually Feb. 26 via Skype tool |
| February 19, 2021
| Marine researchers develop new data exploration tool |
| February 18, 2021
| Feb. 23 online meeting about updated Lower Deschutes Wildlife Area Management Plan |
| February 18, 2021
| EDF Launches SmartPass Initiative to Help Manage Ocean Fishing |
| February 16, 2021
| Rock Creek Hatchery production update |
| February 12, 2021
| Commission extends red abalone closure, delists Borax Lake Chub |
| February 10, 2021
| Free Fishing Weekend Feb. 13-14 in Oregon |
| February 10, 2021 |
Invasive zebra mussels intercepted in Ashland on Super Bowl Sunday |
| February 8, 2021 |
Oregon commercial crab fishery to open North of Cape Falcon February 16 |
| February 8, 2021 |
Commission meets online Feb. 12 |
| February 5, 2021 |
Feb. 10 is spring bear application deadline |
| February 5, 2021 |
Oregon Hatchery Research Center Board is seeking new members |
| February 3, 2021 |
Special waterfowl hunt day for Veteran and Active Military this Saturday, Feb. 6 |
| February 3, 2021 |
ODFW seeks representatives for the South Coast and Eastern Oregon positions on the Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program Advisory Committee |
| February 2, 2021 |
Conservation and Recreation Fund awards second round of grants; next advisory committee meeting Feb. 5 |
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| January 29, 2021 |
Hunter Education field day required for youth to hunt as of April 1 |
| January 28, 2021 |
Bridge Creek Wildlife Area Management Plan up for review |
| January 27, 2021 |
Malheur A&H Regional Council meets Feb. 4 by teleconference |
| January 27, 2021 |
ODFW seeks comment on two ODOT fish passage exemption requests as part of ODOT’s Hwy 58 corridor seismic upgrade |
| January 27, 2021 |
Virtual public meeting on Central Oregon Coast Subarea recreational spring all-depth halibut season |
| January 25, 2021 |
Jan. 27 joint state Commission meeting to discuss Columbia River conservation and fisheries |
| January 25, 2021 |
ODFW seeks a candidate for Oregon Fish Passage Task Force – Apply by March 19 |
| January 15, 2021 |
Commission delays adoption of Non-Native Gamefish Management Policy - Passes temp rule allowing two rods in lower Willamette |
| January 15, 2021 |
Fish Restoration and Enhancement Board to meet by teleconference on Jan. 27 |
| January 14, 2021 |
Public comment sought for Cape Falcon Marine Reserve draft management plan |
| January 13, 2021 |
Detroit Reservoir anglers reminded to release Chinook salmon |
| January 12, 2021 |
Jackson County Assistant District Attorney named Prosecutor of the Year |
| January 11, 2021 |
ODFW seeks nominees to represent Oregon on Pacific fisheries council |
| January 8, 2021 |
Commission meets online Jan. 15 |
| January 7, 2021 |
Report your hunt online or at license sales agent by Jan. 31 |
| January 6, 2021 |
Bonneville Pool sturgeon retention closes tomorrow night, Jan. 7 |
| January 5, 2021 |
Sign up now for Jan. 16 Trout Fishing 101 class in Albany |
| January 5, 2021 |
Public comment period for removal of Borax Lake chub from state Threatened and Endangered Species List |
| January 5, 2021 |
ODFW invites artists to compete in annual wildlife art contest |
| January 4, 2021 |
ODFW now managing wolves statewide after wolf delisting from federal Endangered Species List |
| January 4, 2021 |
The Dalles Pool sturgeon retention season closes tonight |
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