Tag: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife

Put it back. That’s the advice you’re likely to hear if you bring a young wild animal home to “take care of it” — and...

Oregon and Washington fishery managers recently announced seasons and regulations for 2019 summer and fall Columbia River fisheries. Although coho returns are projected to be...

Recreational fishermen will get another two days to go after spring Chinook salmon in the Columbia River above Bonneville Dam under rules adopted by...

With an exceptionally diverse bird population, Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area is hosting the 14th annual Ladd Marsh Bird Festival May 17-19, 2019. The festival...

The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife has set regulations for a spring Chinook fishery on the Hood River. The regulations are: Open for adult...

State wildlife biologists counted 137 wolves in Oregon this past winter, a 10 percent increase over last year’s count of 124, according to the Oregon...

Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington have set an 11-day recreational sturgeon fishing season during May 13-June 5 on the lower Columbia River. During this...

In January, deer and elk in Oregon were in good body condition, and it looked like another mild winter for the state. Then came...

The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife’s Access and Habitat Program and the C2 Ranch are offering 10 youth hunters the chance to hunt...

Results for the spring bear hunt draw will be available by March 1. Results are usually available by Feb. 20, but delayed this year to...

The deadline for hunters to apply for a spring bear hunt in Oregon is Feb. 10, including the S.W. Oregon tag which is now...

The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) will host a public meeting on the Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area Management Plan on Jan. 9...

Deer and elk struck by vehicles can be legally salvaged in Oregon using a free online permit that will be available at the Oregon...

The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife will host another facilitated meeting with Wolf Plan Stakeholders on Tuesday, Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to...

Fall hunting seasons are underway, and hunters are reminded that Access Areas and Open Fields properties provide great opportunities on private land – just...

Steelhead fishing on the Umatilla River will be closed from Monday, Oct. 15 through April 30 of next year to protect native steelhead, according...

With fall Chinook salmon returns to the Columbia River tracking well below preseason predictions, fishery managers announced on Tuesday the Columbia River from the...

It’s free to fish, crab or clam in Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 1 and Sunday, Sept. 2. During these two days, no fishing licenses or...

Steelhead retention in the Columbia River and lower John Day River will close effective today through the end of the year due to poor...

Metolius Pond, a new fishing pond for kids and disabled anglers on the grounds of the old Metolius Hatchery, is now open for fishing. The...