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| Sep 30, 2022 |
Marine toxin closes all razor clamming in Oregon coastwide |
| Sep 30, 2022 |
ODFW Fish Passage Task Force will meet in Salem Oct. 7 |
| Sep 30, 2022 |
ODFW's Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet on Oct. 3 |
| Sep 30, 2022 |
Second Round of Investments in Ocean Science by Oregon Legislature Focuses on Nearshore Science and Monitoring |
| Sep 30, 2022 |
Manulife (formerly Hancock) properties in NE Oregon reopen to camping |
| Sep 30, 2022 |
Clackamas Co. DDA Alexander Hayes named OSP F&W Prosecutor of the Year |
| Sep 29, 2022 |
Upland game bird hunters: return wings, tails for research |
| Sep 28, 2022 |
More salmon fishing opportunity on the lower Columbia River starting Oct. 1 |
| Sep 28, 2022 |
New process to apply for Hunt by Reservation turkey and upland bird hunts |
| Sep 28, 2022 |
C2 Cattle Ranch late archery deer hunt drawing now open |
| Sep 28, 2022 |
ODFW seeks candidates for sport fishing and commercial salmon industry representatives on the Fish Restoration and Enhancement Program Board |
| Sep 27, 2022 |
Hunters: Get your deer or elk sampled for CWD |
| Sep 23, 2022 |
Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day Saturday, Sept. 24 |
| Sep 23, 2022 |
Marine toxin domoic acid keeps Clatsop beaches closed to razor clamming |
| Sep 22, 2022 |
Crooked River, Ochoco Creek closed to fishing starting Sept. 24 due to low water flows |
| Sep 22, 2022 |
Elk River hatchery chinook bag limit increased |
| Sep 22, 2022 |
Oct. 5 recreational Pacific halibut and groundfish public meeting |
| Sep 21, 2022 |
Grande Ronde River opens for coho salmon harvest on Sept. 24 |
| Sep 19, 2022 |
Illegal hunting guides forfeit mules after multi-state investigation |
| Sep 16, 2022 |
Commission adopts 2023 Big Game Regulations: Controlled hunt draw results available June 12 in 2023 |
| Sep 16, 2022 |
Oregon ocean change report highlights innovative monitoring and research |
| Sep 14, 2022 |
Info session scheduled for Sept. 19 for Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund grant applications |
| Sep 14, 2022 |
Gamefish limits and gear restrictions lifted for Haystack Reservoir; Sept. 16 to Nov. 30 |
| Sep 14, 2022 |
Clatsop beaches reopen Oct. 1 contingent on marine toxin levels |
| Sep 13, 2022 |
Columbia River reopens for salmon fishing at Buoy 10, above Reed Island beginning Sept. 15 |
| Sep 13, 2022 |
Manulife (formerly Hancock) properties in NE Oregon reopen to day use Thursday, Sept. 15 |
| Sep 12, 2022 |
ODFW radio-tagging Coquille smallmouth bass in research project |
| Sep 9, 2022 |
Mussel harvesting closed from Columbia River to north side of the Yachats River |
| Sep 9, 2022 |
Commission meets Sept. 15-16 in Burns |
| Sep 8, 2022 |
OCRF meets Sept. 12 from 1- 4 p.m. online |
| Sep 7, 2022 |
Steelhead fishing will close in the John Day River this fall due to low projected returns of wild steelhead |
| Sep 7, 2022 |
Fish Restoration and Enhancement Board to meet in Newport Sept. 22-23 |
| Sep 7, 2022 |
OHRC Board to meet in Alsea on September 13 |
| Sep 7, 2022 |
ODFW program returns nutrients from hatchery salmon back to rivers and streams |
| Sep 1, 2022 |
All salmon fishing closed below Bonneville Dam starting tomorrow, Sept. 2
Recreational fishery exceeded allocated ESA fall Chinook impacts |
| Sep 1, 2022 |
Commercial Fisheries Permit Board meets September 7 |
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| Aug 31, 2022 |
Comment on revised Fish Passage Administrative Rules by Sept. 25 |
| Aug 29, 2022 |
Chinook salmon retention on the Columbia River from Buoy 10 to west Puget Island to close after Tuesday, Aug. 30 |
| Aug 29, 2022 |
ODFW hosts public meetings on commercial nearshore fishery |
| Aug 26, 2022 |
Informational session for ODFW’s Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund grant applications on Aug. 29 |
| Aug 26, 2022 |
Retention of some rockfish species prohibited, bag limit decreases beginning Sept. 6 |
| Aug 25, 2022 |
ODFW seeks North Coast representative for the Salmon and Trout Enhancement Advisory Committee |
| Aug 19, 2022 |
No steelhead retention in portions of John Day, Umatilla, Walla Walla rivers this fall |
| Aug 19, 2022 |
Wild coho retention allowed in several coastal rivers this fall |
| Aug 18, 2022 |
States adopt three sturgeon retention days in September below Bonneville |
| Aug 18, 2022 |
Wild North Umpqua summer steelhead returns showing improvement |
| Aug 16, 2022 |
ODFW to host public meetings on plans to treat Heart Lake |
| Aug 16, 2022 |
ODFW announces in-season changes to Pacific halibut sport fishery |
| Aug 12, 2022 |
Advisory for Netarts Bay recreational crabbing and clamming |
| Aug 12, 2022 |
Grant application period now open for ODFW's Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund |
| Aug 11, 2022 |
Free pheasant hunts for youth hunters around the state in September – Register now! |
| Aug 5, 2022 |
Commission approves emergency fall Chinook conservation hatchery program for Coquille River |
| Aug 4, 2022 |
Dory boat captain loses right to fish after multiple poaching incidents |
| Aug 2, 2022 |
Manulife (formerly Hancock) Forest Management Lands in northeast Oregon closed as of Aug. 3 due to fire danger |
| Aug 1, 2022 |
Grant application period opens Aug. 12 for ODFW's Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund |
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| July 29, 2022 |
Fishing to open Aug. 15 on Deschutes River thanks to improved summer steelhead returns |
| July 29, 2022 |
Access and Habitat board members sought for Southwest Oregon |
| July 29, 2022 |
Commission meets Aug. 5 in Salem |
| July 28, 2022 |
Sage-grouse permit numbers announced; Aug. 12 is application deadline |
| July 27, 2022 |
Drought stresses fish and wildlife out, according to this singing trout:
Tips for responsible outdoor recreation |
| July 27, 2022 |
ODFW's Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet virtually Aug. 1 for a Special Informational Workshop on Drought and Resilience Planning |
| July 22, 2022 |
ODFW seeks comment on fish passage exemption in Linn County |
| July 21, 2022 |
Gamefish limits and gear restrictions lifted for Holbrook Reservoir and Heart Lake |
| July 21, 2022 |
Halibut angling days added to Columbia River, Central Oregon Coast subareas |
| July 20, 2022 |
Aggressive deer reported in Ashland and other areas of Jackson, Josephine counties |
| July 14, 2022 |
ODFW urges sport crabbers to mark gear, orca entangled in unmarked sport crab gear |
| July 14, 2022 |
ODFW, Coquille Tribe propose Coquille River fall chinook conservation hatchery program; public meeting scheduled |
| July 14, 2022 |
Poachers who left five elk dead sentenced in Harney County |
| July 13, 2022 |
Summer salmon fishing continues in lower Columbia River: Chinook retention extended through July 31 |
| July 12, 2022 |
Proposed 2023 sport Pacific halibut and groundfish seasons topic of ODFW public meetings |
| July 11, 2022 |
New accessible fishing pier at Bandon marina |
| July 8, 2022 |
ODFW's Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee meets online July 11 |
| July 7, 2022 |
Market squid advisory committee meets July 14 |
| July 5, 2022 |
Annual razor clamming closure on Clatsop beaches, July 15-Sept. 30 |
| July 1, 2022 |
South coast reopens to razor clamming |
| July 1, 2022 |
2022 fall coastal salmon fishing: Some restrictions/closures for wild Chinook but more wild coho retention seasons expected |
| July 1, 2022 |
North Umpqua wild summer steelhead count increases |
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| June 30, 2022 |
More summer Chinook fishing days below Bonneville Dam, sockeye in Columbia River salmonid bag limit starting July 1 |
| June 30, 2022 |
ODFW hosts big game regulation meetings around the state beginning July 6 |
| June 28, 2022 |
Additional days added to Central Coast Subarea Recreational Pacific halibut fishery |
| June 27, 2022 |
Reward $500 for information on deer poached in Reedsport boat launch parking lot (photos available) |
| June 24, 2022 |
ODFW responds to garbage bear problems in Hood River area; Residents reminded it is against the law to feed wildlife in Oregon |
| June 24, 2022 |
Coastwide late berry crop leads to problem bears |
| June 24, 2022 |
Leftover tags on sale July 1, 10 a.m. online: Reminder leftover tags not available as additional tags |
| June 22, 2022 |
Gamefish limits and gear restrictions lifted for Malheur and Warm Springs Reservoirs, including portions of the Malheur River |
| June 17, 2022 |
Commission adopts Coquille Tribe Agreement and 2023-25 Agency Request Budget |
| June 17, 2022 |
Poachers pay over $15,000 for taking bull elk, buck deer |
| June 16, 2022 |
Oregon's Fish Screening Task Force meets June 23-24 |
| June 14, 2022 |
Imnaha, Wallowa River open for spring Chinook June 25; first season since 2016 |
| June 13, 2022 |
Commission meets June 17 in Salem |
| June 10, 2022 |
ODFW's Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet virtually June 13 |
| June 10, 2022 |
ODFW's Elkhorn Wildlife Area to conduct elk habitat enhancement this summer |
| June 9, 2022 |
Lookingglass Creek opens June 10 to spring Chinook fishing |
| June 6, 2022 |
Additional days added to Columbia River Subarea Recreational Pacific halibut fishery |
| June 3, 2022 |
States adopt two more days for lower Columbia River estuary sturgeon retention (June 8 and 11) |
| June 2, 2022 |
Columbia River Chinook bag limit increased, more fishing days above Bonneville starting June 4 |
| June 2, 2022 |
Spearfishing and bait use for smallmouth bass temporarily allowed on Coquille River system |
| June 2, 2022 |
Waterfowl no longer accepted at wildlife rehabilitation centers due to avian flu risk |
| June 1, 2022 |
Anglers: temporary restrictions now in effect for Umpqua River |
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| May 27, 2022 |
Family fishing events June 4-5 during Free Fishing Weekend
In Estacada, Eugene, Hebo, Forest Grove, Klamath Falls, Reedsport, Silverton, Sutherlin, Tillamook, Toledo |
| May 26, 2022 |
Free Fishing Weekend June 4-5 in Oregon |
| May 26, 2022 |
Fall coastal salmon outlook topic of June 7 webinar
Poor fall Chinook forecasts in some coastal systems; management plan calls for no wild retention in some basins |
| May 25, 2022 |
Fishing closures in Deschutes River this summer to protect steelhead
Trout fishing to remain open |
| May 23, 2022 |
ODFW hosts public meeting on market squid fishery |
| May 20, 2022 |
Court ordered North Umpqua hatchery summer steelhead released today |
| May 20, 2022 |
Retention of Chinook prohibited in Green Peter Reservoir effective immediately |
| May 20, 2022 |
Snapping turtles in Oregon pose threat to native species; ODFW encourages public to report sightings |
| May 19, 2022 |
Don't kidnap young wildlife: leave wildlife wild |
| May 18, 2022 |
Another 11 Columbia River spring Chinook fishing days added downstream of Bonneville Dam, two fishing days added upstream |
| May 18, 2022 |
ODFW researching shellfish in Tillamook Bay |
| May 18, 2022 |
Avian flu detected in wild birds in the southern Willamette Valley, more domestic poultry test positive Risk to human health is low; do not feed waterfowl and protect your poultry |
| May 17, 2022 |
Spring Chinook season opens in Hells Canyon on May 17 |
| May 16, 2022 |
Invasive crayfish found in Ashland canal |
| May 13, 2022 |
Commission hears about 2023-25 Budget Development, Drought Communication Planning, Beavers, Orcas, and votes to schedule a special meeting to consider comments on their recent North Umpqua Summer Steelhead decision |
| May 13, 2022 |
ODFW Salmon and Trout Advisory Committee to meet online May 23 |
| May 12, 2022 |
ODFW Fish Passage Task Force meets in the Umpqua Basin May 19-20, 2022 |
| May 12, 2022 |
Spring derelict crab pot recovery efforts aim to prevent marine life entanglement |
| May 11, 2022 |
States set additional Columbia River spring Chinook fishing days downstream of Bonneville |
| May 10, 2022 |
ODFW to host family fishing event at Sheridan Pond May 14 |
| May 9, 2022 |
Commission meets online May 13 for budget briefing |
| May 9, 2022 |
States set 2022 Columbia River summer/fall salmon and steelhead seasons |
| May 4, 2022 |
Controlled and Premium hunt deadline is Sunday, May 15 |
| May 3, 2022 |
Salmon fishing closed above Bonneville Dam as of May 4 |
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| April 28, 2022 |
Landowner Representative needed for statewide A&H Program Board – Apply by June 30 |
| April 28, 2022 |
ODFW's Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet virtually May 2 |
| April 27, 2022 |
Emergency reductions to deer tag numbers for some Heppner, Interstate, Starkey hunts |
| April 27, 2022 |
ODFW expands acreage at Fern Ridge Wildlife Area with new property acquisition |
| April 25, 2022 |
Ashland residents: be bear aware |
| April 25, 2022 |
ODFW announces updates on Pacific halibut sportfishing season openings |
| April 22, 2022 |
Commission ends North Umpqua hatchery summer steelhead program |
| April 19, 2022 |
ODFW monitoring North Umpqua summer steelhead, preparing for possible angling closures |
| April 18, 2022 |
Commission meets April 21-22 in Astoria to decide on North Umpqua hatchery summer steelhead |
| April 18, 2022 |
Private forestland owners recognized for fish and wildlife stewardship |
| April 15, 2022 |
Two rods allowed in upper Willamette starting April 16 |
| April 12, 2022 |
ODFW to host free family fishing event at St. Louis Ponds April 16 |
| April 11, 2022 |
ODFW seeks members for new Oregon Entanglement Advisory Committee – Apply by May 20 |
| April 8, 2022 |
Section of Willamina Creek closing to fishing to protect winter steelhead amid poaching concerns |
| April 7, 2022 |
Spring Chinook fishing to open on Umatilla River April 16 |
| April 4, 2022 |
Nature of Oregon Day Proclaimed on April 7 |
| April 4, 2022 |
Spring Chinook fishing to open on Hood River April 15, no season in the Deschutes |
| April 4, 2022 |
New Investments in Oregon Ocean Science Research |
| April 1, 2022 |
ODFW hosts four listening sessions April 12-15, asks for feedback on 2023-25 budget
No recreational fee increase proposed, marking nearly 10 years since last request for increase |
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| March 31, 2022 |
ODFW seeks new members for Commercial Fisheries Permit Board – Apply by April 25 |
| March 31, 2022 |
ODFW Fish Passage Rules Revision Sub-Committee meets online April 5 |
| March 30, 2022 |
ODFW releases comprehensive Dungeness crab fishery management plan |
| March 30, 2022 |
ODFW's Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet virtually April 4 |
| March 30, 2022 |
Rogue anglers reminded of April 1 closures, low flow conditions |
| March 30, 2022 |
Lower Columbia River estuary sturgeon retention days set to begin May 11; season includes Memorial Day |
| March 30, 2022 |
Oregon Wildlife Coalition funds new reward program for turning in poachers of non-game species |
| March 24, 2022 |
ODFW seeks input on steelhead management in Columbia Basin including Deschutes River |
| March 23, 2022 |
Winchester Dam viewing area reopens April 1 |
| March 21, 2022 |
Sturgeon retention closed in The Dalles Pool as of Tuesday, March 22 |
| March 18, 2022 |
Commission further protects sea stars, increases harvest limit of non-native European green crabs |
| March 17, 2022 |
OHRC Board to meet virtually on March 23 |
| March 17, 2022 |
Youth turkey hunting clinic held in Central Point |
| March 17, 2022 |
Giant white sturgeon seized from poachers |
| March 17, 2022 |
ODFW hosts public workshop, survey and webinar on North Umpqua summer steelhead |
| March 15, 2022 |
Check-in requirements for bear, cougar, salvaged roadkilled deer and elk resume March 19 |
| March 14, 2022 |
Oregon DOJ hires anti-poaching prosecutor |
| March 11, 2022 |
Commission meets online March 17-18 to consider further protections for sea stars and increased harvest of non-native European green crabs |
| March 11, 2022 |
March 16 Bonneville Pool sturgeon retention day cancelled |
| March 11, 2022 |
Commercial Fisheries Permit Board meets March 15 |
| March 10, 2022 |
ODFW Fish Passage Rules Revision Sub-Committee meets online March 15 |
| March 8, 2022 |
John Day Pool last sturgeon retention day is Wednesday, March 9 |
| March 4, 2022 |
Fish Restoration and Enhancement Board to meet virtually on March 15, 2022 |
| March 2, 2022 |
Sturgeon retention days added in Bonneville and The Dalles pools |
| March 2, 2022 |
ODFW's Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet virtually March 7 |
| March 2, 2022 |
Reward of $22,500 for information on wolf poached Feb. 15 |
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| February 24, 2022 |
St Louis Ponds now open year-round thanks to new automated gate |
| February 23, 2022 |
States set initial 2022 Columbia River spring Chinook recreational seasons |
| February 18, 2022 |
Commission sets Jan. 1, 2022 as control date for growing commercial market squid fishery |
| February 18, 2022 |
Grand Ronde Tribe and ODFW to Enter Shellfish Agreement |
| February 18, 2022 |
ODFW Fish Passage Task Force meets virtually Feb. 25 |
| February 17, 2022 |
Cow elk left to waste near Valsetz Mainline Rd, OSP F&W seeking information |
| February 17, 2022 |
ODFW Fish Passage Rules Revision Sub-Committee meets online Feb. 22 |
| February 11, 2022 |
Commission meets online Feb. 18 |
| February 11, 2022 |
Early low water flows leave native fish vulnerable to human activity |
| February 9, 2022 |
Free Fishing Weekend Feb. 19-20 in Oregon |
| February 8, 2022 |
Apply by March 15 for regional representative position on Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program Advisory Committee |
| February 4, 2022 |
Several hunters win prizes for completing A&H access permit |
| February 3, 2022 |
Legislature Makes Significant Investment in Ocean Science |
| February 3, 2022 |
C2 Cattle Ranch youth turkey hunt drawing now open |
| February 2, 2022 |
Poacher cuts and runs in Lane County |
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| January 31, 2022 |
ODFW Salmon and Trout Advisory Committee to meet online Feb. 10 |
| January 26, 2022 |
OHRC Board to meet virtually on Jan. 28 |
| January 25, 2022 |
Sturgeon retention closes after Jan. 29 in Bonneville Pool, continues three days a week in The Dalles Pool |
| January 25, 2022 |
Pacific halibut sport anglers invited to public meeting |
| January 21, 2022 |
Poachers kill two pronghorn, leave two others mortally wounded in thrill kill |
| January 21, 2022 |
ODFW announces 2023 annual wildlife art contest |
| January 19, 2022 |
Two rods allowed in lower Willamette starting March 1 |
| January 18, 2022 |
Report deer and elk tags by Jan. 31 or face $25 penalty; Nearly 110K tags still need to be reported |
| January 14, 2022 |
Commission approves funding for Conservation and Recreation Fund projects |
| January 12, 2022 |
New state, possible world record mountain whitefish caught on Deschutes River |
| January 11, 2022 |
New Program Aims to Prevent Aquatic Invasive Species Spread |
| January 11, 2022 |
Apply by Jan. 31 for openings on Chair and Landowner Representative positions statewide A and H Board |
| January 10, 2022 |
ODFW seeks new members for Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee |
| January 7, 2022 |
Commission meets online Jan. 14 to consider funding of Conservation and Recreation Fund projects |
| January 6, 2022 |
ODFW Fish Passage Rules Revision Sub-Committee meets virtually Jan. 11 |
| January 5, 2022 |
New detections of deadly virus found in Oregon wild rabbits |
| January 5, 2022 |
Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund grant application now open;
deadline to apply Feb. 25 |
| January 5, 2022 |
Trap Check Work Group meets Jan. 6 from 2-4 p.m. |
| January 4, 2022 |
Hatchery winter steelhead fishing in the Umpqua Basin might net anglers a reward |
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