News and information on hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Salem, OR
Joined May 2008
Winning artwork selected for ODFW’s annual Stamp Art Contests myodfw.com/news/winning-artw…
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ATTENTION ELK HUNTERS: CWD Check stations are open this weekend. Make sure to stop by and get your animal checked. Find locations and times here - myodfw.com/articles/other-wa…
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REMINDER: Wild coho fisheries are closed in the Nehalem, Nestucca and Tillamook basins on the North Coast as of October 26. All wild coho must be released. North coast basins remain open for hatchery coho and fall Chinook through Nov. 30.
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Mussel harvest reopens from Cascade Head to the California border myodfw.com/news/mussel-harve…
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Bat Week starts Sunday, October 27! The good folks at Northwest Bat Hub are taking over our Instagram account all week to tell cool bat stories. Tune in, follow along and learn about why bats and Oregon are worth protecting. 🦇 Instagram.com/nwbathub 🦇
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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife retweeted
Walleye, a delicious but notorious fish that preys on juvenile salmon, have spread into the Upper Willamette. Illegally released in Lookout Point Reservoir in the 1990s, they were flushed out in 2023 by the extreme reservoir drawdowns. What happens next? tinyurl.com/5bnr9jts
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Patterning fall turkeys to learn about changing food sources, behavior patterns and routines. myodfw.com/learn/tip/pattern…
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Salmon hit more milestones in the Klamath River: Chinook reach areas above Upper Klamath Lake myodfw.com/news/salmon-hit-m…
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Jackson Cooperative Travel Management Area – updated map available, added acreage, and new landowner participation myodfw.com/news/jackson-coop…
The fall bear eat-a-thon is on – keep bears, people and pets safe by securing trash myodfw.com/news/fall-bear-ea…
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Waterfowl hunting in Central and Eastern Oregon is unique, challenging and rewarding. New to waterfowl hunting? Looking to refine your skills? This hands-on workshop will help you gain the knowledge and confidence needed to pursue ducks on your own. vem.myodfw.com/eventprofile/…
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Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Troopers are seeing an uptick in illegal technology use by poachers, often during hunting seasons. Learn more here - myodfw.com/articles/regulati…
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Exciting news for anglers: More wild coho fishing days added on Mid Coast myodfw.com/news/exciting-new…
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Fish and Wildlife Commission meets for online training Oct. 10 myodfw.com/news/commission-m…
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View wildlife stamp art and vote your favorite for People's Choice at ODFW Headquarters Nov. 4 myodfw.com/news/view-wildlif…
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ODFW's Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee meets October 7 myodfw.com/news/odfws-oregon…
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Wild fall Chinook harvest to reopen in the Snake River beginning Oct. 4 myodfw.com/news/wild-fall-ch…
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