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Reduced bag limits for adipose fin-clipped steelhead

Adipose fin-clipped steelhead bag limits reduced in the Snake River and parts of the NE Zone.

Columbia River closes to salmon fishing Sept. 13

The Columbia River from the mouth at Buoy 10 to the Hwy 395 bridge near the OR/WA border will close to all salmon and steelhead fishing after Wednesday, Sept. 12.

Portion of OR coast closes to razor clamming

The Oregon Coast from the Umpqua River to the OR/CA border is now closed to razor clamming due to high levels of domoic acid.

Central OR coast opens for coho Sept. 21

The last day for coho salmon fishing from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mt. will be this Friday.

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Hunt, Fish, Explore Oregon

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2018-19 game bird hunting forecast

Where will you be hunting this year?

We’ve asked our biologists what the upcoming bird seasons look like in their areas, and compiled their reports into the 2018-19 game bird hunting forecast. Grouse is up in the west, pheasant is up in the east and ducks are pretty stable everywhere. Mourning dove, grouse and some quail open Sept. 1. Want more details? Read the forecast.

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2018 big game hunting forecast

Get a preview of the upcoming season

We’ve compiled reports from around the state for deer, elk, bear and cougar. If you’ve got your sights set on a mule deer in northeast Oregon or a bull elk in the Cascades, you’ll get the latest on over-winter survival and current habitat conditions. P.S. Don’t forget to buy your tag before the hunt begins.

Check the big game forecast