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Educational classes/events cancelled through at least May 31
Includes all hunter education classes/field days, workshops, Family Fishing events and other volunteer-led events.
Steelhead closes early to protect poor Chinook return.
Effective Thursday, March 26 at 11:59 p.m. the Columbia River will close to all salmon and steelhead fishing.
ODFW offices close to public access
Beginning March 23, all ODFW offices will be closed to visitors. ODFW staff will be available by phone and email.
ODFW wildlife areas close to camping March 22
Includes dispersed camping and established campgrounds in all wildlife areas that allow camping.
ODFW hatcheries closed to public, visitors
Effective March 18, all state-owned fish hatcheries are closed to public access and visitors. Trout stocking in lakes and ponds continues for now.
Effective Feb 1 through June 30, 2020, retention of hatchery Chinook salmon is allowed on the mainstem Umpqua River. Retention of wild Chinook salmon is prohibited.
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Hunt, Fish, Explore Oregon
The entire Columbia River closes to all salmon and steelhead fishing effective Thursday, March 26 at 11:59 p.m. This action is taken in response to the state of Washington's closure of all recreational fishing in that state, including the Columbia River.
The deadline to purchase tags has been extended to give hunters more time to decide to hunt or choose other options. Get ready for your hunt with the 2020 Spring bear hunting forecast.
All ODFW offices closed to walk-in traffic
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Upcoming ODFW Workshops and Events
Learn to Game Bird Hunt
White River Wildlife Area
April 4, 2020
8:45am - approx 4:00pm
$10/youth
Learn to Game Bird Hunt
Denman Wildlife Area, 1495 E Gregory Rd, Central Point
April 4, 2020
8:30am - 2:00pm
Free
Learn to Game Bird Hunt
EE Wilson Wildlife Area 29555 Camp Adair Rd Monmouth Oregon 97361
April 10, 2020
8:00am - 4:00pm
$52.00