Beaver State Podcast
The Beaver State Podcast is a product of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife that takes a look at hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing in Oregon through conversations with Oregonians, ODFW staff and luminaries throughout the conservation world.
Each 30-45 minute podcast will explore complex fish and wildlife topics broadly and in detail, and future episodes will feature weekly information from the Recreation Report.
Recent Episodes
Episode 107
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52
minHow we built a new fishery to take pressure off the nearshore reefs
While it's mostly been a charter fishery, more and more sport anglers are starting to notice
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Episode 108
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24
minSo, you want to be a fish biologist - SE Oregon Edition
We talked about his district, the waterbodies that divide it and the challenges that come with working with fish in a fairly waterless region
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Episode 95
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To all the trout I’ve loved before
We explore the love of trout fishing and the many trout fishing opportunities in this episode
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Episode 62
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High Lakes Trout Stocking
Mike Gauvin tells us this reseeding the high lakes effort is popular with anglers seeking the solitude and beauty of fishing these remote lakes
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Episode 50
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Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program biologist Antonio Salgado
We sat down with Antonio to learn more about the life of a Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program biologist, or STEP bio for short.
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Episode 42
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Forecasting Salmon
ODFW Fish Division Deputy Administrator Chris Kern explains the who, when, where, what and why of salmon forecasting
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Episode 35
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Chum Salmon
While Oregon is at the very southern range of chum salmon, there are several rivers with good fall runs of these fascinating and charismatic fish
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Episode 30
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Oregon's Commercial Fisheries
We dive into four of Oregon's commercial fisheries in a conversation with ODFW to Fishery Management Section Leader Maggie Sommer
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Episode 12
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The Salmonfly Hatch
We talk to ODFW fishing ambassadors Chris Clogston and Loui Alvarado about their passion for the salmonfly hatch
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Episode 10
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Just for the halibut
We explore the history of the fishery, how to fish for halibut and some amazing ways to prepare them
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