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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

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Episode 80
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Christmas Bird Counts

We sat down with Oregon Birding Association president Sarah Swanson to talk about opportunities to participate in long-running community science projects like the Christmas Bird Counts.
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Episode 79
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Sturgeon

We explore Oregon's sturgeon, their biology, range and management with ODFW Columbia River Project Manager Tucker Jones.
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Episode 78
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The Minam Acquisition

Phase one of the Minam River Wildlife Area project adding more than 4,600 acres of public land to the state's wildlife area system
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Episode 71
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Water Part 1 - The Clackamas Watershed

A clean and reliable source of water is critical for meeting Oregonian’s basic needs and for supporting Oregon’s economy, but it all hangs under the shadow of climate change
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