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Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area is located in the Oregon Coast Range Mountains, in the northwestern part of the state. The wildlife area was established in 1969, with an initial purchase of 183 acres. It now encompasses 1,114 acres. The wildlife area’s purpose is to protect and enhance habitat to benefit native wildlife species, to reduce wildlife damage to adjacent properties, and to provide the public with an opportunity to observe wildlife in a natural setting.
SALEM, Ore. – ODFW invites the public to view artwork entered in the annual stamp art contest on Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 12:30-5:00 p.m. at ODFW Headquarters in Salem. The event is free and open to the public. Located at 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr SE, Salem, ODFW Headquarters will host…
NW WILDLIFE VIEWING September 10, 2026 Recreating in drought and wildfire season - actions you can take to protect wildlife . For the most current fire closures and restrictions-- KNOW BEFORE YOU GO . Tillamook County Birds At this time of year, herons and egrets can be seen hunting amphibians and small mammals in local farm fields. Bald eagle pairs can be viewed near estuaries and rivers. Clatsop County Birds Coastal storm-watchers may find interesting pelagic species pushed closer to shore by the rough weather. Some species which may be viewed during and just after storms include skuas, jaegers, petrels, storm…
NW Fishing September 10, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing: Nehalem Bay has fall Chinook in the bay and tidewater. Fishing has been fair and consistent the past couple weeks with multiple fish being caught daily. The Bag limit is one wild adult Chinook per day and five for the season (July 1 to Nov 30) as part of the overall daily bag limit. A few hatchery coho have been caught in the bay as well. Wild coho fisheries is open in Nehalem, Tillamook, and Nestucca Bays, the season runs until October 28 (Open Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays only). As…
Oregon’s beaches, bays and ocean waters have more kinds of fishing than anywhere in the state. From chasing surfperch in the… well, surf, to hooking cabezon from a rocky jetty, to going deep after rockfish and halibut, to the line-screaming runs of an albacore tuna, this zone offers a species and fishing technique for every angler. Subscribe for updates Starting Jan. 1, 2026, an Ocean Endorsement is needed for most recreational anglers fishing in the ocean. Check the Ocean Endorsement page for more information. Ocean Endorsement
Find the weekly statistics for waterfowl and upland game birds for E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area. More information about E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area
SALEM, Ore. – The Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) met March 4-9 to develop three alternatives for ocean salmon seasons along the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. PFMC is hosting a hybrid public meeting March 24 from 7-9 p.m. in Newport to receive input on the proposed salmon management…
SALEM, Ore. — ODFW is seeking applicants to serve on two public advisory committees that support its Fish Screening and Fish Passage Programs. These programs play a vital role in protecting native fish populations across the state. Through collaboration with landowners, agencies, and conservation partners, the programs work to keep…
While there is a general, statewide season for cougars, there are quotas set by zone. Once a quota in a certain zone is met, that zone will close for cougar hunting. Below are the most recent numbers on cougar harvest by zone.
