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Oxbow Hatchery was originally constructed in 1913 to provide additional rearing facilities for Bonneville Hatchery. It was relocated to this present site in 1937 following the construction of Bonneville Dam. Oxbow operated as a state-funded hatchery until 1952 when it was remodeled and expanded as part of the Columbia River Fisheries Development Program (Mitchell Act) – a program to enhance declining fish runs in the Columbia River Basin. The hatchery is presently used for interim egg incubation and early rearing of coho and spring Chinook salmon. No adult fish are collected or spawned at Oxbow and there are no fish…
ODFW's Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee meets May 4 and 5 SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet in Newport on Monday, May 4 at 12 p.m. for a tour of area projects. The Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee will also meet Tuesday, May…
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 7, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The committee will be discussing future grant offerings and strategic communications planning. For more information including an agenda visit: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/conservationstrategy/OCRF/meetings.html The Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund (OCRF) is…
SALEM, Ore.–The Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet virtually on Friday, Oct. 10 from 8:30 a.m.-noon for a training related to cultural resources, tribal sovereignty, and tribal treaty rights. The meeting will be livestreamed from the Commission page and via ODFW's YouTube channel. Invited speakers will share information with the…
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet on Monday, July 28, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, July 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet in Sisters on July 28th for a tour of area…
The FRWA was created by a licensing agreement signed in 1957 and modified in 1982 and 2008, between the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Oregon Game Commission. This agreement authorized the state to develop, conserve, and manage all wildlife resources on 5,261 acres of land and water within the Fern Ridge Project. ODFW also acquired the 309 acre Coyote Creek South and 224 acre Coyote Creek Northeast units in 2013 and 2015, respectively. The wildlife area now totals 5,794 acres.
Following droughts in the 1930s that affected most of North America, major conservation efforts, by both private and governmental entities, were enacted to reverse trends of degrading and disappearing wetlands. During this time period there was a major creation and expansion of federal wildlife refuges and state wildlife areas. As the concept of waterfowl flyway management was endorsed and developed, wildlife areas were acquired and managed as part of a larger plan focused on migratory waterfowl needs. LMWA was one of several wetland-focused wildlife areas established in Oregon. Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area was established in 1949, with primary objectives of…
Veterans invited to grand reopening event set for Nov. 15 MONMOUTH, Ore.—ODFW Hunter Education Coordinator Jered Goodwin used to see a group of disabled Veterans regularly visiting the shotgun shooting range at E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area, a former military base turned wildlife area and popular outdoor destination in the Willamette…
CENTRAL WILDLIFE VIEWING August 20, 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. Crook County Crook county has been severely affected by wildfire this summer, most public lands remain under closure, and visibility is often obstructed by smoke. Despite this, there are some good bird viewing opportunities. Waterfowl should be visible along the crooked river and on most lakes/reservoirs. Herons, osprey, and kingfishers are frequently seen along the crooked river while searching for prey. Raptors, including bald eagles, redtail hawks, and…
SE BIG GAME HUNTING August 20, 2026 Currently open Bear, Cougar ( check current harvest numbers), and Coyote Season openings beginning in August Limited Youth Only Controlled series hunts; Premium, Auction and Raffle hunts; many Pronghorn Antelope hunts opened August 15. *Check Big Game regulations for hunt details and purchase your tag before hunting. Announcements and resources Summertime is here for youth to get ahead of the game-- Register for Hunter Safety Education before the hunt. 2026 Point Summary Reports are posted to help you plan this season's big game hunts. It's not too late to purchase Point Savers for…
Newport, Ore. – Oregon's commercial Dungeness crab season is delayed coastwide until at least Dec. 16, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced today. Oregon Dungeness crab met both meat and safe biotoxin level requirements; however, the season is delayed as Long Beach, WA crabs have not yet met…
ENTERPRISE, Ore. – ODFW, in coordination with co-managers, will reopen harvest of wild (adipose-intact) fall Chinook salmon in the Snake River effective Saturday, Oct. 4. The reopening follows a temporary closure implemented in September to ensure fisheries remained within agreed harvest limits. During the closure, managers continued to monitor run…
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a new member to represent the South Willamette District on the Salmon and Trout Advisory Committee (STAC). Interested individuals are encouraged to apply by 5:00 p. m. on Aug. 4. ODFW is seeking interest from Oregonians who can…
SALEM, Ore – Mussel harvesting is now closed from Cape Blanco to the California border due to levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning above the safety threshold, the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced today. On the mid-coast, marine biotoxin levels tested below the…
The Sherars Falls Adult Salmon and Steelhead Trap is located at river mile 43 on Oregon's Deschutes River. The trap captures an unknown proportion of adult fall Chinook salmon and summer steelhead that are passing over Sherars Falls. Visit Lower Deschutes Wildlife Area
Round Butte Hatchery was constructed in 1972 to mitigate for the fishery losses caused by Pelton/Round Butte (PRB) Hydroelectric Complex. Round Butte and its satellite, Pelton Ladder, are used for adult collection, egg incubation and rearing of spring Chinook, summer steelhead, and sockeye salmon.