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CENTRAL WILDLIFE VIEWING July 30, 2026   Crook County   Spring ungulate migration will soon be upon us. You can find mule deer transitioning from low elevation winter feeding areas to the higher elevation sagebrush and agricultural areas.   There are red-tailed, rough-legged and ferruginous hawks, northern harriers, American kestrels, prairie falcons and golden eagles throughout Crook County and they're usually associated more closely with open/agricultural areas. Bald eagles and ospreys, on the other hand, are more closely associated with water bodies. Look for northern goshawks throughout the Ochoco National Forest, and for ducks and geese in rivers and lakes.   Prineville Reservoir Wildlife Area   The Prineville Reservoir Wildlife…

NE BIG GAME HUNTING July 30, 2026 Currently open Cougar ( check current harvest numbers), Coyote Season openings beginning in August Bear; Archery & Youth Only Controlled series hunts; Premium, auction and raffle hunts *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 fall. 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 each series, available now until November 30, 2026…

Willamette Fishing July 30, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing: Two-rod validation has been extended through Dec. 31 upstream of Willamette Falls ODFW recently stocked Blue Lake, St. Louis Ponds, Adair Pond, and Bond Butte Pond with channel catfish. These fish, sourced from an approved facility, averaged approximately one pound each and are expected to provide excellent summertime fishing opportunities in these valley ponds. Several waterbodies will continue to be stocked with trout this week, however the upcoming hot weather will most certainly impact trout stockings. Many of the valley ponds are already too warm to receive their usual spring…