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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…
SOUTH CENTRAL BIG GAME HUNTING September 10, 2026 Currently open Controlled archery deer and elk, bear, cougar ( check current harvest numbers), coyote, controlled youth antlerless elk Season openings beginning in September Western gray squirrel, controlled muzzleloader pronghorn *Check Big Game regulations for hunt details and purchase your license and required species tag before hunting. Announcements and resources Gear up for this year's Big Game Hunting Forecast and get ahead of the game! Big game statistics - You'll find links to population, harvest and maps that can help you decide where to hunt this season. Check the Leftover Tag List…
SALEM, Ore. – ODFW staff at the Ashland Boat Inspection Station found golden mussels on a watercraft that was being transported to a new owner from the Sacramento River Delta to Oregon on April 4. The watercraft was decontaminated at the inspection station and all golden mussels attached to the…
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon's Fish and Wildlife Commission meets June 25-26 in Redmond. View the agenda online. On Thursday, Commissioners will visit projects showcasing the landscape scale work underway with partners to protect and restore sagebrush habitat for mule deer in central Oregon. To join the tour, meet at Comfort…
PRINEVILLE, Ore. – A single dead adult quagga mussel was found out of water on the shoreline at Prineville Reservoir on June 6 during a routine survey for aquatic invasive species. This marks the first time that this highly invasive freshwater mussel species has been found in or near an…
CENTRAL 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 . Crook County Crook county has been severely affected by wildfire this summer, some public lands remain under restrictions. Despite the conditions, 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 kestrels can be seen…
CENTRAL BIG GAME HUNTING September 10, 2026 Currently open Controlled archery deer and elk, bear, cougar ( check current harvest numbers), coyote, controlled youth cow hunts, premium, auction and raffle hunts. Season openings beginning in September Western gray squirrel (9/15) *Check Big Game regulations for hunt details and purchase your license and required species tag before hunting. Announcements and resources Gear up for this year's Big Game Hunting Forecast and get ahead of the game! Big game statistics - You'll find links to population, harvest and maps that can help you decide where to hunt this season. Check the Leftover…
WESTERN OREGON September 10, 2026 Current season: Mourning dove, ruffed and blue grouse, Rooster pheasant and Quail (Western Oregon), Turkey (Select WMU's) Announcements, resources 2026-27 Game Bird Regulations online and available at ODFW licensed agents and vendors. Buy your 2026-27 bird stamp(s) and validations - Available for purchase now: upland and waterfowl validations, federal duck stamp and don't skip the HIP survey. Redeem your sports-pac vouchers before entering the field to hunt. Don't miss the Youth Upland Game Bird Hunts register now. Plan this season's hunts with prior year game bird harvest summaries. ODFW's Hunt by Reservation Program connects bird hunters with private landowners…
