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SALEM, Ore. – ODFW staff received a report of an incident involving a coyote biting an adult along Orchard Heights Rd., just outside the city limits of West Salem that occurred on Feb. 11. The Polk County Sherriff's Office (PCSO) initially responded to the area to conduct a site investigation…
Our Mission The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) Hunter Recruitment Program is dedicated to strengthening and growing Oregon's hunting and shooting sports community. We provide hands-on skills training, promote a culture of safety, ethics, and conservation, and foster a positive public perception of hunting and shooting sports. Our goal is to build confidence, knowledge, and skills for both new and seasoned hunters, supporting a lasting connection to Oregon's rich outdoor traditions. Workshops are offered statewide throughout the year. View and register for an upcoming event: Classes and W or kshops.
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…
SALEM, Ore.— The fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats has been detected in Clatsop County. White-nose syndrome is an infection in bats caused by the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans that disrupts hibernation, causing dehydration and starvation. Samples analyzed by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the presence of the fungus in…
NW Fishing April 30, 2026 Spring Chinook are starting to show up in the Lower Columbia Tributaries with a few fish being caught in Big Creek and increasing effort in lower Gnat Creek. Fishing for anadromous runs is a little slow on the rest of the North Coast right now. Winter steelhead are mostly done, with numbers of bright fish being low. Springers should start showing up in Tillamook Bay and Nestucca Bay over the next few weeks, and the Nestucca and Wilson Rivers should both start getting a few summer steelhead soon but no confirmed catches have been report…