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September 05, 2017

Recreation Report

Wildlife Viewing - Northeast Zone

NE 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 . Baker County   Bighorn sheep can be seen in the Burnt River Canyon west of Durkee or along the Snake River Road south of Richland. The best viewing is in the early morning and late in the evening.   Take the Snake River Road between Richland and Huntington to see bald and golden eagles along the Snake River.   There are deer throughout the valley. Early in the morning…

September 05, 2017

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Summer Fishing Outlook in a Dry Year

June 11, 2026

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Sage-grouse hunting in Oregon

Better known for their elaborate courtship displays, greater sage-grouse also offers the wingshooter a unique hunting experience. This is a small, well-regulated hunt by permit only. Permit applications are due in mid-August each year. Apply for a permit

August 18, 2025

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10 tips for beginning birders

Binoculars? Check. Field guide? Check. Now what? Learn the basics for bird watching.

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ODFW hosts online meetings about 2027 Big Game Regulation Proposals  

SALEM, Ore.— ODFW will host a series of online public meetings in July where district wildlife biologists will present proposed changes to the 2027 big game regulations and gather public feedback. Modifications to the Elk General Western Oregon Coast seasons are being considered; otherwise, no major regulatory changes are proposed…

June 25, 2026

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Keno Dam Fish Passage and Klamath River Screening Projects

ODFW, the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are working together to improve fish passage at Keno Dam, particularly for native migratory and returning anadromous fish. Short-term improvements are underway while a long-term solution is being developed. Input is being actively sought. The unscreened diversions from the Klamath River risk entraining or excluding native migratory fish and anadromous fish species which will be present in these reaches now that the four lower river dams have been removed. ODFW and project partners will evaluate fish protection and deterrent devices to modernize infrastructure along with water…

March 31, 2026

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Tips for e-tagging fish and game

The ODFW electronic licensing system makes it easy to tag your harvest for salmon, steelhead and halibut, as well as your deer and elk on your phone through the MyODFW app. Here are some tips for completing the task.

September 5, 2025

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50 places to go fishing within 60 minutes of Medford

Let’s go fishing! not enough time? Think again. If you live in the Medford area, there are a number of places you can get to in less than an hour. Directions, mileage, and times are approximate.

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Easy angling in the Southwest Zone

Salmon, steelhead and smallmouth bass offer world-class fishing here year-round. Rainbow trout are stocked in the upper Rogue and in lakes nestled in settings as varied as fir forest and wind-swept dune. Big reservoirs provide fishing for trout and for thriving populations of largemouth bass, catfish, perch and crappie. Coastal bays serve as gateways to rich offshore reef fisheries, and miles of public beach welcome anglers to fish for surfperch against a backdrop of rugged capes.

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Fishing opportunities for youth and disabled anglers

A few waterbodies in Oregon are set aside just for younger anglers and those with disabilities—offering everything from warmwater and stocked trout to salmon and steelhead fishing.

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Impact of drought on fish and wildlife

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High and dry boat docks at Howard Prairie Lake

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How to fish for steelhead

Steelhead have been called the ultimate game fish. These elusive and challenging fish can test an angler’s patience and persistence, but the reward is hooking into a fish that is famous worldwide for its line-peeling runs and spectacular, acrobatic fight.

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Legal hunting methods and weapon restrictions

Refer to current eRegulations for details on weapons and ammunition restrictions. *Use current published regulations by downloading a .pdf on your device. (AI-may contain inaccurate data).

April 30, 2026

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Turkey Hunter's Resources

Hunter's Technique Hunter's Bounty Hunter's Plan Hunter's Guide "Gobble" up some new skills every spring! Register to attend a turkey hunting workshop or clinic --> ODFW education offers wild turkey hunting workshops designed for adults and youth turkey clinics before the season starts.

March 24, 2026

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Licenses, Permits, Applications and Forms

February 17, 2026

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2025-26 Fern Ridge game bird harvest statistics

Find the weekly statistics for waterfowl and upland game birds at Fern Ridge Wildlife Area. More information about Fern Ridge Wildlife Area

September 15, 2017

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Easy angling in the Central Zone

Known for its high desert climate, sage-covered canyons, glacial peaks and mountain lakes, this zone is defined by the reach of Oregon’s finest trout stream. The Deschutes River is no bigger than a creek when it passes close by South Twin Lake on its way toward Wickiup and Crane Prairie reservoirs. But it soon gains power enough to grow athletic rainbow trout. The considerably tamer Crooked River offers good practice if you’re just learning how to keep your footing in a slippery freestone stream.

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2023 Sport Halibut Newsletter

This newsletter provides a summary of Oregon’s 2023 sport halibut fishery.

February 2, 2024