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Historic harvest statistics can guide you to areas with good habitat that support healthy bird populations.
March 27, 2024
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This newsletter provides a summary of Oregon’s 2023 sport halibut fishery.
February 2, 2024
Species and Subspecies
The mule deer is the larger member of the genus in Oregon. The ears are long, the metatarsal gland is surrounded by hairs similar in color but considerably longer than those on the remainder of the metatarsus, and the tail is short and constricted basally. Among adult males, the antlers are dichotomously branched with tines of approximately equal length. In winter, the basic pelage color is cinnamon buff. The chest is nearly black at the midline grading to grayish on the sides. The nose, sides of face, chin, and throat are whitish to pale buff. Spots of black occur immediately
Species and Subspecies
The Columbian white-tailed deer is the smallest cervid in Oregon. The most distinguishing feature is the long, wide tail that can easily be seen, especially when raised when startled. The tail is brown dorsally with a white fringe, and white ventrally. In males, antlers with tines typically arise from a single main beam. In winter, the pelage is a dark buffy-gray and consists of relatively long, thick, and somewhat brittle hairs; in summer, the pelage is lighter with more tawny tones and is shorter and thinner. The midline of the dorsum is darker and the fade lighter; in males, the
Species and Subspecies
The pronghorn, often called "antelope," is deer-sized with relatively long and thin legs and feet with just two digits on each foot, a relatively small tail, and unique horns consisting of deciduous keratin sheaths set on bony cores arising from the fontal bones. Among males, the laterally flattened sheaths are long, branched and recurved, but in those females that possess horns they are short and simple. The horns and hooves are black. The front feet are larger and carry most of the weight when the pronghorn runs. The pelage is course. The dorsum is a light buff and is separated
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You'll find crab areas and softshell clamming opportunities in the southern part of the bay.
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Returning adult salmon and steelhead enter the fish ladder on the south side of the dam and are held in a 12’ x 40’ trap until they can be processed by ODFW’s South Santiam Hatchery staff. Hatchery employees operate the fish trap one to three times per week depending on the time of year and numbers of adults returning to the system. An average of 4,000 spring Chinook, 4,700 summer steelhead, and 670 winter steelhead are collected annually. All unmarked spring Chinook and winter steelhead are returned to their native habitats in the South Fork of the Santiam above Foster
October 13, 2017
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Oregon's recreational fisheries for Pacific halibut and bottomfish are constrained by bycatch of yelloweye rockfish, an overfished species. Many of the regulations on these fisheries exist to keep bycatch of yelloweye rockfish within sustainable limits, in order to help the stock recover (for example, depth restrictions in the bottomfish fishery, and no lingcod or rockfish during all-depth halibut days). ODFW encourages anglers to reduce impacts by using descending devices to release yelloweye rockfish, and better yet, to avoid areas where they might be caught.
November 09, 2023
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The Landowner Preference Program (LOP) was established to acknowledge the contribution of private lands to support wildlife and provide a form of compensation to landowners for resources used by wildlife. Tags are available to landowners, family members, and others designated by the landowner based on the acreage owned. Pronghorn hunts are only available to landowners and family members. Recipients of LOP tags may only hunt on the property for which they are registered.
March 10, 2021
Species and Subspecies
The American beaver, the largest rodent in North America, commonly weighs in excess of 55 pounds. The beaver is highly modified for aquatic life with a compact body, paddle shaped tail, webbed hind feet, valves that close their ears and nose while diving, and a rich oil gland that waterproofs their fur. Under water, membranes cover the eyes. Claws on the first and second toes are split and function in grooming; the ears and eyes are small; the tail is broad, scaly and nearly without hairs. The thick underfur is overlain with coarse guard hairs; overall, the pelage (coat) is
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The Siuslaw River runs past the city of Florence and then flows for 4 miles before reaching the Pacific ocean. Areas west of the 101 bridge feature excellent seasonal crabbing and even some good diving.
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Includes lakes in the Mt. Hood National Forest, the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness and the Olallie Lake Scenic Area.
July 12, 2023
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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.
November 15, 2017
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Leaburg Hatchery was built in 1953 to mitigate for lost fishing opportunity because of the many dams on Willamette Basin rivers. These dams include Cougar, Blue River, Carmen-Smith, Lookout, Dexter, and others. The hatchery rears rainbow trout, summer steelhead and Chinook salmon, and has a staff of four employees. Come visit our show pond and see huge white sturgeon and rainbow trout. There’s a viewing platform built by the McLaren School for Boys in 1993 to allow visitors to get a close up look at spring Chinook salmon spawning in the creek below. Leaburg Hatchery is temporarily closed to comply
November 06, 2017
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See the latest and historic data about big game hunting statistics for different hunts.
Educational Moment
Turkey hunting is one of the fastest growing kinds of hunting in Oregon, and nationwide, for many reasons.
May 19, 2020
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Prineville Reservoir Wildlife Area came under the shared management of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife & United States Bureau of Reclamation in 1962. It is managed for the protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat, big game winter range, improving riparian wetlands, and to promote wildlife stewardship. Goals of the PRWA include creating recreational opportunities for viewing and enjoying wildlife, including mule deer, bald eagles, and a variety of waterfowl. Boating, hiking, and camping are a few popular activities permitted in the wildlife management area. Hunting and fishing opportunities are also available within Prineville Reservoir Wildlife Area, as regulated
March 12, 2018
Wildlife themed interpretative series on Saturdays in July, August
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Jade Keehn, 541-857-2403, jade.e.keehn@odfw.oregon.gov
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Learn how to spot and identify animal tracks, splash around in a stream to check out aquatic bugs, and play "survival of the fish-est." Join the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Jackson County Parks, and Rogue River Watershed Council for Wildlife Wisdom every Saturday from July 12 to Aug. 16.
The interpretive series is free to all, although park locations have small day-use parking fees (unless you have the Jackson County Parks Pass.)
July 12, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Cantrall Buckley County Park: Wiggly Water Explorers. Splash around with us to learn about the organisms that are a vital part of river ecosystems. Equipment is provided.
July 19, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Joseph Stewart State Recreation Area: Under the Turtle Shell. Life is better under the turtle shell, and you'll learn why at this program which focuses on Oregon's two native turtle species.
July 26, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Joseph Stewart State Recreation Area: Coats & Shoes, Animal Edition. You'll learn how to identify animal tracks, one of the only things wildlife leaves behind.
Aug. 2, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Joseph Stewart State Recreation Area: Flying Mammals Unleashed, the Nocturnal Life of Bats. This evening program will help you spread your wings of knowledge about Oregon's 15 species of bats – the state's only flying mammals.
Aug. 9, 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m., Joseph Stewart State Recreation Area: Tracking Tails, Pursuit of the Wolfpack. We'll talk about the tools of the trade for wildlife tracking, and you'll have the chance to try some equipment while learning about Oregon's wolves.
Aug. 16, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Joseph Stewart State Recreation Area: Survival of the fish-est. The Wildlife Wisdom interpretive series ends with games, activities, and challenges. We'll put you to the test to see if you would survive the arduous life cycle of salmon. Wear comfy shoes.
For more information about this project, contact Beth Boos (bboos@rogueriverwc.org) or head to https://www.rogueriverwc.org/get-involved/calendar
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Current conditions and opportunities to fish, hunt and see wildlife. Updated weekly by fish and wildlife biologists throughout the state.
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Resources to help prepare for a successful hunt in sagebrush country.
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GeoPDF Maps The Access and Habitat and Travel Management Area maps are now GeoPDFs. Browse available maps in Avenza and download them directly to the app or download them from this page and upload to the app. With it, you can follow your location, mark way points check boundaries and more while offline.
