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SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission meets March 19-20 in Medford for a field tour on Thursday and a regular meeting on Friday. The Friday meeting agenda and livestream are available from the Commission page. To virtually testify on an agenda item, register here at least 48…
SALEM, Ore.—The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Thursday and Friday, Aug. 13-14 in Salem. See the meeting agenda at https://myodfw.com/articles/commission-agenda-august-13-14-2026 On Thursday, Commissioners will visit projects showcasing work underway with partners to recover salmon/steelhead and lamprey in the Willamette Basin. To join the Tour, be at ODFW Headquarters…
UPDATE: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) did not authorize a wild coho season in the Alsea Basin for 2026 because escapement is not projected to meet full seeding requirements as required in the Oregon Coast Coho FMEP. Wild coho retention will remain closed in the Alsea Basin for the…
PENDLETON, Ore. ‐ The Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted a limited fall Chinook fishing and retention season on the mainstem Umpqua, Smith, and North Fork Smith rivers after receiving many public comments and hearing testimony from a Douglas County Commissioner, business owners and local anglers concerned about a proposed closure…
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. – The Fish and Wildlife Commission meets June 12-13 for a field tour on Thursday and a regular meeting Friday. See the agenda here. The meeting will also be livestreamed from the Commission page. To testify on an agenda item virtually, register on the agenda page at least…
SALEM, Ore.— Visitors to Sauvie Island's Walton, Collins, and North Unit beaches will need a new Sauvie Island Beaches Parking Permit on weekends and holidays from June 15 through Labor Day. This new permit applies only to these three beach areas during peak summer dates. It replaces the need for…
WILLAMETTE 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 . Corvallis area EE Wilson Wildlife Area There are lots of deer, shorebirds and waterfowl to see on the wildlife area – look for goose, mallard, hooded merganser and wood duck broods. Wildlife viewing remains good for waterfowl and shorebirds. Note: Dogs are required to be on a leash inside the wildlife area boundary. Rifles and pistols are prohibited year-round. Find directions to EE Wilson Wildlife Area. A parking permit is required to park at EE Wilson…
While there is a general, statewide season for cougars, there are quotas set by zone. Once a quota in a certain zone is met, that zone will close for cougar hunting. Below are the most recent numbers on cougar harvest by zone.