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Workshop and Events
Date
Sept 9 and 10, 2023
Location
La Grande Gun Club and Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area - see listing
Recreation Report
MARINE FISHING Aug. 7, 2025 Announcements For the latest regulations, including in-season changes See the fishing regulations update page. Saltwater News Bulletins Be among the first to know about in-season changes! You can subscribe to receive emails and text message alerts for marine topics that interest you. It's easy to unsubscribe at any time. Your contact information will remain confidential. Three different lists of interest to ocean enthusiasts are available: bottomfish, halibut and ocean salmon. Bottomfish A few reminders General marine daily bag limit increased to a 5-fish bag limit per angler on July 1. Cabezon opened on July 1
September 05, 2017
Article
The number of big game hunters using blinds has increased over the last 20 years. Be sure to follow regulations if you plan to use them on federal land.
Educational Moment
There are many options when it comes to choosing arrows and broadheads for turkey hunting. If you already hunt big game, you can use the same arrow shafts for hunting turkey. If you’re new to bowhunting and buying arrows for the first time, select an arrow shaft made of a lightweight, fast-moving material like carbon fiber. An arrow that weighs about 6 to 8 grains per per pound of draw weight (on a compound bow) is a good guideline. This will maximize kinetic energy, accuracy and penetration. There are three styles of broadheads popular with turkey hunters: Expandable, or mechanical
May 19, 2020
Workshop and Events
Date
Nov 18 & 19, 2023
Location
Day 1: Myrtle Point Gun Club; Day 2: ODFW Coquille Wildlife Area
Workshop and Events
Date
Nov 4 & 5, 2023
Location
Day 1: Pope Lake Duck Club, 31207 NW Reeder Rd, Portland; Day 2: Sauvie Island Wildlife Area (map)
Article
Black bears are part of the natural ecosystem but conflict can occur when they enter our space, or we enter theirs. Follow these tips to help keep bears wild, and people safe.
Article
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.
Workshop and Events
Date
April 23 and 24, 2022
Location
Redmond Rod and Gun Club, Redmond
Workshop and Events
Date
Aug 19, 2023
Location
Creswell Clay Sports, 81078 N Pacific Hwy, Creswell, 97426
Workshop and Events
Date
Aug 20, 2023
Location
Creswell Clay Sports, 81078 N Pacific Hwy, Creswell, 97426
Article
The white sturgeon is one of Oregon's most iconic and distinctive fish species with a lineage dating back to the age of the dinosaurs. Due to population concerns, the sturgeon fishery is highly regulated in terms of size, seasons and retention. This article outlines what you need to know before planning a sturgeon fishing trip.
November 19, 2024
Workshop and Events
Date
July 22, 2023
Location
Bend Trap Club, 29753 US-20, Bend, OR 97701
Article
Some youth big game hunts rival adult tags in terms of the number of preference points needed to draw. Knowing how the system works can help you make the most of their hunting opportunities before they turn 18.
February 22, 2022
Article
Find all the information you need to trap or hunt furbearers in Oregon, including licensing requirements and seasons. Furtakers Harvest Reporting Online Mail/Fax
Recreation Report
Central Fishing Aug 7, 2025 Best bets for weekend fishing Crooked River flows have decreased and the Bowman Dam tailwater is fishing well. Recent ODFW sampling found good numbers of whitefish and fair numbers of trout in the 10-14 range but fewer larger fish. Following recent stockings anglers report good fishing on the Fall River. Anglers continue to report excellent kokanee and trout fishing at East and Paulina lakes. Anglers report excellent summer bass opportunities at Crane Prairie Reservoir Anglers report good trout fishing at Hosmer and Little Lava Lakes. Positive reports continue to roll in for brook trout and
September 05, 2017
Workshop and Events
Date
Aug 19, 2023
Location
Bend Trap Club, 29753 US-20, Bend, OR 97701
Recreation Report
May 29, 2025 Harney County Early migrant waterfowl have begun to show up in the county. Look to Malheur Wildlife Refuge and other inholdings of water for pintail, tundra swans, white-fronted, snow, and Canada geese. Wintering raptors are still present in the area. Opportunities to view golden eagles, bald eagles, various hawks and falcons perched on telephone poles and fence posts are available across the district. Resident raptors such as red-tailed hawks and northern harriers can be observed in open agricultural areas. Recent snow events have occurred on the district. As the winter season progresses, look for deer, elk, and
September 05, 2017
Article
A beginner's guide to waterfowl hunting on Sauvie Island - hunting for geese. Part 5 of a 5 part series.
