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NEWPORT, Ore. – New research from Oregon's south coast highlights the positive economic impact of science and tourism within Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve. The study quantifies the number of jobs supported and income generated by these activities, providing important data for the local Port Orford community, policymakers, conservation practitioners, and…
SW Fishing September 17, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing: Cooler weather has improved trout fishing conditions at most lakes and reservoirs. Some of the more popular spots to fish for red-tailed surfperch are along beaches like Horsefall Beach and Whiskey Run. Anglers have the best success fishing with sand shrimp weighted gear on the bottom although power grubs can also work. Try warmwater fishing for bass at Ben Irving, Howard Prairie and Hyatt Reservoirs. Fish Lake may show promise with freshly stocked trophy trout. Hemlock and Lake of the Woods are accessible, and people are catching good numbers of…
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – ODFW is looking for a landowner representative to serve on the Access and Habitat (A&H) Program's Southwest Region Council. This position is voluntary with a four-year term and an option to be reappointed to a second term. Interested applicants can find the regional application packet at…
A black bear tried its best to get into a Neskowin homeowner's bear resistant trash can. The homeowner then built a small shed to enclose the trash can. The persistent bear left its prints and claw marks on the shed but did not succeed in breaking into it. This resident…
SALEM, Ore.—Oregon's Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Friday, Aug. 15 in Salem at ODFW Headquarters, 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE. The meeting will be livestreamed from the Commission page. See the agenda here. (Note that Commission materials have moved to myodfw.com while ODFW's older website odfw.com is transitioned to…
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – ODFW is taking steps to protect native redband trout by requiring catch-and-release fishing for them and flies and artificial lures only (no bait) for all species from June 15 to Oct. 31 on Upper Klamath Lake and spring-fed creeks that feed into it. The waterbodies impacted…
Events in Coquille, Central Point, Monmouth, Eugene, Irrigon, John Day, Klamath Falls, La Grande, Madras, Portland, Tygh Valley SALEM, Ore.—Youth hunters (age 17 and under) who will have completed hunter education by the time of the event can sign up now for ODFW's free pheasant hunts happening around the state…
SE Fishing September 17, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing Fourmile, Lake of the Woods and Miller Lake will all be stocked with 12–14-inch rainbow trout this week. Catch and Release for Redband Rainbow Trout with no bait is required through Oct. 31 on all of Upper Klamath Lake including but not limited to Pelican Bay, Crystal Creek, Recreation Creek, Harriman Creek, Odessa Creek, Short Creek, Fourmile Creek, Thomason Creek, Fourmile Canal, Barkley Springs Channel below highway 97 and mouth of Williamson River. Yellow perch angling should be excellent in the Williamson River, Crystal Creek, Pelican Bay and Fourmile Canal…
Central Point, Ore. – Hunters and recreationists who plan to use the Jackson Cooperative Travel Management Area (TMA) should download the newest version of the georeferenced .pdf map. updated on Oct. 14. There have been major changes this year, so users should double check where they plan to access. These…
SALEM, Ore.—Head to a participating Jamba location for a new limited edition Wildlife Conservation tumbler that benefits wildlife. The colorful tumbler features five species: Sierra Nevada red fox, Northern red-legged frog, Western snowy plover, Northwestern pond turtle and Pygmy rabbit. All are native species facing population declines due to challenges…
