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Eulachon smelt are a small but culturally and ecologically significant fish found in the Pacific Northwest. Listed for protection under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 2010, the southern Distinct Population Segment of eulachon (which includes Columbia River eulachon) was classified as federally threatened due to a decline in abundance. Since then, improved ocean conditions have helped boost their numbers; however, poor ocean conditions are likely to occur again in the future. See the 2017 recovery plan from the National Marine Fisheries Service for more information. In 2023, ODFW and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife finalized the…

An exceptionally mild and warm 2025/2026 winter across much of Oregon has provided good over-winter survival for Oregon's deer and elk herds. Drought impacted areas got a short reprieve in spring before dry conditions returned in late summer and recent rains with cooler temperatures offer a temporary fix as fall moves into winter. Big game fitness and resiliency heading into fall hunting seasons will vary by region. Scroll down to find the field reports for Oregon hunt zones. Get your animal tested for CWD:  While it's never been found in Oregon, CWD has been detected in most surrounding states and…