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SALEM, Ore. – ODFW biologists confirmed that a blue-green algae likely caused the death of stocked rainbow trout recently observed at Burns Gravel Pond on Hwy 78. The pond is located two miles east of Burns, Ore., on Hwy 78 on property owned by ODFW. The pond's two basins are…
Milton-Freewater, Ore. – Representatives from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and the Walla Walla Basin Watershed Council gathered on Sept. 1 for a field visit to one of the region's most significant ongoing restoration efforts: the North Fork Walla Walla…
The Winchester Dam was built in November 1890 and is in the National Register of Historical Places. Constructed from large timber cribs, the dam was originally built 4-feet high and in 1907 the dam was raised to sixteen feet. Winchester Dam provided water and electricity for the town of Roseburg until 1923. In December 1945 a more permanent fish ladder and the first fish counting station on Winchester Dam was built. Two counters working the daylight hours, counted fish that swim over a white board located about four feet below the counter. The ladder was closed when counting was no…
Each fathom line, conservation area, and marine reserve is defined by a connecting series of waypoints (latitude and longitude). The waypoints are used for regulatory enforcement, while maps are provided for visual reference.
SALEM, Ore.—Oregon's Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Sept. 17-18 in La Grande to adopt 2027 Big Game Regulations. See the meeting agenda at https://myodfw.com/articles/commission-agenda-september-17-18-2026 Meetings are livestreamed and can be viewed on MyODFW.com website or the agency YouTube channel. On Thursday, Commissioners will tour key sites across the Blue…
Following droughts in the 1930s that affected most of North America, major conservation efforts, both private and governmental, were enacted to reverse trends of degrading and disappearing wetlands. During this time period there was a major creation and expansion of Federal refuges and State wildlife areas. As the concept of waterfowl flyway management was endorsed and developed, wildlife areas were acquired and managed as part of a larger plan focused on migratory waterfowl needs. Klamath Wildlife Area was one of several wetland-focused wildlife areas established in Oregon. KWA was established in 1958, with primary objectives of protecting and improving waterfowl…
Youth can register for the Mentored Youth Hunter Program free of charge online, find more youth hunting opportunities here. ODFW connects people to Oregon's great outdoors by offering a multitude of workshops and events throughout the year. Education programs cover required Hunter Safety certification courses, ability level and age specific workshops, and events for the entire family. Let us help you prepare for your next step outdoors. Receive Workshops & Events Updates by E-mail
Each year ODFW assesses the freshwater escapement of Rogue River coho, fall Chinook, late run summer steelhead, and "half-pounder" steelhead by beach seining the waters near Huntley Park three times a week from Mid July thru October.
NEWPORT, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is holding four public meetings to receive input on the 2027 Recreational Bottomfish and Pacific Halibut Seasons. ODFW staff will be hosting in person meetings October 5, 6, 7, and 8 to discuss the 2027 recreational bottomfish and Pacific halibut…
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 15. The committee will vote on funding a wildlife crossing project through the OCRF Wildlife Connectivity Lottery Bond Funds. The meeting will be held virtually through Teams. For more information…
John Day, Ore. – The ODFW Restoration and Enhancement Board will meet from 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Sept. 29. Topics will include program information and updates, and a Board review of 12 project proposals that were submitted for funding in cycle 4. See the meeting agenda at https://myodfw.com/2026-09-29R&E_Meeting_Agenda.pdf…
The Sherars Falls Adult Salmon and Steelhead Trap is located at river mile 43 on Oregon's Deschutes River. The trap captures an unknown proportion of adult fall Chinook salmon and summer steelhead that are passing over Sherars Falls. Visit Lower Deschutes Wildlife Area
Find the weekly statistics for waterfowl and upland game birds at Fern Ridge Wildlife Area. More information about Fern Ridge Wildlife Area
Find the weekly statistics for waterfowl and upland game birds at Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area. More information about Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area
Find the weekly statistics for waterfowl and upland game birds at Summer Lake Wildlife Area. More information about Summer Lake Wildlife Area Bird counts at Summer Lake WA
Duck season has begun, plan your Sauvie Island hunt using the reservation summaries and daily harvest reports to increase your odds of success.