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SW WILDLIFE VIEWING   August 13, 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. Coos and Curry counties   Coquille Valley Wildlife Area (CVWA)   Coquille Valley Wildlife Area (CVWA) in Coos County is open to public access. Permits for access are required and are available, free of charge, at the kiosk located in the parking lot along North Bank Road. You must access CVWA through this point. Please fill out the upper half ("A" half) of the permit and deposit it in the slot located on the post of the…

SE WILDLIFE VIEWING August 13, 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 . Harney County With warmer temperatures now occurring throughout the district, remember to bring extra water and any fire prevention tools with you while enjoying the outdoors. Note that parking on tall dry grass is a serious fire danger concern and try avoiding doing so. The county experienced a mild winter this season making for low snowpack accumulation even at higher elevations, access for observation opportunities should…

MARINE WILDLIFE VIEWING   August 13, 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 . The Oregon coast is a great place to come and view a variety of wildlife. Enjoy the great diversity of life: from giant whales and barking sea lions to majestic bald eagles and diving pelicans, to showy Harlequin ducks and flocking shorebirds, to the tiny anemones and crabs inhabiting tidepools. There is always something new to discover. Visit our  wildlife viewing map for locations to visit and view wildlife along the Oregon…

NE WILDLIFE VIEWING   August 13, 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. Baker County   Bighorn sheep can be seen in the Burnt River Canyon west of Durkee or along the Snake River Road south of Richland. The best viewing is in the early morning and late in the evening.   Take the Snake River Road between Richland and Huntington to see bald and golden eagles along the Snake River.   There are deer throughout the valley. Early in the morning and late…

CENTRAL WILDLIFE VIEWING   August 13, 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. Crook County   Spring ungulate migration will soon be upon us. You can find mule deer transitioning from low elevation winter feeding areas to the higher elevation sagebrush and agricultural areas.   There are red-tailed, rough-legged and ferruginous hawks, northern harriers, American kestrels, prairie falcons and golden eagles throughout Crook County and they're usually associated more closely with open/agricultural areas. Bald eagles and ospreys, on the other hand, are more closely associated with water bodies…

SE BIG GAME HUNTING August 13, 2026 Currently open Bear, Cougar ( check current harvest numbers), and Coyote Season openings beginning in August LimitedYouth Only Controlled series hunts; Premium, Auction and Raffle hunts; many Pronghorn Antelope hunts opening August 15th *Check Big Game regulations for hunt details and purchase your tag before hunting. Announcements and resources Summertime is here for youth to get ahead of the game-- Register for Hunter Safety Education before the hunt. 2026 Point Summary Reports are posted to help you plan this season's big game hunts. It's not too late to purchase Point Savers for each…

WILLAMETTE WILDLIFE VIEWING   August 13, 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 Wildlife Area…

NW WILDLIFE VIEWING   August 13, 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. Tillamook County   Birds   At this time of year, herons and egrets can be seen hunting amphibians and small mammals in local farm fields. Bald eagle pairs can be viewed near estuaries and rivers.   Clatsop County   Birds   Coastal storm-watchers may find interesting pelagic species pushed closer to shore by the rough weather. Some species which may be viewed during and just after storms include skuas, jaegers, petrels, storm petrels, shearwaters…

Columbia Fishing August 13, 2026 Current and upcoming fishing opportunities: Columbia River fall salmon seasons opened August 1, see the regulation update page for details. Announcements For the latest regulations, including in-season changes see the fishing regulation update page. Forecasts for 2026 Columbia River Spring Chinook, Summer Chinook and Sockeye are available here. Fish consumption advisories The Oregon Health Authority has issued consumption guidelines for parts of the Columbia River due to high levels of mercury and/or PCBs. Fish with these chemicals look, act, smell and taste like any other fish, so caution is important. Bonneville Dam fish advisory Safe…