How Can Photography Help Us Learn More About Oregon’s Seabirds? Presented by Will Kennerley, OSU LINCOLN CITY, Ore. – Did you know that your observations can become meaningful data that scientists use…
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OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE Host Public Meetings to Receive Input on 2026 Recreational Bottomfish and Pacific Halibut Seasons; See Survey Links below
OIOpublisher As a reminder, ODFW staff will be hosting in person meetings October 6, 7, and 8 to discuss the 2026 recreational bottomfish and Pacific halibut seasons with anglers. The meeting on October 8 will…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Razor clamming opens Oct. 1 on Clatsop beaches
ASTORIA, Ore. – Clatsop beaches reopen for razor clam harvesting Oct. 1 following the annual conservation closure that began July 15. Before harvesting razor clams or any shellfish, always call the Shellfish Safety Hotline at 1-800-448-2474 or…
OREGON DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE RECREATIONAL SHELLFISH ALERT 9/26/25: Mussel Harvesting Closes On The Central and Northern Oregon Coast
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce a new shellfish closure. All harvest of mussels has closed from the Columbia River to the north jetty…
OREGON DEPT. FISH & WILDLIFE: Additional days for Columbia River salmon fishery announced
CLACKAMAS, Ore. – Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington added more recreational salmon fishing days in the mainstem Columbia River during a joint-state hearing on Wednesday September 17, 2025. The decision came…
OREGON DEPT. FISH & WILDLIFE: General Marine Species bag limit reduced begins Sept. 18 to lower risk of an early season closure
NEWPORT, Ore. – The General Marine Species daily bag limit is reduced to three fish beginning Sept. 18 to lower the risk of an early season closure. The one-fish sub-bag limit for…
Seven Capes Bird Alliance Offers September Bird Walks Sept. 12 & 13: Explore less traveled trails in search of early fall birds
On September 12 and 13, Seven Capes Bird Alliance will offer bird walks on two less traveled trails that promise great scenery and beautiful late summer weather. Friday, September 12, 9-11 a.m. …
Birds of Tillamook County: Walk and Talk with Michael Krall Sept. 20th, Registration Required
Join WEBS Board President, Michael Krall on Saturday, September 20th for an introduction to Tillamook County birds and birding. Starting with an optional, two hour, slow and easy bird walk, participants will scope out some…
FISHERMEN CATCH OF LIFETIME – STRIPED MARLIN CAUGHT OFF OREGON COAST AUG. 30
This is more than just a great big fish story! First time out on their boat the “Afishionado” from Garibaldi and they hook up with a big one. From left, Brett Stone,…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Critical survey underway to inform management of Oregon’s black rockfish fishery
NEWPORT, Ore. – Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Marine Fisheries Research team is conducting a nearly 10-week at-sea survey to better understand the population status of black, blue, and deacon rockfish—three species…