REDMOND, Ore. — Anglers have a lot to look forward to this fall: many coastal basins will see expanded opportunity for wild fall Chinook harvest compared to last year, and wild coho fisheries…
Category: Fishing
OP/ED: IP-28 – What you Need to Know, Stupid is as stupid does – Part 2 – North American Model of Wildlife Conservation
EDITOR’S NOTE: Oregon Initiative Petition 28 — officially titled the PEACE Act (People for Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions) — would eliminate the legal exemptions that currently protect hunting, fishing, trapping, and farming…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Single invasive quagga mussel found on shoreline of Prineville Reservoir; No other evidence of quaggas found, intensive monitoring continues
EDITOR’S NOTE: Why are we sharing information about invasive mussels in Prineville reservoir? As the “land of many waters”, it’s important to protect our waterways, and during the summer, boaters are…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Cultivating Relationships through Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) to Prevent Teen Substance Use
By Renee Aufdermauer Fishing is often seen as a sport of patience or a quest for a trophy catch, but for those who spend their lives on the water, it’s clearly something…
OP/ED: IP-28 – Iniative Petition Taking Aim at Animal Rights Close to Making Ballot – What You Need to Know (Part 1)
Is IP-28 really “Stupid is as Stupid Does,” to quote Forrest Gump’s momma? EDITOR’S NOTE: The so-called “PEACE” act has been mis-represented to people as strengthening animal abuse laws, while Oregon already…
PACIFIC CITY DORY BLESSING OF THE FLEET SATURDAY JUNE 6TH CELEBRATES COMMUNITY, HONORS FISHING TRADITION
Story by Romy Carver; Photos & Video by Don Backman On Saturday morning, June 6, 2026, the 26th Annual Blessing of the Fleet was held on the shore at Cape Kiwanda by…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: States add more Columbia River spring Chinook recreational fishing days
(CLACKAMAS, OR)—Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington added more recreational spring Chinook fishing days on the mainstem Columbia during a joint state hearing today. Eleven additional fishing days for the area from…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Six additional all-depth Pacific halibut days open for Columbia River subarea
Columbia River subarea (Leadbetter Pt., WA to Cape Falcon, OR): Six days have been added to the all-depth Pacific halibut fishery for the Columbia River: June 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23 (Mondays and Tuesdays)….
NEHALEM BAY CRAB DERBY TIME – SATURDAY JUNE 6TH AT KELLY’S BRIGHTON MARINA & JETTY FISHERY
The annual crab derby features BOTH marinas on Nehalem Bay – great prizes, great food and lots of fun! Be sure to get your Crab Derby tickets from BOTH Marinas, then when…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Free Fishing Weekend June 6-7, 2026; Family-friendly fishing events held statewide
(SALEM, OR)—Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7, 2026. No fishing/shellfish licenses or tags/validations are required on these days (meaning you do not need a Combined Angling…
