NEWPORT, Ore – Pre-season testing shows Dungeness crabs are too low in meat yield in some ocean areas, delaying Oregon’s commercial season until at least Dec. 16. Targeted to open Dec. 1,…
Category: Fishing
Oregon Fishing Disaster Declaration Declared, Federal Support Coming
Impacted fisheries will be notified of their eligibility for funding by NOAA in the coming weeks Salem, OR — Today, October 13, 2023, Governor Tina Kotek announced that the U.S. Secretary of…
Lower Nehalem Watershed Council Board Meeting and Speaker Series (Virtual): Living and Working with Beavers for Salmon – Brilyn Brecka, ODFW Beaver Conservation Biologist Oct. 12
On October 12th, 2023 the Lower Nehalem Watershed Council will be hosting their regular board meeting and a presentation w/ Brilyn Brecka, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife North Coast Beaver Conservation…
ODFW seeks North Coast rep for Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program – Apply by Oct. 23
TILLAMOOK, Ore. — ODFW is seeking applicants for one open position representing the North Coast area on the Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program (STEP) Advisory Committee. Interested individuals should apply by Oct. 23,…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Bag limit increased for hatchery coho salmon in Big Creek starting Oct. 7
(Oct. 6, 2023; SALEM, Ore.) – Recent returns of coho to Big Creek Hatchery indicate that broodstock levels will be met and returns are sufficiently high to allow anglers to retain one additional…
North Oregon Coast, Clatsop Beaches Open For Razor Clam Harvesting Today, Oct. 4th
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce a new shellfish opening. Razor clamming is open from the south jetty of the Columbia River to Tillamook…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Razor clamming remains closed on Clatsop County beaches
(September 29, 2023, NEWPORT, Ore) – Clatsop beach remains closed to razor clamming as rough surf conditions prevented sample collection for biotoxin testing. Reopening an area requires two consecutive biotoxin results below…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: Share your thoughts about Oregon’s forests! (SURVEY)
Oregon’s forests provide a variety of social, economic and ecological benefits to Oregonians. The Oregon Board of Forestry and Oregon Department of Forestry are responsible for developing and implementing policies and strategies…
Representative David Gomberg and Midwater Trawlers Host Wind Energy Listening Session in Newport Sept. 29th
NEWPORT, OR – State Representative David Gomberg and the Midwater Trawlers Cooperative will be hosting a listening session at the Yaquina Bay Yacht Club to facilitate community engagement and gather valuable input…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: September 26 Recreational Halibut & Bottomfish Public Meeting presentation material now available
ODFW will be hosting a public meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, September 26 to discuss the 2024 sport Pacific halibut and the 2024 and 2025 sport bottomfish seasons. The meeting will be held…
