OIOpublisher OSP seeks public assistance to identify the responsible person(s) (LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. 06 Dec. 2023)– OSP Fish and Wildlife Division is seeking public assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for the…
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Commercial Dungeness crab season begins Dec. 16 from Cape Foulweather to California border
(NEWPORT, Ore. -December 5, 2023) – Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab fishery opens Dec. 16 from Cape Foulweather (just south of Depoe Bay) to the California border. Pre-season testing shows that crabs remain too…
OSP Fish & Wildlife seeks public assistance to identify poacher; Bull elk left to waste near Scappoose
SCAPPOOSE, Ore. 29 Nov. 2023 – The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to identify a person of interest related to a Roosevelt Bull Elk that…
TILLAMOOK COAST VISITORS ASSOCIATION – December Trails & Recreation Newsletter: Recreational Immunity Ends
Recent court rulings have effectively nullified Oregon liability waivers, impacting the accessibility and affordability of recreation and fitness for people across our state. Oregon businesses are now paying significantly more for liability insurance than…
Trail Closures In Tillamook County: “No Access Until Further Notice” signs posted at Short Beach Trail and Tire Trail in Oceanside
Tillamook County Public Works posted “No Access Until Further Notice” signs at Short Beach Trail and Tire Trail in Oceanside. This action has been taken due to recently raised liability concerns. Tillamook…
Low meat yield testing to delay commercial Dungeness crab season until at least Dec. 16
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,…
Tillamook Coast Visitors Association Hosts Accessibility Training Event
On November 6, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (TCVA) hosted Ashley Schahfer of Empowering Access for an in-person accessibility education and training event. Held at Tillamook Bay Community College, the event was attended by 32 people,…
Gray Whale Migration Has Begun – Whales Spotted at Tillamook Bay Bar, Seaside Cove
Some great tail action at the Cove this morning (10/31/23)! And some amazing video of whale breaches at the entrance to Tillamook Bay yesterday (10/30/23)! Here’s some information about gray whales from…
Drive carefully, it’s peak breeding and migration time for many animals
SALEM, Ore.—Vehicle collisions with deer and elk tend to peak in October and November, when migration and breeding puts them on the move, making them more likely to cross roads. Fewer…
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Wildlife Center of the North Coast Needs Tillamook County Transport Volunteers; Get TIckets Now for Founder’s Night Fundraiser Oct. 29th
Looking for a volunteer opportunity that gets you outside and helps wildlife?? Here you go … The Wildlife Center of the North Coast is in need of TRANSPORT VOLUNTEERS willing to help…