OIOpublisher By Michael Randall A long time ago in a public park far away, back when I thought birds were just a minor part of the landscape, I saw a white something…
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Mussel Harvesting Opens From Washington Border to North Side of Siletz Bay 10/28/22
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce mussel harvesting is open from the Washington border to the north side of Siletz Bay, in…
Portion of Skipanon River opens to hatchery coho retention
(October 18, 2022- TILLAMOOK, Ore.)—The Skipanon River, in Warrenton, which is typically closed to salmon fishing, is opening to hatchery coho retention from the Harbor Street Bridge upstream to the Alt 101…
Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS – October 2022 Events: Art of Growing Oysters; Mean, Green, Digging Machines: Green Crab on the Oregon Coast; Crabbing Netarts Bay with WEBS and TEP; Wintering Birding on the Bay: A Drawing Excursion
Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS fall community events are underway! Join us this month for some coastal fun, including our crab-focused events for fall crabbing season! You can learn more about the…
OHA lifts health advisories for Short Sand, Rockaway beaches Sept. 29
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) today September 29, 2022, lifted public health advisories for contact with ocean water at Short Sand and Rockaway beaches, both located in Tillamook County. The health authority issued the…
OSP FISH & WILDLIFE SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE WITH POACHED ELK – COLUMBIA COUN
(News Release from Oregon State Police; Posted on FlashAlert: September 29th, 2022 7:00 AM) On September 23, 2022, at approximately 6:40 a.m., OSP Fish & Wildlife Troopers received information that a large bull elk…
More salmon fishing opportunity on the lower Columbia River starting Oct. 1
(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) —Salmon fishing for Chinook and hatchery coho will reopen from Buoy 10 to Bonneville Dam starting Saturday Oct. 1, fishery managers from Oregon and Washington decided September 28, 2022. Managers…
ODFW seeks candidates for sport fishing and commercial salmon industry representatives on the Fish Restoration and Enhancement Program Board
(September 28, 2022- SALEM, Ore.) — ODFW seeks qualified applicants to positions for sport fishing and the commercial salmon industry on the Fish Restoration and Enhancement (R and E) Program Board. Interested individuals…
Razor Clamming Closed from the Columbia River to Cascade Head
EDITOR’S NOTE: Earlier this week ODFW announced “re-opening of Clatsop beaches for razor clamming Oct. 1st – now all beaches to Cascade Head are closed for razor clamming and mussel harvesting due…
Columbia River reopens for salmon fishing at Buoy 10, above Reed Island beginning Sept. 15
(Sept. 13, 2022- CLACKAMAS, Ore.)—Salmon fishing will reopen at Buoy 10 and in the Gorge from Reed Island to Bonneville Dam beginning Sept. 15, fishery managers from Oregon and Washington decided today. Buoy 10…