SEATTLE — With warm weather luring canoeists, kayakers and stand-up-paddleboarders onto Pacific Northwest waters, the Coast Guard is reminding paddlers to prepare for cold water, wear a properly fitted life jacket and…
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FRIENDS OF NETARTS BAY WEBS PRESENTS: TIDEPOOL DISCOVERY DAYS JUNE 26-28
OIOpublisher It’s not too late to register for one of the three remaining Tidepool Discovery events in Oceanside! Come and join us June 26th, 27th and 28th during the great low tides that…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: States add Columbia River spring Chinook recreational fishing days
(CLACKAMAS, Ore. 5/7/25) —Following an in-season assessment of the upriver spring Chinook return, fishery managers from Oregon and Washington added more recreational spring Chinook fishing days on the mainstem Columbia during a…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: 2025 Pacific halibut season announced
(NEWPORT, Ore. – April 21, 2025) – The Pacific halibut sport seasons and regulations were adopted by the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission last Friday. Seasons are as follows: Columbia River Subarea…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE (ODFW): Lower Columbia River Spring Chinook Season Extended
Action: Extends 2025 spring Chinook seasons below Bonneville DamSpecies affected: Spring Chinook, hatchery steelhead, shad.Reason for action: Extends the 2025 spring Chinook and steelhead season in the mainstem Columbia River from Buoy…
Empowering Safety at Sea: FREE Drill Conductor Course for Commercial Fishermen in Garibaldi April 17-18
(Garibaldi, Oregon – March 26, 2025) — The importance of safety at sea cannot be overstated, and this spring, local commercial fishermen will have the opportunity to strengthen their emergency preparedness skills…
OSP INVESTIGATING UNLAWFUL KILLING OF TWO BLACKTAIL DEER – CLATSOP COUNTY
(CLATSOP COUNTY, Ore. 25 March 2025) – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful killing of two…
Seven Capes Bird Alliance Offers Birding Basics Course: Class at Tillamook Bay Community College starts May 13
(LINCOLN CITY, Ore.) – Seven Capes Bird Alliance has teamed up with Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC) and Bird Alliance of Oregon to offer its popular Birding Basics Course. This introductory class…
Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife approves Cowlitz River recreational smelt dips for March 12 & March 15
(RIDGEFIELD, WA) – Smelt dipping will return to the banks of the Cowlitz River as Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved recreational fisheries for Wednesday, March 12 and Saturday, March…
Seven Capes Bird Alliance March Bird Walks – March 7 & 8: It’s always good weather for birding! NEW – Kilchis Point!
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. – This month, Seven Capes Bird Alliance welcomes birders of all abilities to enjoy two peaceful woodland walks—one in the heart of Lincoln City and a new site just…