Groundfish – The Council manages a diverse array of species under the groundfish fishery management plan, including more than 65 rockfish species; flatfish, such as petrale sole and Dover sole; and roundfish,…
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OUTBACK WITH BACKMAN: Winter hiking on the Oregon Coast. Why would anyone be crazy enough to do this? Some of us are, and here are some tips to help you get started.
By Don Backman This is the first article in a series about hiking. Since it is the off season, and officially winter, it seemed best to start with the obvious question: Why…
A Word From the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association: Promoting & Protecting Fishing Traditions at Cape Kiwanda
(Pacific City, Oregon) If there is one thing a fleet of over 300 fishing vessels, a 115 year-old tradition, and a small community connected to the Pacific Ocean know how to do,…
Commercial Dungeness crab fishery continues; Season opening delay north of Cape Falcon
Friday, December 18, 2020 The opening of the commercial Dungeness crab season from Cape Falcon northward to the Washington border is further delayed until at least mid-January. This area will remain closed…
OREGON STATE POLICE IS REQUESTING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE WITH UNLAWFUL TAKING OF COW ELK – YAMHILL COUNTY, HWY. 22
The OSP Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for public assistance to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful take of a cow elk in Yamhill County. On December 16, 2020 a…
GOOD NEWS FOR 2020: Smiley Brothers & Sisters North Fork Nehalem River Coho Salmon Harvest – RECORD-BREAKING YEAR!
By Laura Swanson, Volunteer Coordinator for Smiley Brothers/Sisters Salmon Harvest 2020 has been a challenging year is so many ways, and as the season loomed for the Smiley Brothers/Sisters Salmon Harvest, we…
Oregon commercial crab fishery opens December 16 south of Cape Falcon
Fresh Oregon crab is back on the menu – the commercial Dungeness crab fishery will open on most of Oregon’s coast as of Dec. 16, 2020. Dungeness crab will be ready to…
‘Eelgrass and Netarts Bay’ Virtual Presentation on Dec. 9
Have you ever wondered about those dark green, slippery blades of grass that can be seen billowing just below the bay’s surface as the tide moves in and out? No doubt you…
BOAT CAPSIZES IN NETARTS BAY NOVEMBER 27, ONE RESCUED, ONE MISSING
On Friday, November 27, 2020 at approximately 2:20 P.M., emergency personnel from the Oregon State Police, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Netarts Fire and Rescue, and the United States Coast Guard responded to…
Thanksgiving Search and Rescue Operation Success
Neskowin, OR – On Thursday, November 26, 2020, Thanksgiving Day, at approximately 6:30 PM, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue, were called out to attempt…
