OIOpublisher EDITOR’S NOTE: On Friday, April 3rd at the Tillamook County Board of Commissioners leadership team meeting, Commissioner Bill Baertlein expressed his concern about social media reports that Washington state commercial clammers…
Category: Oregon Dept. Fish & Wildlife
Oregon joins Washington in closing Columbia River fisheries Effective March 26th through at least April 8th
SALEM – Following the announcement today by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) that it will close all recreational fisheries in the state of Washington, the Oregon Department of Fish…
Fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing remain open; Access may be tricky – know before you go
Fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing in Oregon remain open. However, Oregon State Parks as well as several cities and counties have closed parks, boat ramps and other facilities that could hinder access…
Recreational razor clamming closes on central coast – Cascade Head to California border
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce the closure of razor clam harvesting on the central Oregon coast, today March 16, 2020. Recreational…
Recreational Razor Clamming Open from the Columbia River to the Siuslaw River
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce the opening of razor clam harvesting on the central Oregon coast. Recreational and commercial razor clam…
Washington, Oregon agree on allocations for 2020 Columbia River salmon fisheries
SALEM, Ore. – The directors of the Washington and Oregon departments of Fish and Wildlife reached an agreement this week on allocations and gear types for Columbia River salmon fisheries in 2020….
Free fishing in Oregon on President’s Day weekend Feb. 15-16
SALEM, Ore.—Add fishing to your President’s Day weekend plans—it’s free to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15 and 16. That means no fishing licenses or…
Trask Hatchery closure continues while construction proceeds
TILLAMOOK, Ore. – Recreational fishermen accustomed to accessing the Trask River through the Trask Fish Hatchery grounds are reminded that the property is currently closed to public access. The closure is necessary…
Hunters invited to share opinions on big game hunting via online forum
SALEM, Ore.—ODFW wants to hear what resident big game hunters think about current hunting seasons in Oregon. For the last several years, ODFW has been working to review and improve big game…
Sign up now for a hunter education class or field day
SALEM, Ore.—Now is a great time of year to sign up for a hunter education class or field day, as many classes and field days are currently available. Students have two options…