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News and information on hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Winter range closures are in effect Dec 1–Mar 31 across parts of Central Oregon.
These areas give mule deer and elk the space and quiet they need to survive winter. Disturbance burns the precious fat reserves they rely on until spring. www.fs.usda.gov/r06/deschute...
These areas give mule deer and elk the space and quiet they need to survive winter. Disturbance burns the precious fat reserves they rely on until spring. www.fs.usda.gov/r06/deschute...
Deschutes National Forest : Feature Story - Winter Range Closures
What is winter range?Winter range is habitat deer and elk migrate to in order to find more favorable living conditions during the winter. Winter range is found predominantly in lower elevations of ce...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Winter range closures are in effect Dec 1–Mar 31 across parts of Central Oregon.
These areas give mule deer and elk the space and quiet they need to survive winter. Disturbance burns the precious fat reserves they rely on until spring. www.fs.usda.gov/r06/deschute...
These areas give mule deer and elk the space and quiet they need to survive winter. Disturbance burns the precious fat reserves they rely on until spring. www.fs.usda.gov/r06/deschute...
What’s New for 2026?
New hunting and fishing regulations, changes for fees.
Learn more here: myodfw.com/articles/wha...
New hunting and fishing regulations, changes for fees.
Learn more here: myodfw.com/articles/wha...
What’s New for 2026 | Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
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November 26, 2025 at 6:52 PM
What’s New for 2026?
New hunting and fishing regulations, changes for fees.
Learn more here: myodfw.com/articles/wha...
New hunting and fishing regulations, changes for fees.
Learn more here: myodfw.com/articles/wha...
ODFW's Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee meets Dec. 2 - myodfw.com/news/odfws-o...
ODFW's Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee meets Dec. 2 | Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
Reva Gillman, (541) 961-8421, reva.a.gillman@odfw.oregon.gov
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November 26, 2025 at 6:51 PM
ODFW's Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee meets Dec. 2 - myodfw.com/news/odfws-o...
2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations are available in stores, ODFW offices and on your phone - www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/...
November 25, 2025 at 12:55 AM
2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations are available in stores, ODFW offices and on your phone - www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/...
The 2026 Oregon Big Game Hunting Regulations are here and will be available in stores and ODFW offices over the coming weeks. The eRegs are available now here. - www.eregulations.com/oregon/hunting
November 21, 2025 at 11:44 PM
The 2026 Oregon Big Game Hunting Regulations are here and will be available in stores and ODFW offices over the coming weeks. The eRegs are available now here. - www.eregulations.com/oregon/hunting
Free fishing days Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving myodfw.com/news/free-fi...
Free fishing days Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving | Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
Contact: Yvonne Shaw, Public Information Officer, Yvonne.L.Shaw@odfw.oregon.gov(503) 383-6859
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November 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Free fishing days Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving myodfw.com/news/free-fi...
Major changes coming to 2026 Eastern Oregon Mule Deer Hunts - Check out the new interactive map comparing 2025 hunt areas to new 2026 hunt areas.
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ATTENTION HUNTERS: Major changes coming to 2026 Eastern Oregon Controlled Mule Deer Hunts
YouTube video by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
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November 20, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Major changes coming to 2026 Eastern Oregon Mule Deer Hunts - Check out the new interactive map comparing 2025 hunt areas to new 2026 hunt areas.
youtu.be/AR183OEnV3I?...
youtu.be/AR183OEnV3I?...
Veterans are invited to a special grand reopening of the shotgun range at EE Wilson Wildlife Area November 15 from 10 am to 1 pm. Certified shooting instructors will be on hand to offer Veterans a chance to brush up on their shooting skills.
youtu.be/s8Rn72QTe74?...
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E.E. Wilson Shotgun Range Improvements
YouTube video by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
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November 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Veterans are invited to a special grand reopening of the shotgun range at EE Wilson Wildlife Area November 15 from 10 am to 1 pm. Certified shooting instructors will be on hand to offer Veterans a chance to brush up on their shooting skills.
youtu.be/s8Rn72QTe74?...
youtu.be/s8Rn72QTe74?...
Winning artwork selected for ODFW’s annual Stamp Art Contests - myodfw.com/news/winning...
November 5, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Winning artwork selected for ODFW’s annual Stamp Art Contests - myodfw.com/news/winning...
Happy Halloween!
Raccoon - Master of disguise
Northern Shrike - Wears a mask and impales victims on thorns
Decorator Crab - Lives at the bottom, costume game is tops
Common Yellowthroat - Pennywise of birds. Instead of sewers, he lures birders into deep riparian and they never catch a glimpse
Raccoon - Master of disguise
Northern Shrike - Wears a mask and impales victims on thorns
Decorator Crab - Lives at the bottom, costume game is tops
Common Yellowthroat - Pennywise of birds. Instead of sewers, he lures birders into deep riparian and they never catch a glimpse
October 31, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Happy Halloween!
Raccoon - Master of disguise
Northern Shrike - Wears a mask and impales victims on thorns
Decorator Crab - Lives at the bottom, costume game is tops
Common Yellowthroat - Pennywise of birds. Instead of sewers, he lures birders into deep riparian and they never catch a glimpse
Raccoon - Master of disguise
Northern Shrike - Wears a mask and impales victims on thorns
Decorator Crab - Lives at the bottom, costume game is tops
Common Yellowthroat - Pennywise of birds. Instead of sewers, he lures birders into deep riparian and they never catch a glimpse
Reposted by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Love a bit of community science?
Take part in @myodfw.bsky.social and the @oregonzoo.bsky.social's new Roadkills of Oregon project to help them learn where and when roadkills are occurring and what species are most often involved.
Take part in @myodfw.bsky.social and the @oregonzoo.bsky.social's new Roadkills of Oregon project to help them learn where and when roadkills are occurring and what species are most often involved.
October 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Love a bit of community science?
Take part in @myodfw.bsky.social and the @oregonzoo.bsky.social's new Roadkills of Oregon project to help them learn where and when roadkills are occurring and what species are most often involved.
Take part in @myodfw.bsky.social and the @oregonzoo.bsky.social's new Roadkills of Oregon project to help them learn where and when roadkills are occurring and what species are most often involved.
ATTENTION ELK HUNTERS: CWD Check stations are open this weekend. Make sure to stop by and get your animal checked. Find locations and times here - myodfw.com/articles/oth...
October 29, 2025 at 7:38 PM
ATTENTION ELK HUNTERS: CWD Check stations are open this weekend. Make sure to stop by and get your animal checked. Find locations and times here - myodfw.com/articles/oth...
REMINDER: Wild coho fisheries are closed in the Nehalem, Nestucca and Tillamook basins on the North Coast as of October 26. All wild coho must be released. North coast basins remain open for hatchery coho and fall Chinook through Nov. 30.
October 27, 2025 at 5:57 PM
REMINDER: Wild coho fisheries are closed in the Nehalem, Nestucca and Tillamook basins on the North Coast as of October 26. All wild coho must be released. North coast basins remain open for hatchery coho and fall Chinook through Nov. 30.
Mussel harvest reopens from Cascade Head to the California border - myodfw.com/news/mussel-...
Mussel harvest reopens from Cascade Head to the California border | Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
ODA Shellfish Desk, 503-986-4726Meghan Dugan, ODFW, 541-315-6629
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October 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Mussel harvest reopens from Cascade Head to the California border - myodfw.com/news/mussel-...
Na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na BAT WEEK!
Starts Sunday, Oct. 27! The folks at Northwest Bat Hub are taking over our Instagram account all week to tell cool bat stories. Tune in, follow along and learn about why bats and Oregon are worth protecting.
🦇 Instagram.com/nwbathub 🦇
Starts Sunday, Oct. 27! The folks at Northwest Bat Hub are taking over our Instagram account all week to tell cool bat stories. Tune in, follow along and learn about why bats and Oregon are worth protecting.
🦇 Instagram.com/nwbathub 🦇
October 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na BAT WEEK!
Starts Sunday, Oct. 27! The folks at Northwest Bat Hub are taking over our Instagram account all week to tell cool bat stories. Tune in, follow along and learn about why bats and Oregon are worth protecting.
🦇 Instagram.com/nwbathub 🦇
Starts Sunday, Oct. 27! The folks at Northwest Bat Hub are taking over our Instagram account all week to tell cool bat stories. Tune in, follow along and learn about why bats and Oregon are worth protecting.
🦇 Instagram.com/nwbathub 🦇
Patterning fall turkeys to learn about changing food sources, behavior patterns and routines.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Patterning fall turkeys to learn about changing food sources, behavior patterns and routines.
myodfw.com/learn/tip/pa...
myodfw.com/learn/tip/pa...
The fall bear eat-a-thon is on – keep bears, people and pets safe by securing trash
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October 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The fall bear eat-a-thon is on – keep bears, people and pets safe by securing trash
myodfw.com/news/fall-be...
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Waterfowl hunting in Central and Eastern Oregon is unique, challenging and rewarding. New to waterfowl hunting? Looking to refine your skills? This hands-on workshop will help you gain the knowledge and confidence needed to pursue ducks on your own. vem.myodfw.com/eventprofile...
October 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Waterfowl hunting in Central and Eastern Oregon is unique, challenging and rewarding. New to waterfowl hunting? Looking to refine your skills? This hands-on workshop will help you gain the knowledge and confidence needed to pursue ducks on your own. vem.myodfw.com/eventprofile...
Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Troopers are seeing an uptick in illegal technology use by poachers, often during hunting seasons. Learn more here - myodfw.com/articles/reg...
October 9, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Troopers are seeing an uptick in illegal technology use by poachers, often during hunting seasons. Learn more here - myodfw.com/articles/reg...
If you grew up in Oregon, who had their very first Giant Pacific Octopus encounter at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport?
Happy World Octopus Day!
Happy World Octopus Day!
October 8, 2025 at 10:43 PM
If you grew up in Oregon, who had their very first Giant Pacific Octopus encounter at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport?
Happy World Octopus Day!
Happy World Octopus Day!
Brush up on your dove season basics here - myodfw.com/articles/how...
August 19, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Brush up on your dove season basics here - myodfw.com/articles/how...
Salt & Pepper Chickadee, dee, dee!
I have a semi-leucistic Black-capped Chickadee that comes to my backyard fountain once or so a year, and I saw that one a few weeks ago, but this BCCH that appeared yesterday is the real deal for Leucism. #birding
August 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Salt & Pepper Chickadee, dee, dee!
Buoy 10 is not just a boat fishery. Many anglers enjoy shore fishing at Fort Stevens State Park every year during the popular salmon fishery on the Lower Columbia River.
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Bank Fishing Buoy 10
YouTube video by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
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August 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Buoy 10 is not just a boat fishery. Many anglers enjoy shore fishing at Fort Stevens State Park every year during the popular salmon fishery on the Lower Columbia River.
youtu.be/gGhFXL41oHA?...
youtu.be/gGhFXL41oHA?...
Don’t forget to wear hunter orange. And sign yer kiddos up for Youth Pheasant Hunts in September and October - myodfw.com/news/youth-h...
August 12, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Don’t forget to wear hunter orange. And sign yer kiddos up for Youth Pheasant Hunts in September and October - myodfw.com/news/youth-h...
What do birds do when it’s hot outside?
Some of the same things you do.
Some of the same things you do.
August 11, 2025 at 11:21 PM
What do birds do when it’s hot outside?
Some of the same things you do.
Some of the same things you do.