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…
Category: Oregon Dept. Fish & Wildlife
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…
Public meeting Feb. 12 in Newport on Central Oregon Coast recreational spring all-depth halibut season
NEWPORT, Ore.—ODFW will be asking for public input on the upcoming Central Oregon Coast recreational spring all-depth halibut season at a meeting on Monday, Feb. 12 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m….
Recreational Razor Clamming Opens on North Coast Jan. 17, 2020
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce the opening of razor clam harvesting on the north Oregon coast. Recreational and commercial razor clam…
Recreational crabbers required to mark buoys beginning Jan. 1, 2020
Crabbers are reminded that effective Jan. 1, 2020, all surface buoys used with recreational crab pots or rings must be marked to identify the owner of the gear. The identifying information should…
