World Wildlife Conservation Day! Meet the Coastal marten - youtu.be/QEiyyDQ0xrk?...

Officials urge public to avoid contact with sick or dead birds as avian flu persists across Oregon - myodfw.com/news/officia...

A Chinese mitten crab (prohibited in Oregon) was found in the Willamette River near the Sellwood Bridge and reported to ODFW on Nov. 17. If you see something similar, take a photo, note location, and report it to Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. myodfw.com/news/chinese...

ATTENTION Hunters: Check out this interactive map designed to help you explore the new 2026 Eastern Oregon Deer Hunts. - youtube.com/clip/UgkxG85...

How they have to drag me back to work after a four-day weekend. Happy Monday, life is better outdoors!

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...

What’s New for 2026? 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...

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

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. 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?...

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

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.

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.

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 🦇

Patterning fall turkeys to learn about changing food sources, behavior patterns and routines. myodfw.com/learn/tip/pa...

The fall bear eat-a-thon is on – keep bears, people and pets safe by securing trash myodfw.com/news/fall-be...

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...

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!

Brush up on your dove season basics here - myodfw.com/articles/how...

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. 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...

What do birds do when it’s hot outside? Some of the same things you do.

Commission meets Aug. 15 in Salem myodfw.com/news/commiss...

ODFW seeks applicants for Private Forest Accord Advisory Committee, apply by Aug. 31 myodfw.com/news/odfw-se...

Two-rod validation extended in upper Willamette through Dec. 31 in areas open to coho retention myodfw.com/news/two-rod...

Shotgun skills workshop Aug. 23 in Bend – Register now myodfw.com/news/shotgun...

Canceled: ODFW's Private Forest Accord Advisory Committee will not hold Aug. 12 public meeting myodfw.com/news/canceled-…

Youth pheasant hunts are fast approaching. Sign your youth hunter up for the hunt nearest you right here - myodfw.com/workshops-and-…

🚨Weekly Recreation Report🚨 Fall seasons on the Columbia River start Aug. 1 including the popular fall Buoy 10 fishery. Also, summer steelhead retention has been extended until Aug. 31 from the Buoy 10 line upstream to Bonneville Dam. myodfw.com/recreation-rep…

Join us for an immersive two-hour course designed specifically for new adult hunters eager to kickstart their big game hunting journey in Oregon! - vem.myodfw.com/eventprofile...

Want to work on your glassing and observation skills for hunting or wildlife viewing? We’ve got a couple of workshops coming up! Sign up for either workshop here - vem.myodfw.com/eventgroupli...

🖍️Color for Conservation✍️ Five winners will receive a Jamba Prize Pack (worth up to $50) and more. The contest is open to all ages. One winner will be selected in each age category (0-5 yrs, 6-10 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 15 –17 yrs, 18+ yrs.). OregonIsWorthProtecting.com

Chance to comment on proposed 2026 Sport Fishing Regulations - myodfw.com/news/chance-...

Limited edition Wildlife Conservation Tumblers, Coloring Contest at Jamba Juice locations in Oregon; New Oregon is Worth Protecting campaign benefits species in need myodfw.com/news/limited-e…

Mussel harvesting closes on south coast, reopens mid-coast - myodfw.com/news/mussel-...

Weekly Recreation Report 🎣 Spotlight on Central Oregon's Cascade Lakes region and East and Paulina lakes. The fishing is hot, get out and seize the weekend! Statewide Recreation Report - myodfw.com/recreation-r...

ODFW hosts July 29 public meeting on 2026 sport Pacific halibut season www.dfw.state.or.us/news/2025/07...

Reminder: Ocean coho fishing (fin-clipped) is good now through August 24 or until quota is reached. And remember, ocean Chinook fishing is now closed from Cape Falcon to the CA border. myodfw.com/articles/10-...

Deadline extension: Grant opportunity to build wildlife crossings in Oregon; OCRF seeks letters of interest for Wildlife Passage Infrastructure Projects www.dfw.state.or.us/news/2025/07...

Final draft of Oregon’s State Wildlife Action Plan now available for public review; Meeting set for July 16 www.dfw.state.or.us/news/2025/07...

The ODFW Fish and Wildlife Commission Meeting, July 11, 2025 is Live here: www.youtube.com/live/AeqnXra...

Join the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Jackson County Parks, and Rogue River Watershed Council for Wildlife Wisdom every Saturday from July 12 to Aug. 16. - www.dfw.state.or.us/news/2025/07...