Portland is wild in the best way. 🌿 From coyotes on our greenways to salmon in the Willamette, from herons gliding over Oaks Bottom to the endless trails of Forest Park—this city is alive. Protecting these spaces means protecting what makes Portland, Portland. 💚 #Portland #Wildlife #UrbanNature

🍂🐾 Fall in Oregon isn’t just about pretty leaves—wildlife is busy too! 🐻 Bears binge-eat to prep for winter 🦫 Beavers stash food underwater 🕊️ Birds crowd the Pacific Flyway 🦇 Some bats migrate, others hibernate 🍁 Maples + aspens bring the color show #OregonWildlife #FallVibes #ExploreOregon

🍁 New on the OWF blog: Best Wildlife Viewing Destinations in Oregon This Fall 🦌🦅🐳 From elk bugling in the mountains to massive bird migrations in wetlands and seabirds on the coast, fall is one of the best times to explore Oregon’s wild side. Read more here 👉 myowf.org/blog/best-wi...

🎙️ New Northwest Nature Matters! Monty continues the Women in Wildlife series with Renee Hollowell, District Wildlife Biologist in the Malheur National Forest. 🌲🦉 Listen here 👉 nwnaturematters.libsyn.com/women-in-wil... #WomenInWildlife #WildlifeConservation #Oregon

🚗🦌 Every year, 5,000+ animals are killed on Oregon roads. The Watch for Wildlife license plate funds projects that help wildlife move safely — and protect drivers too. 💚 Learn more: myOWF.org/wildlifemoves #WatchForWildlife #OregonWildlife

🌲🐾 Limited-edition alert! 🐾🌲 Bi-Mart, ODFW, & OWF teamed up with Pabst for the Case for Conservation — a 30-pack that helps protect Oregon’s most vulnerable wildlife. For every case sold, $1 goes directly to OWF. 🔗 myowf.org/bimart #CaseForConservation #OregonWildlife #BiMart

🦌🍂 Fall in Oregon = elk bugling season! Bulls fill the forests + meadows with their haunting calls as they compete for mates. Best time to spot them? Dawn + dusk. Admire from a distance — they’re wild and powerful! #OregonWildlife #ElkRut #BugleSeason

When the trail cam catches you being fabulous…

Oregon is home to Northern flying squirrels! 🐿️✨ They don’t actually fly—they glide up to 150 feet at night. 🌙 By spreading fungi spores, they help keep our forests healthy. 🌲💚 #OregonWildlife #FlyingSquirrel

Only Available at Bi-Mart now - Sept. 15 In partnership with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), Bi-Mart is selling a special ‘Case for Conservation,” 30-pack of Pabst. Every purchase supports wildlife conservation, with $1 from each case going to Oregon Wildlife Foundation.

The Western Snowy Plover may be small, but it’s vital to Oregon’s coastal ecosystem. 🐦🌊 It’s also featured on the Jamba Wildlife Tumbler—every purchase supports conservation: myowf.org/jamba #SnowyPlover #OregonWildlife

🦝 Raccoons aren’t just cute troublemakers: 👀 Their black “mask” cuts glare & boosts night vision 👋 Nimble fingers can open jars, doors & latches 😏 Mischief is basically their brand Would you trust a raccoon with your keys? #Raccoons #Wildlife

☀️ How Oregon Wildlife Beat the Heat It’s hot out there, and Oregon’s wildlife have their own ways to stay cool: 🌊 Beavers & otters spend more time in the water. 🌳 Deer & bears rest in shady forests. 🕳 Ground squirrels & foxes head underground.

Health officials say the summer brings more encounters with bats — Oregon’s top rabies threat.

It's common for juvenile salmon sharks to wash ashore this time of year, experts said.

Hello! Think that’s a deer? Think again. Meet the pronghorn—Oregon’s native speedster and North America’s fastest land mammal! 🏃‍♂️💨 More info at www.myOWF.org

🌟Sip with purpose!🌟 We’ve teamed up with Jamba and ODFW to celebrate some of Oregon’s most iconic—and at-risk—species with limited-edition wildlife tumblers! 🐸🦊🐰🦇🐢🪶 Each $3 donation from tumbler sales goes to Oregon Wildlife Foundation. Visit OregonIsWorthProtecting.com for more information.

On vacation this week so bye for now!

Our collab with Ferment Brewing Co. “High Five, Herman” is listed! www.wweek.com/drink/2025/0...

This week, Monty sits down with Bernadette Graham-Hudson, Wildlife Division Administrator for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Listen via nwnaturematters.libsyn.com/women-in-wil...

🎆 Fireworks might be fun for us, but they can be terrifying—and even dangerous—for wildlife. Loud noises, flashing lights, and lingering smoke can cause animals to flee their habitats, abandon their young, or become disoriented and injured.

Meet Trooper Shae Ross and K-9 Scout, one half of the OSP Fish & Wildlife Conservation K-9 Team. youtu.be/UwlOW-6ee6c

🐾 Dog Days of Summer! 🐾 Join us Sunday, June 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the OWF Gift Shop at Bonneville Fish Hatchery to meet Oregon’s paws-itively amazing wildlife heroes: the OSP Wildlife Conservation K-9 Teams!

🎉 THANK YOU for making Herman the Sturgeon’s birthday a splash! Want to give Herman a truly unforgettable gift? 🎁 You can support improvements to his habitat by donating to our Capital Campaign. 🧡 Donate today at myOWF.org

🎉 YOU’RE INVITED! 🎉 Come celebrate a Pacific Northwest icon — Herman the Sturgeon — at his birthday bash! 🗓 June 22 🕙 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 📍 Bonneville Fish Hatchery Join us for: 🐟 Scavenger Hunt & Maker’s Market 🎶 Happy Birthday Sing-alongs (11 a.m. & 1 p.m.) 🧁 Cupcakes + Herman Raffle at Noon!

🎉 You’re invited to a fin-tastic celebration! 🐟🎈 Join us for Herman the Sturgeon’s Birthday Party at Bonneville Fish Hatchery on June 22, 10AM–2PM! 🎯 Scavenger Hunt & Maker’s Market 🎶 Happy Birthday sing-alongs 🧁 Cupcakes & raffle prizes 🎉 Family fun all day!

Clays for Conservation is one of Oregon Wildlife Foundation’s premier annual fundraising events, bringing together supporters for a day of friendly clay shooting, connection, and conservation impact.

Herman the Sturgeon has delighted visitors for decades, but his home at the Sturgeon Interpretive Center needs repairs. Donations will help restore the facility. Donate via secure.givelively.org/donate/orego...

For more info visit myowf.org/smarttrails

Oregon’s wildlife needs you! From protecting habitats to funding research, your support helps us keep Oregon wild. Every donation makes a difference—be part of the solution for wildlife conservation today. Donate via secure.givelively.org/donate/orego...

OWF is excited to help fund this project in part! www.bendsource.com/outside/dam-...

Oregon moms are wild! From fiercely protective black bear mamas to nurturing beaver matriarchs, wildlife moms across the state are busy raising the next generation. Let’s hear it for the mamas of the forest, field, and stream! Give mom and their babies room to roam as they grow and learn together.

Women In Wildlife Series: Monty and Jess speak with Jennifer Ringo, the South Willamette Watershed District Manager for Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Listen via nwnaturematters.libsyn.com/women-in-wil...

Guest column: Time to fund wildlife crossings is now bendbulletin.com/2025/04/25/g...

Get your Watch for Wildlife plate at your local Oregon DMV office or online at www.dmv2u.oregon.gov. #wildlife #oregon #licenseplate #licenseplates #licenseplateart #deer #pnw

An estimated 3.6 million migrating birds will be flying through the Oregon skies on Wednesday night.

Monty and Jess begin a new series, featuring women in the conservation field. This month, they sit down with Melissa Hunt, Wildlife Biologist for the Methow Valley Ranger District. Listen via nwnaturematters.libsyn.com/women-in-wil... #conservation #wildlife #women #podcast #pnw #biologist #oregon

Did you know coyotes mate for life and raise their pups together? Mated pairs stay bonded year after year, sharing parenting duties equally—dad brings food, helps protect the den, and even plays with the pups. Older siblings often stick around to help raise the next litter too.