Free camping, free parking and special events highlight State Parks Day on Saturday, June 2. More than a dozen state parks are holding free events that day, and camping is free at all tent, RV and horse campsites. Day-use parking will be free June 2 and 3 at the 26[Read More…]
Outdoors
New state forest recreation rules adjust fees
Recent rule changes adopted by the Oregon Board of Forestry adjust camping fees in state forests, provide additional benefits to qualifying military veterans and active-duty service members, revise overnight stay limits on state forests and initiate a pilot campsite reservation program at a Clatsop State Forest campground. Fees: Campsite fees[Read More…]
WONDER ALL AROUND US
American goldfinch ED ”JAKE” JACKSON Wanna test your endurance? Try running nonstop for a week. Can’t do it? A bird’s got you beat. It’s the human equivalent to the longest uninterrupted bird migration ever measured – 7,145 miles straight. No food. No water. No cigarette breaks. Just airborne nonstop from[Read More…]
OSP investigating multiple deer that were shot with arrows
On April 27, Central Point Fish and Wildlife troopers were called to the Shady Cove area to investigate a live deer that had been shot with an arrow which was still stuck in the deer. The troopers and ODFW responded in an effort to investigate and possibly tranquilize the deer[Read More…]
OSP seeks public assistance in the killing of three bald eagles near Tangent
PHOTO PROVIDED OSP seeks public assistance in the killing of three bald eagles near Tangent On March 16, an Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division trooper responded to a complaint of three deceased bald eagles in the area of Tangent just south of Albany. A trooper responded and identified[Read More…]
Boat inspection stations open around Oregon
ODFW aquatic invasive technicians decontaminate a pontoon boat at the owner’s residence. Boating season is starting and people hauling both motorized and non-motorized boats must stop at watercraft inspection stations opening around Oregon next week. Look for large, orange ”Boat Inspection Ahead” signs followed by ”Inspection Required for All Watercraft”[Read More…]
Commission adopts ocean salmon and Pacific halibut seasons, 2018-19 game bird regulations
The Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted 2018 ocean salmon and Pacific halibut seasons and 2018-19 game bird hunting regulations when they met in Astoria on April 20. Ocean salmon regulations are based on Pacific Fishery Management Council recommendations. The Commission also adopted rules for state water terminal fisheries. See a[Read More…]
OSP fish and wildlife troopers arrest Benton County man for wildlife crimes
In early March of this year, Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish and Wildlife troopers executed a search warrant in Benton County near the city of Adair, resulting in the seizure of multiple deer and elk antlers, a shoulder mount of a bighorn sheep and a compound bow. The investigation started[Read More…]
OSP requests public’s assistance after dead elk discovered near Silver Falls State Park
On April 2, troopers from the Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division received a call reporting a dead elk off of Silver Ridge Road, west of Silver Falls State Park. Troopers located the elk and were able to determine it was a large branch antler bull that had been[Read More…]
Spring turkey season begins April 15
All you need to spring turkey hunt is camo, a call and a shotgun. A hen or jake decoy can also improve your odds. You can hunt for six weeks (April 15 to May 31) anywhere in the state. Spring turkey hunting is general season, and anyone can purchase a[Read More…]
