Crab fishery advisory ‌

In order to reduce the risk of whale entanglements, ODFW has issued an advisory for both recreational and commercial fixed-gear fisheries, including those using crab pots. Learn more about the risks of whale entanglement.‌

Better sign up for hunter education now‌

The first big game hunting seasons open in just a few weeks. If you know a new hunter that hasn't completed hunter education, and wants to hunt this fall, check out the different ways to complete a hunter education program.‌

Recreating during drought‌

This is the time of year hunters, anglers and wildlife watchers start to see and feel the effects of wildfires and on-going drought. Here are some tips to help you enjoy the outdoors safely during dry, hot summer conditions.‌

Tips for fishing in summer heat‌

As summer temperatures start heating up, fish start feeling it. Give them a break by following these tips:‌

• Go where water stays cooler.
• Consider keeping your catch, if possible. Catch-and-release can be hard on fish.
• Find cold water refuges.
• Fish early in the day.
• Land fish quickly.
• Check before your go.

Learn more about fishing in summer heat.‌

Protect Oregon's Wildlife: Help stop poaching‌

Poaching poses as a direct threat to Oregon's fish and wildlife populations. The new website, ProtectOregonsWildlife.com, features tips on how to recognize poaching, the impact of poaching to wildlife populations and how to report using the state's Turn In Poachers (TIP) Line.‌