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On Monday, members of Oregon’s delegation, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce urging that a federal fishery resource disaster be declared for the 2024 Oregon troll salmon fishery.   “This declaration is critical to provide economic relief to Oregon’s fisheries and coastal communities in addition to protecting the sustainability of wild salmon populations,” the letter from the lawmake

According to the Oregon Wolf Conservation and Management report released Friday, at least 204 wolves called Oregon home at the end of 2024.  Not only did the wolf population increase from the 178 reported a year earlier, but seven breeding pairs were documented in the West Zone, west of Highway 97-20-395.   ...

On Wednesday, federal officials killed a wolf in Oregon, amid growing concerns about public safety.  According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, several unsuccessful attempts were made to deter OR 158, before the lethal action was taken as a last resort.  This re...

Oregon State Police is asking the public for help identifying the person(s) responsible for the poaching of a wolf in Union County. According to OSP Fish and Wildlife, on January 29th, troopers were called to the Catherine Creek Lane area, roughly 11 miles southeast of Union, where a wolf tracking collar was located...

In an effort to address fish passage and fish screening projects across the state, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has made approximately $11 million in grant funding available.  ODFW said completed projects will contribute towards the conservation and recovery of Oregon's native migratory fish.   ...

Oregon’s Department of Fish and Wildlife is required to update its Wildlife Action Plan every ten years and the next one is due in 2026.  ODFW’s Adam Baylor said it’s a statewide conservation strategy determined by agency experts and the public.   “A lot of those me...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a $10,000 cash reward for information regarding a wolf poaching that took place in Morrow County back in November.  This is in addition to the standing reward of $10,000 offered by the Oregon Wildlife Coalition, raising the reward total to $20,000.   ...

With birds migrating through the Northwest, looking for warmer weather this winter, the region is seeing an increase in the number of bird flu cases impacting backyard flocks or commercial operations.  With that in mind, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking hunters, or anyone enjoying the outdoors this time of year to avoid dead or dying birds.  ODFW’s ...

According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, two mule deer shot and killed in Wyoming and then illegally transported into Oregon, have tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease.  As of Thursday, October 24th, CWD has not been found in any wild deer or elk in Oregon.  ...

The USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory recently confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a Clackamas County commercial poultry operation with approximately 150,000 birds.  According to the Oregon Department of Agriculture, the affected birds were euthanized to prevent the spread of the disease and did not enter the food system.  Avian influen...