Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Oregon’s Department of Fish and Wildlife is again reminding everyone to stay away from sick or dead birds, as Avian Influenza persists in the state.

Now that autumn weather has replaced hot summer days, bears have begun their annual fall eat-a-thon, known as hyperphagia, to prepare for winter.

As the 2025 deer and elk hunting seasons begins, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is stepping up its efforts to keep Chronic Wasting Disease at bay.

Deer and elk hunters in Oregon could win a rifle valued at over $1,000 if they get their animals tested for Chronic Wasting Disease.

Oregon’s Fish and Wildlife Commission has approved an updated State Wildlife Action Plan.

This year, the state Legislature passed SB 777, a now, the ODA is starting the process to update the administrative rules that will put this law into action

An adult male wolf from California appears to have relocated to Central Oregon. ODFW says CA102 entered Klamath County in May of this year.

The Oregon Department of Fish Wildlife is working to keep invasive zebra, quagga and golden mussels out of rivers and lakes.

A poacher allegedly connected to more than 50 crimes in Oregon’s Grant County has been sentenced to 95 days behind bars and more than $22,000 in fines.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife says it has ramped up its efforts to protect the state’s lakes, rivers, and streams from aquatic invasive species.  Seasonal boat inspection stations are now open, and roving crews will be out this year at boat ramps offering watercraft inspections and decontamination.  ODFW says eve...