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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - All waters in Hagelstein Park upstream of the Highway 97 bridge are closed to angling in order to protect Shortnose (Koptu) and Lost River (C'waam) suckers that inhabit the waters in the park.
Read MoreSALEM, Ore. - Poachers beware, there is a new force in the courts: An anti-poaching special prosecutor. Jay D. Hall, hired last month as a new Assistant Attorney General with the Oregon Department of Justice, is serious about prosecuting fish and wildlife crimes.
Read MoreIn the fictional world of trout wrestling, one of the most uneven matchups would pit brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) against bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus). When squaring off in their aquatic ‘ring,’ the invasive and scrappy ‘brookies’ are bullies, outcompeting the native bull trout by eating all the food, hogging the best shelter and generally pushing them around. Brook trout are also opportunists, taking advantage of and spawning with bull trout.
Read MoreSALEM, Ore. – About 360,000 acres of private forestlands were among the million acres that burned in Oregon during the Labor Day wildfires. Over the next year or so, Oregonians can expect to see trucks carrying scorched timber off private forestlands and bringing tree seedlings and planting crews onto them.
Read MoreCHILOQUIN, Ore. – Chiloquin Fire and Rescue, Klamath County Emergency Management, and the Klamath-Lake Forest Health Partnership will host a community workshop this Thursday at the Chiloquin Community Center from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Read MoreSALEM, Ore. - Despite the unprecedented wildfires and evacuation of six ODFW-managed fish hatcheries, millions of fish at these facilities remain alive with hatchery staff returning as they are able to care for fish and even spawn spring Chinook during a critical time in their life cycle.
Read MoreSALEM, Ore.- Everyone can fish for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 15-16.No fishing licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag or Columbia River Basin Endorsement or Two-Rod Validation) are required to fish, crab or clam in Oregon that weekend.
Read MoreCHILOQUIN, Ore. – The Williamson River Boat Ramp in Chiloquin will be closed for construction starting Aug. 24, 2020, until a new boat ramp and site improvements are finished.
Read MoreSALEM, Ore.— ODFW is closing recreational hunting, fishing, crabbing and clamming to non-residents due to concerns about travel to Oregon to participate in these outdoor activities. Such travel could spread the virus and put more of a burden on Oregon’s rural communities.
Read MoreFishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing in Oregon remain open. However, Oregon State Parks, as well as several cities and counties, have closed parks, boat ramps and other facilities that could hinder access to your favorite spots. This list of closures changes quickly, so it’s a good idea to call the land manager and confirm access before you go.
Read MoreHighlights from this week’s Recreation Report include fishing opportunities, things to do outside this week and statewide cancelations.
Read MoreSALEM, Ore. - Three Oregon state agencies will suspend camping to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 - Oregon Parks and Recreation, Oregon Department of Forestry, and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Read MoreOver the weekend Klamath Falls News received an email contact from a concerned resident in Bly regarding potential cougar issues in the small town where it has allegedly attacked and killed livestock.
Read MoreSALEM, Ore.—Spring bear hunt draw results are available now. Hunters who applied should login to their account at the MyODFW.com licensing page and look under Recreational Portfolio / Controlled Hunts to view results, or call ODFW Licensing at (503) 947-6101 and select option 1.
Read MoreSALEM, Ore. – Gov. Brown appointed nine members to the new Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee who will advise the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission on expenditures related to the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund.
Read MoreSALEM, Ore.—It’s easy to #OptOutside in Oregon on the Friday or Saturday after Thanksgiving—you can fish, crab or clam for free anywhere in the state! Oregon Fish and Wildlife hosts annual Free Fishing Days the two days after Thanksgiving.
Read MoreHighlights from this week’s Recreation Report include Klamath County Big Game hunting updates.
Highlights from this week’s Recreation Report include Early season duck hunting, Local fishing report, Big game hunting report, and more.
Read MoreGadge Riffle carefully put the seedling in the hole and covered it with dirt before packing the ground around the new tree with his feet.
“I planted a tree!” he told his sixth-grade teacher, Jason Dornhecker, as the class walked along a path in the woods, adding, “Well, I know they’ll unplant it and plant it again so they can show the others how to do it.”
Read MoreHighlights from this week’s Recreation Report include: Fishing reports on Blue Lake and Campbell Lake, Klamath County big game report, 9 Tips on tagging your fish and game, Gamebird report, and wildlife viewing report.
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