ODFW is seeking new members to represent the public and commercial fishing interests on the commercial Fishery Permit Review Board. Persons interested should fill out this document (pdf) to express their interest in the position and return it to ODFW by Sept. 13, 2017. The permit review board evaluates limited entry permit denials made by ODFW and considers requests for permit transfers for the...
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Fall Chinook headed toward Bonneville on heels of successful Buoy 10 run The first hog lines are showing up on the Columbia River around the Portland as Chinook salmon begin to move from the river mouth to Rainier, St. Helens, Portland, and beyond. Now’s the time to find out why nothing beats fall salmon fishing in Oregon, which is...
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In March 2017, the Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division received information a local man had taken two mule deer bucks without a valid controlled hunt tag for the Southern Oregon unit where the deer were shot and harvested. Based on the verifiable information OSP was provided, Troopers from the Springfield Patrol Office applied for and obtained a search warrant...
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