ODFW announces sage-grouse controlled hunt deadline
by ODFW, AUGUST 7, 2018


August 20 is the deadline to apply for the limited number of permits for controlled sage-grouse hunts in eastern Oregon. Results will be available August 31 for the season which runs September 8 – 16. Oregon hosts a very conservative sage-grouse hunting opportunity. While research shows a 10 percent harvest will not change the trajectory of a sage-grouse population, ODFW sets regulations annually...
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ODFW lifts bag limits on Thief Valley Reservoir beginning Aug. 10
by ODFW, AUGUST 7, 2018
Thief Valley Reservoir

Dry conditions in eastern Oregon and declining water levels in Thief Valley Reservoir have prompted local fish biologists to remove daily catch limits on the reservoir starting Friday, Aug. 10. From Aug. 10 to Sept. 30, 2018 the daily bag and possession limits for trout are removed with no minimum size. Harvest methods may include hand, dip net or angling. Thief Valley...
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California’s Public Lands Affected by Wildfires: Know Before You Go
by CDFW, AUGUST 6, 2018


Fires throughout California have affected access to public lands in many locations that are normally heavily used during the fall general hunting season openers. Archery deer hunters on scouting expeditions around the state are already encountering restricted access to desirable properties. As the general deer seasons approach in many California hunting zones, hunters are reminded to research the areas where...
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How Does the National Archery in the Schools Program Work?
by CDFW, AUGUST 5, 2018


Question: I heard that the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will provide bows and arrows to schools that want to add archery to their physical education curriculum. Is that safe? Archery is a lot of fun but it’s also probably more dangerous than something like soccer or dodgeball, right? What kind of teacher training is offered or required? (Amy) Answer: Archery is...
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New modernized licensing system on the way for 2019
by ODFW, AUGUST 4, 2018


ODFW will launch a new electronic licensing system (ELS) on Dec. 1, 2018 with the sale of 2019 licenses and tags. With the new system, hunters and anglers can choose to carry their documents electronically (on their smart phone or tablet) and tag fish and wildlife with a mobile app that will work even offline. Or, customers can continue to use...
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Commission accepts marten trapping petition
by ODFW, AUGUST 4, 2018


In a split 3-2 vote, the Commission accepted a petition and directed staff to initiate rulemaking on its concepts, which are related to prohibiting harvest of marten in portions of western Oregon and prohibiting trapping on some specific public lands in western Oregon. The Commission also adopted advisory survival guidelines for threatened marbled murrelets to minimize potential for unauthorized take. The...
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