Outdoors Articles

Artists: 2018 ODFW art competitions announced
by ODFW, MARCH 17, 2017

Artists are invited to compete in the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s 2018 Habitat Conservation Stamp, Waterfowl Stamp and Upland Game Bird Stamp art competitions. Collector’s stamps and other promotional materials are produced from first place artwork and each winning artist receives $2,000. Entries are accepted between 8 a.m. August 25 to 5 p.m., September 29, 2017 at ODFW headquarters, 4034 Fairview...
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2017 Cal 100 Race CANCELLED
by SRPT, MARCH 17, 2017
Sacramento River

Due to a variety of factors and influences we have decided, with our partners, to cancel the 2017 California 100 Paddle Race and associated clinics. This decision was not arrived at lightly. Our organization has been preserving, protecting, and enhancing the natural values of the Sacramento River since 1984. Due to recent events: staff changes and other major river related...
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Access limited on parts of Little South Fork elk River Trail
by BLM, MARCH 16, 2017

A section of the Elk River Trail in the Headwaters Forest Reserve, near Eureka, is temporarily closed due to muddy conditions. The access restriction begins about three miles from the trailhead parking area. The Bureau of Land Management is issuing a temporary closure to protect public safety and to prevent trail damage. The restriction will be lifted when conditions improve this...
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Moving crab pots that have become navigational hazards?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, MARCH 16, 2017

Question: Can I pick up and remove a crab pot that is a navigational hazard and/or has significant line floating on the surface? (Daniel) Answer: No, it is unlawful to “disturb, move or damage any trap that belongs to another person that is marked with a buoy identification number or unless the person has written permission in possession from the owner of the...
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ODFW Weekly Recreational Report
by ODFW, MARCH 15, 2017

Winter steelhead fishing continues; spring Chinook begins Water conditions on many coastal rivers should be good for steelhead fishing this weekend. Also look for the first Chinook to start rolling into the Umpqua and Willamette. Early season trout stocking North Coast ad Willamette trout stocking is kicking into high gear. Check out the 2017 stocking schedules for west side lakes/ponds and start planning your next...
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CDFW awards $15 million for fishery and forest projects
by CDFW, MARCH 15, 2017

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) today announced the selection of 43 projects that will receive funding for the restoration, enhancement and protection of anadromous salmonid habitat in California watersheds, as well as forest legacy restoration. The grants, which total $15,297,743, are distributed through CDFW’s Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP). They include approximately $2 million allocated for timber legacy...
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