Oregon DFW Weekly Recreation Report

Joseph Miller took this bull elk on the opening day of the 2009 archery season in the Rogue Unit

Archery season opens Aug. 25

Be sure to check for any fire restrictions before you go afield. Oregon Dept of Forestry has a list of fire restrictions and closures online and InciWeb has information about current fires—or check with USFS, BLM or the appropriate landowner.

2012-13 Oregon Game Bird Regulations online

Season dates and bag limits are here and the entire booklet is here Complete 2012-13 Oregon Game Bird Regulations. Get set for another great bird hunting season!
Sign up for free youth pheasant hunts in September
ODFW hosts pheasant hunts at locations around the state in September. Space is limited. Sign up online or at a license sales agent. Dates, locations and more information

Learn to fish, hunt, crab or clam

See the ODFW Outdoors Program calendar and sign up for a class that interests you.

Fall salmon seasons are underway

There have been reports of good chinook fishing at Buoy 10, and anglers have been catching some early returners in several coastal rivers. See the special regulations for coastal rivers on the Coast Fall Salmon Seasons page.