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Good razor clamming tides this weekend
Grab your clamming shovel, gun and bucket because some of the best clamming tides of the spring are happening this weekend. Razor clamming is currently open from the Columbia River to the south jetty of the Siuslaw River – including the popular Clatsop County beaches. But before you leave the house, be sure to check for any recent closures by calling ODA’s shellfish safety information hotline at (800) 448-2474 or visiting the ODA shellfish closures web page.
Big Game Hunting workshops
This first class in ODFW's new Learn to Hunt Big Game series will cover reasons for hunting, and the what, where and when of hunting for big game in Oregon. Evening classes are scheduled in Tualatin (June 18 and 27) and Tigard June 27).
Learn more and register here.
Best fishing bets for the weekend
During this “shoulder season” between salmon and steelhead runs, anglers should turn their attention to trout, shad and warmwater species. For example,
Find more details about all the weekend opportunities in the zone reports.
Leave wildlife in the wild
As the season progresses, the chance to notice and watch young wildlife increases. Enjoy these moments, but be sure to leave wildlife where you find it. Even if the babies and toddlers seem abandoned, Mom is probably nearby foraging and will return soon.
More tips on what to do if you find young wildlife
Take the Trout Challenge and help native fish
Take the Western Native Trout Challenge and challenge yourself to catch at least six native trout species in four different states. At the same time, you’ll be helping protect, restore and recover 21 native trout and char species in 12 states.
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Volunteers are needed to help the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife raise hatchery winter steelhead at Barrett Creek near......
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Poor returns of spring Chinook salmon, combined with low flows, and potentially elevated water temperatures has prompted the Oregon Department......