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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife @myodfw.bsky.social · 1d

Waterfowl hunting in Central and Eastern Oregon is unique, challenging and rewarding. New to waterfowl hunting? Looking to refine your skills? This hands-on workshop will help you gain the knowledge and confidence needed to pursue ducks on your own. vem.myodfw.com/eventprofile...

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife @myodfw.bsky.social · 1d

Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Troopers are seeing an uptick in illegal technology use by poachers, often during hunting seasons. Learn more here - myodfw.com/articles/reg...

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife @myodfw.bsky.social · 3d

If you grew up in Oregon, who had their very first Giant Pacific Octopus encounter at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport?

Happy World Octopus Day!

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife @myodfw.bsky.social · Aug 19

Brush up on your dove season basics here - myodfw.com/articles/how...

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife @myodfw.bsky.social · Aug 18

Salt & Pepper Chickadee, dee, dee!

Jack Maynard(he/him) @jhmsparky.bsky.social · Aug 18

I have a semi-leucistic Black-capped Chickadee that comes to my backyard fountain once or so a year, and I saw that one a few weeks ago, but this BCCH that appeared yesterday is the real deal for Leucism. #birding

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife @myodfw.bsky.social · Aug 18

Perhaps it's different in England. Here we hunt to sustain ourselves whether upland gamebird, big or small game. Food is not wasted, and hunting is a tradition passed down from generation to generation.

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife @myodfw.bsky.social · Aug 14

Buoy 10 is not just a boat fishery. Many anglers enjoy shore fishing at Fort Stevens State Park every year during the popular salmon fishery on the Lower Columbia River.

youtu.be/gGhFXL41oHA?...

Bank Fishing Buoy 10

YouTube video by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife @myodfw.bsky.social · Aug 12

Don’t forget to wear hunter orange. And sign yer kiddos up for Youth Pheasant Hunts in September and October - myodfw.com/news/youth-h...

Shows a family of pheasant hunters with their dog in a grass field. They are all wearing hunter orange.

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife @myodfw.bsky.social · Aug 11

What do birds do when it’s hot outside?

Some of the same things you do.

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife @myodfw.bsky.social · Aug 9

Commission meets Aug. 15 in Salem myodfw.com/news/commiss...

Commission meets Aug. 15 in Salem | Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife

Michelle Dennehy, (503) 931-2748, [email protected]

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife @myodfw.bsky.social · Aug 8

ODFW seeks applicants for Private Forest Accord Advisory Committee, apply by Aug. 31 myodfw.com/news/odfw-se...

ODFW seeks applicants for Private Forest Accord Advisory Committee, apply by Aug. 31 | Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife

Andy Spyrka, 503-871-2421, [email protected]

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife @myodfw.bsky.social · Aug 7

Two-rod validation extended in upper Willamette through Dec. 31 in areas open to coho retention myodfw.com/news/two-rod...

Two-rod validation extended in upper Willamette through Dec. 31 in areas open to coho retention | Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife

Beth Quillian, [email protected]

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife @myodfw.bsky.social · Aug 6

Shotgun skills workshop Aug. 23 in Bend – Register now myodfw.com/news/shotgun...

Shotgun skills workshop Aug. 23 in Bend – Register now | Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife

Andy Hamilton, 503-602-2665, [email protected]

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife @myodfw.bsky.social · Aug 6

Canceled: ODFW's Private Forest Accord Advisory Committee will not hold Aug. 12 public meeting myodfw.com/news/canceled-…

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife @myodfw.bsky.social · Aug 5

Youth pheasant hunts are fast approaching. Sign your youth hunter up for the hunt nearest you right here - myodfw.com/workshops-and-…

Shows a youth hunter about to fire a shotgun at a Rooster pheasant with an instructor behind them.

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife @myodfw.bsky.social · Aug 1

🚨Weekly Recreation Report🚨

Fall seasons on the Columbia River start Aug. 1 including the popular fall Buoy 10 fishery. Also, summer steelhead retention has been extended until Aug. 31 from the Buoy 10 line upstream to Bonneville Dam. myodfw.com/recreation-rep…

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife @myodfw.bsky.social · Aug 1

Join us for an immersive two-hour course designed specifically for new adult hunters eager to kickstart their big game hunting journey in Oregon! - vem.myodfw.com/eventprofile...

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife @myodfw.bsky.social · Jul 31

Want to work on your glassing and observation skills for hunting or wildlife viewing? We’ve got a couple of workshops coming up! Sign up for either workshop here - vem.myodfw.com/eventgroupli...

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife @myodfw.bsky.social · Jul 31

Thank you!

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife @myodfw.bsky.social · Jul 31

🖍️Color for Conservation✍️
Five winners will receive a Jamba Prize Pack (worth up to $50) and more. The contest is open to all ages. One winner will be selected in each age category (0-5 yrs, 6-10 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 15 –17 yrs, 18+ yrs.). OregonIsWorthProtecting.com

Shows a graphic with an outline of the state of Oregon and a coloring contest sheet.

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife @myodfw.bsky.social · Jul 31

OK, but just for you.

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife @myodfw.bsky.social · Jul 29

Chance to comment on proposed 2026 Sport Fishing Regulations - myodfw.com/news/chance-...

Chance to comment on proposed 2026 Sport Fishing Regulations | Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife

Comment by emailing [email protected]

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife @myodfw.bsky.social · Jul 29

Limited edition Wildlife Conservation Tumblers, Coloring Contest at Jamba Juice locations in Oregon; New Oregon is Worth Protecting campaign benefits species in need

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Shows a Jamba Juice Tumbler that features iconic Oregon wildlife species.

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife @myodfw.bsky.social · Jul 28

Mussel harvesting closes on south coast, reopens mid-coast - myodfw.com/news/mussel-...

Mussel harvesting closes on south coast, reopens mid-coast | Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife

ODA Shellfish Desk, 503-986-4726Meghan Dugan, ODFW 541-315-6629

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife @myodfw.bsky.social · Jul 18

Weekly Recreation Report 🎣

Spotlight on Central Oregon's Cascade Lakes region and East and Paulina lakes. The fishing is hot, get out and seize the weekend!

Statewide Recreation Report - myodfw.com/recreation-r...

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