ODFW Recreation Report - November 14, 2025 While many good hunting and fishing opportunities remain through the rest of the year, November is a great month to do some wildlife viewing too. From catching the last of the fall migrating birds to viewing salmon completing their life cycle in their natal streams, wildlife watching opportunities abound. Check out the salmon spawning guide in the comments. Best bets for weekend fishing: - Fall is great time to fish the Crooked and Metolius Rivers and s

🦌 Chronic wasting disease — a fatal illness affecting deer, elk, and moose — has spread across much of North America. Oregon is one of the last western states without a confirmed case. Now, new research suggests Oregon’s elk may have a bit of genetic good fortune. Scientists found that nearly half of Oregon’s Roosevelt and Rocky Mountain elk carry a genetic variant linked to resistance to the disease — higher than rates seen in other states. It won’t stop CWD once it arrives, but it could slow

Oregon Spotted Frog populations have been found on private property in Washington. We are grateful to landowners who are currently helping these frogs. Understanding where these frogs are will enable us to focus our recovery efforts. Private landowners can help WDFW track this species’ range and abundance by allowing biologists to survey their land. This can increase our knowledge of Oregon Spotted Frog populations in Washington and may lead to the removal of this species from the state endanger

UO’s Snap AR Scholars and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife partner to connect technology with conservation. 🐟 With funding from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the UO Snap AR Scholars created the AR experience “Otter Rock: Beneath the Surface” to raise awareness about marine reserves and the regulations in place for this corner of the central Oregon coast. “We think that we can get you close enough to see Otter Rock in a way that you otherwise can’t,” said Pimentel, director o