Oregon’s wolf population was estimated at a minimum of 204 at the end of 2024, up at least 26 animals from the previous year. With at least 17 of the 25 packs meeting the criteria as breeding pairs, one could expect another jump in the population this year as pups[Read More…]

Another solid harvest of wild turkeys is expected in this spring’s hunt, which runs April 15-May 31. Southwest Oregon offers the best gobbler hunting in the state. The Rogue, Applegate, Melrose and Evans Creek units are typically among the top five for harvest year in and year out. Populations are[Read More…]

Across the country, catch-and-release fishing is catching on. Whether you do it because you don’t like to eat fish or because you want to enter contests that require release — or any other reason — doesn’t matter. The main thing is you’re out there having fun while still allowing others[Read More…]

The U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a confirmation hearing March 26 for Brian Nesvik, who has been nominated to serve as the next director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Last week, the Club submitted a letter to the leadership of the committee in support of[Read More…]

Oregon’s Fish and Wildlife Commission has approved funding for two Access & Habitat projects that will keep nearly two million acres of private land open to public hunting access by continuing to fund increased Oregon State Police enforcement. Read all about this popular program at https://myodfw.com/articles/hunting-private-lands-access-habitat-program. Meanwhile, the Commission approved[Read More…]

A giant non-typical mule deer from Oregon and a trophy typical blacktail from California will be among dozens of world-class trophies on display in Springfield, Missouri this summer for the 32nd Boone & Crockett Big Game Awards. Mike Carpinito’s 254-6/8 mulie was taken in November, 2021 in Wallowa County, while[Read More…]

March is here and before you know it, April will be knocking on the door. While spring fishing is one of the favorite activities of thousands of outdoor enthusiasts, many others look forward to getting after the wild turkey. Wild turkeys aren’t native to Oregon. But since their introduction in[Read More…]

If you’ve been thinking about making improvements in wildlife habitat on your property year, now’s the time to be planning for success. Even if you live in an urban or suburban area, there are little things you can do to make a big impact on helping your property become bird-[Read More…]

Sightings for the Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 14-17 can be reported until March 1, but the preliminary numbers are outstanding. At least 7,931 of the world’s 11,000-plus species of birds were found in 253 countries and subregions. Birders submitted more than 284,000 eBird checklists, including more than 150,000 in[Read More…]