09-16-2008, 11:10 AM
2008 Fall Hunting Forecast online
ODFW's complete 2008 Fall Hunting Forecast is now available online. It is based on feedback from wildlife biologists at more than 25 field offices and wildlife areas and will give hunters a good idea of what to expect this fall while pursuing deer, elk, bear, cougar, upland birds or waterfowl. See the forecast
Controlled fall turkey deadline is Sept. 15
Remember the deadline to apply for a controlled fall turkey tag in northeast Oregon (Baker, Blue Mountain, plus two new hunts Grande Ronde and Wallowa) and the White River hunt is Sept. 15. This year there are 200 more tags available. Apply by filling out this online PDF form or see page 43 of the 2008-09 Game Bird Regulations.
Sign up now for September youth upland bird hunts
Registration is open and slots can fill quickly. See list of dates and locations here.
High Cascade Lakes offer quiet, remote fishing
September and October can be a great months to fish the High Cascade Lakes. ODFW stocks several hike-in lakes and by September most fish have reached their maximum size for the year. Mosquito populations are declining in the cool fall temperatures and hiking conditions can be ideal. To help plan your trip, consult the Trout Stocking Schedule to see what lakes have been stocked, then check in with the local US Forest Service district office to learn about trail conditions, fire hazards, etc.
The Fall Migration is in full swing in the eastern part of the state and on the coast
Check individual zone reports to learn what species of birds are moving through the state and find ideas of where to see them.
ODFW's complete 2008 Fall Hunting Forecast is now available online. It is based on feedback from wildlife biologists at more than 25 field offices and wildlife areas and will give hunters a good idea of what to expect this fall while pursuing deer, elk, bear, cougar, upland birds or waterfowl. See the forecast
Controlled fall turkey deadline is Sept. 15
Remember the deadline to apply for a controlled fall turkey tag in northeast Oregon (Baker, Blue Mountain, plus two new hunts Grande Ronde and Wallowa) and the White River hunt is Sept. 15. This year there are 200 more tags available. Apply by filling out this online PDF form or see page 43 of the 2008-09 Game Bird Regulations.
Sign up now for September youth upland bird hunts
Registration is open and slots can fill quickly. See list of dates and locations here.
High Cascade Lakes offer quiet, remote fishing
September and October can be a great months to fish the High Cascade Lakes. ODFW stocks several hike-in lakes and by September most fish have reached their maximum size for the year. Mosquito populations are declining in the cool fall temperatures and hiking conditions can be ideal. To help plan your trip, consult the Trout Stocking Schedule to see what lakes have been stocked, then check in with the local US Forest Service district office to learn about trail conditions, fire hazards, etc.
The Fall Migration is in full swing in the eastern part of the state and on the coast
Check individual zone reports to learn what species of birds are moving through the state and find ideas of where to see them.