ODFW Keeps Hunting & Fishing Open, But Social Distancing Needed

Most fishing and hunting seasons remain open in Oregon, but the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife says participants should continue to comply with social distancing and other guidelines set forth in the Governor’s Stay Home, Save Lives order.  The agency says while it does not enforce regulations such as the Governor’s Order, a significant number of ODFW staff who work in the field are also monitoring recreational use at many fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing locations in the course of their regular duties.  While seasons are open, access to many areas are closed.  State Parks are closed, national forests have closed established recreation areas and some counties and cities have closed access to boat ramps or other locations.  Check the access restrictions where you are headed before going.  Salmon and steelhead fishing in the Columbia River is also closed, as that fishery is managed concurrently with the state of Washington where all hunting and fishing is closed.  Walleye and other fisheries remain open on the Columbia River.

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