Free pheasant hunts for youth hunters around the state in September – Register now!

Author: OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff Report Date: August 21, 2020 SALEM, Ore.—Youth hunters (age 17 and under) can sign up now for ODFW’s free pheasant hunts happening around the state starting in September. ODFW and partners stock pheasants at these special hunts that give youth a head start on regular...

NDOW accepting applications for hunt reservations at Overton and Key Pittman WMAs

Author: Nevada Department of Wildlife Report Date: July 27, 2020 The Nevada Department of Wildlife is accepting applications for hunting reservations from those who want to hunt during the first two days of the 2020 duck and goose seasons at the Overton Wildlife Management Area or opening day at the...

ODFW will not propose expanded bear hunting in the lower Rogue River

Author: OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff Report Date: July 23, 2020 CENTRAL POINT, Ore – ODFW will not propose bear hunting between Grave Creek and Lobster Creek on the lower Rogue River, including the Wild and Scenic section during the upcoming 2021 big game hunting regulation process. The concept was introduced to...

Indiana Artist Wins 2020 California Duck Stamp Art Contest

Author: California Department of Fish & Wildlife Report Date: July 7, 2020 A painting by Jeffrey Klinefelter of Etna Green, Ind. has been chosen as the winner of the 2020 California Duck Stamp Art Contest. The painting, which depicts a pair of canvasbacks, will be the official design for the 2020-2021 stamp. Klinefelter...

Game Bird Hunting Regulations now available: Expanded mountain quail and turkey hunting; new Veteran and Military Waterfowl Hunt Day

Author: OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff Report Date: July 1, 2020 SALEM, Ore.—The Oregon 2020-21 Game Bird Regulations are now available in stores and online at http://www.eregulations.com/oregon/game-bird/ Fall turkey hunters need to be aware of some changes for this season. There are now two tags available for the fall season: general eastern...

WDFW seeks public comments on proposed hunting contest rule changes

Author: WA Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff Report Date: June 17, 2020 OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public comments on proposed recommendations for hunting contest and hunting restriction rules. From June 17 through July 14, WDFW will accept written public comments on the proposed rule changes.

Nine St. John and Colfax area men to be charged with illegal elk killings

Author: WA Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff Report Date: June 12, 2020 SPOKANE – On June 11th, 2020, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Police officers referred charges to the Whitman County Prosecutor's office on nine men from the St. John and Colfax area for their roles in the illegal take...

Hunter education classes resume June 13 with safety measures

Author: OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff Report Date: June 5, 2020 SALEM, Ore.—Hunter education classes will resume in Oregon on June 13, with safety measures in place to protect both students and volunteer instructors. To see the latest classes and field days available, visit https://myodfw.com/articles/hunter-education-classes-field-days and register. Students can choose to take...

CDFW Accepting Applications for Deer and Pig Hunting in Western Merced County

Author: California Department of Fish & Wildlife Report Date: June 5, 2020 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting applications for a limited number of deer and pig hunting permits for opening weekend of the A Zone general season, Aug. 8–9, 2020. This is not a special hunt,...

What to do with a gopher snake?

Author: California Department of Fish & Wildlife Report Date: June 4, 2020 Question: Is it legal to kill a gopher snake in California? Is it legal to take a gopher snake from the wild and keep it as a pet? I have a neighbor who has one on his property and does...

Shed hunting

Author: California Department of Fish & Wildlife Report Date: June 4, 2020 Question: Is shed hunting allowed in California? If I am hiking, scouting or hunting during an open season, am I allowed to pick up and take antlers or skulls found on state or federal lands? If I’m on a friend’s...

Pintail Limits for Next Season

Author: California Department of Fish & Wildlife Report Date: June 4, 2020 Question: I have heard the pintail limit for this upcoming season (2020-21) will be one per day. Is this true? Is it possible we could have a two pintail limit? (Rob) Answer: The 2020-21 waterfowl hunting season regulations were adopted at...