Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Oregon has a long history of unsuccessfully trying to eradicate invasive species. The state came within one day of announcing it was free of feral swine in 2022. But then another wild pig appeared.

Commissioners adopted an administrative law judge’s order requiring updates to Winchester Dam.

After four hours of emotional public comment, the commission voted 6-1 to deny the petition.

Commercial Dungeness Crab season opens Dec. 31 Oregon's north coast

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Friday announced a temporary prohibition on wild Spring Chinook Salmon harvest on the main-stem Umpqua River.

As Oregonians anticipate the opening of native Dungeness crab season later this month, wildlife officials are concerned about potential infestations of a non-native, highly invasive crab species.

Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab season is delayed coastwide until at least Dec. 16, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Friday.

It’s the time of year when Oregon’s black bears enter hyperphagia. That means they’re eating as much as they can before entering hibernation in the winter.

Authorities in Benton County say a cougar was euthanized Monday afternoon just outside the city limits of Northwest Corvallis.

Oregon wildlife officials have identified 321 species that they say need conservation efforts the most.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is developing a plan to protect Southern Resident orcas, which were added to the state’s Endangered Species List last year.

Oregon wildlife officials counted more gray wolves than ever last winter, a promising sign for the federally endangered species.