November 13, 2025

Includes updates to fishing, hunting, crabbing, clamming, and wildlife viewing.

More rain and high elevation snow are expected as fall progresses into winter. Be prepared for changing conditions and check local access.

Eastern Oregon Rocky Mtn second season and General West Cascade elk seasons run until Nov 14.

First season general coastal elk begins Saturday, Nov. 15.

Make plans to get your deer or elk tested for CWD, by visiting check stations open in Riley and North Plains this weekend or another option (field office, taxidermist or meat processor.)

The EE Wilson Wildlife Area's shotgun range has reopened after improvements. Veterans are invited to join ODFW at a special grand reopening event this weekend (Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 am-1 pm).

Browse the Big game hunting forecast 2025 to learn what to expect this season.

Check the Game Bird Hunting forecast 2025 as bird hunting seasons continue through late January 2026.

NEW turkey hunting opportunity: Now through February 28, 2026, hunters may obtain a beardless turkey permit to allow the harvest of three hen wild turkeys or turkeys without a visible beard. See page 26 of the Game Bird regulations. This is a private land only hunt with separate regulations from the standard fall turkey hunt.

Fall bird migration is in full flight. Keep your eyes peeled!

Find the weekly trout stocking schedule here.

Best bets for weekend fishing:

• Fall is great time to fish the Crooked and Metolius Rivers and steelhead anglers have been doing well on the lower Deschutes all the way up to Mecca Flat.
• Lost Creek Reservoir has had great reports by folks trolling for rainbow trout.
• Steelhead fishing is good on the Umatilla River.
• Reports of good dry fly action in the mornings lately on the lower Deschutes between Maupin and Warm Springs. Nymphing has been consistent as well.
• Anglers report excellent fall fly fishing for bass at Davis Lake.

These examples are for demonstration purposes only. Refer to the zone reports for more details and possibilities.

Klamath River Basin: These are exciting times for the Klamath River as salmon return after four hydroelectric dams were removed! Anglers are reminded that all salmon fishing remains closed in the Oregon portion of the Klamath River Basin to support salmon recovery. Other regulations in place will help protect salmon as they return: Spencer Creek closed to fishing early this year to protect spawning Chinook. Other Klamath River tributaries (Williamson, Wood, Sprague) are routinely closed to all angling Nov. 1–May 21 to protect spawning redband trout and these closures will offer additional protection for returning salmon.

Hunter Education:

Hunter safety courses and field days are offered in-person or online, with an in-person field day. Find a course in your area and get a jump on it for the 2026 season!

For adults: Waterfowl workshops and eventsare happening in your area. Learn new tips & techniques and bring a friend! ODFW classes and workshops run statewide, throughout the year, designed for adults 18 and older. Take advantage of future learning opportunities.

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