Nov 25, 2020
If you live in Oregon, you're probably already familiar with razor clams. One of the most popular, family-friendly recreational activities on the coast, razor clamming is a fun tradition today and the clams have been an important food source on the coast for thousands of years. ODFW Shellfish Project Management Leader...
Nov 19, 2020
While Oregon is at the very southern range of chum salmon, there are several rivers with good fall runs of these fascinating and charismatic fish. North Coast District fish biologist Robert Bradley talks about the north coast's chum runs, their unique life history strategy and about how they're faring in this short,...
Nov 12, 2020
Renowned wildlife photographer Gary Kramer stopped for a chat with the Beaver State Podcast on a recent swing through Oregon to photograph cacklers, taverners and duskies in the Willamette Valley. Kramer is set to complete a book that will feature every waterfowl species on earth in the next year, and he talks about...
Nov 5, 2020
ODFW invasive species biologist, Rick Boatner discusses his long career fighting to keep Oregon free of some of the worst invasive species out there, including quagga and zebra mussels and feral hogs. It's not always easy, and it takes a lot of partnerships, including landowners, neighboring states and the...