Will gold mining return to Oregon? What this Portland historian learned from the past

Before Oregon was known for timber, it was known for gold. That’s the underlying message of the new book “Oregon Gold: A History of Mining from the Civil War into the Progressive Era.” Its author, ...
La Grande Observer

Oregon boosting hunting, fishing fees in 2026

Rocky Mountain elk bulls congregate during a past winter in Northeastern Oregon. Hunting tag and license fees will increase in Oregon in 2026. (Jim Ward/Contributed Photo, File) Oregon hunters and ...
Statesman Journal

Oregon fishing, hunting license fees would increase 26% in 5 years under ODFW budget

The proposed budget includes cuts to programs, including closing two fish hatcheries and reducing wildlife monitoring. Key outdoor groups support the fee increases, while others criticize the ...
East Oregonian

Oregon boosting hunting, fishing fees in 2026

Hunting tag and license fees will increase in Oregon in 2026. (Blue Mountain Eagle, File) Oregon hunters and anglers will pay more for licenses and tags in 2026, the first increase since 2020. On ...