What has changed since the printed rules, by state. Wildlf tracks selected changes, so use the agency link beside each list before acting.
Wildlf tracks selected in-season fishing, crabbing, and clamming changes from ODFW. Hunting deadlines and fire access live on the Oregon trip checks page.
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The next Oregon closures, openings, and agency dates to confirm before travel.
Fishing
Mid-Columbia salmon and steelhead fishing closesWarrior Rock/Bachelor Island to the Oregon/Washington borderSalmon and steelhead angling closes through September 30.ClosedSource checked Open summaryAgency source
Fishing
Columbia sanctuary restrictions changeEagle Creek mouth, Herman Creek and lagoon, Deschutes mouthHerman Creek retains its salmon and steelhead closure through November 30. The other sanctuaries return to mainstem rules. Check the rule before fishing.Rules changeSource checked Open summaryAgency source
Fishing
Skagit and Cascade closures and coho limits beginSkagit River mouth to Marblemount Bridge; Cascade River mouth to Rockport-Cascade Road BridgeAll fishing closes on the Skagit from Gilligan Creek to Marblemount Bridge and on the Cascade from its mouth to Rockport-Cascade Road Bridge. Below Gilligan Creek, retain two coho daily, minimum 12 inches; no bait, single-point barbless hooks, and a night closure apply. Dolly Varden/bull trout fishing is closed.Rules changeSource checked Open summaryAgency source
Hunting & access
Confirm the Big Valley partial closure endedSigned portion of Big Valley Unit, Methow Wildlife AreaWDFW currently says the sandhill crane closure runs until September 14. Check the live alert before entering the signed area on September 15 instead of assuming it reopened.RecheckSource checked Open summaryAgency source
Fishing
Lower Yakima salmon retention opensHighway 240 bridge in Richland, river mile 2.1, to Grant Avenue Bridge in Prosser, river mile 47.0Retain one adult Chinook or coho daily through October 31, minimum 12 inches. No jack limit, but stop salmon fishing after retaining the adult limit. Barbless hooks, night closure, and the age-15-plus Columbia River endorsement apply. The Chandler Powerhouse exclusion remains closed.OpensSource checked Open summaryAgency source
Fishing
Upper Green River closes to all fishingGreen (Duwamish) River from Auburn Black Diamond Road Bridge to the Tacoma Municipal Boundary MarkerAll fishing closes through October 31 to protect Chinook spawning grounds.ClosedSource checked Open summaryAgency source
Hunting & access
Recheck Big Grass before the anticipated closure endMapped BLM lands in Owyhee County, parts of GMUs 40, 41, and 42The closure remains in effect during September 19. BLM anticipates lifting it at 11:59 p.m.; confirm the live notice before entering closed land afterward. County-maintained roads are open, but two-track roads off them and all off-road motorized travel remain closed.RecheckSource checked Open summaryAgency source
Fishing & hunting
19 tracked changes
6 fishing and 13 hunting notices, plus selected dates through September 27. Checked .
Selected coverage.A missing item does not mean a rule, closure, or access restriction does not exist. Check the official source for your exact place and date.