The change in policy ties directly into engaging non-consumptive users in ownership of the wildlife management agencies and clarifies ODFW’s role for staff, managers, elected officials and the public. Read ORTWS’ testimony in support of HB3228 here.
ORTWS comments on House Bill 3228 Read More »
For more information visit http://www.oregonconservationstrategy.org/
The new Oregon Conservation Strategy just released!! Read More »
Following the recent recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Panel on Sustaining America’s Diverse Fish and Wildlife Resources, Congressman Don Young (R-AL) and Congresswomen Debbie Dingell (D-MI) have introduced the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (H.R. 5650) in the House of Representatives on July 6. If passed, the legislation would dedicate $1.3 billion in federal funds annually
HR 5650 Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Read More »
Preserving hunting and wildlife for Oregon’s future: An interactive workshop presented by the Oregon Chapter of the Wildlife Society & Oregon Zoo November 20th, 2015 (9am – 4pm) Oregon Zoo, Vista Room, 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, Oregon This workshop will provide Pacific Northwest hunters and wildlife professionals with an interactive forum to learn about
Hunting with Non-lead Ammunition Read More »
Click on the following link to see the most recent ORTWS Board Meeting Minutes: January 9th Board Meeting Minutes Topic Highlights 2014 financial report Chapter membership software and National data Legislative liaison survey and contract Lead workshops and policy Fundraising 2016 annual meeting Nominations for board elections – more members need to put their names
January 9, 2015 Board Meeting Read More »
Covering October, November, and December Stephen Kafoury assisted Vanessa Blackstone and Laura Tesler with arranging a Meet and Greet with newly elected Senator Sara Gelser. A total of 25 ORTWS members met with Senator Gelser November 17th, where we introduced her to ORTWS, explained what our goals are, and that a sizeable part of her
4th Quarter Legislative Liaison Report Read More »
As more science shows what impacts lead in the environment can have on wildlife, this issue is getting more coverage in the media. ODFW has a few comments in this article: http://ijpr.org/post/lead-bullets-could-be-endangered-california-condors-arrival-oregon
Condors, Lead, and Ammunition Costs Read More »
The Wild Bird Seed bill is back on track, with our legislative liason working with the Governor’s natural resource advisor. A placeholder concept of the bill has been submitted to the legislative counsel for drafting, with intent to develop the bill for the February legislative session. Mr. Kafoury brought forward an opinion-editorial published in the
Legislative Liason Quarterly Report – July, August, September Read More »
May meeting minutes are now available! You can find them here. Topics included budget, investments, board retreat planning, developing a strategy for the Legislative Liaison, upcoming workshops, and introducing Jonah, the new Student Chapter Liaison.
May Meeting Minutes Read More »
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Oregon State University are spearheading an effort to survey Oregon hunters about lead ammunition. The goal is to gather information from those that would be most affected by any restrictions on lead: Oregon hunters. This month a random sample of 4,200 hunters will begin . Lead ammunition has
ODFW and OSU partnered in Hunter Survey Read More »
