KVAL - Outdoors - Fishing/Hunting

Changes come for shellfish harvesting in Oregon

Clam diggers may harvest twice as many purple varnish clams in 2013 as they did in previous years, and divers must report their rock scallop harvest, in changes to regulations.

Diamond Lake's new year-round angling a boon for ice fishing enthusiasts

The lake has historically closed on Oct. 31 and reopened to fishing on the traditional trout opener in late April. But after a rule change by the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission in 2012, it's now likely to become a popular ice-fishing destination.

Salmon struggle with high temps, low levels in Ore. rivers

A study of mountain streams in the West over the past 60 years finds the hottest temperatures of summer and the lowest water levels of fall are converging — which is bad news for salmon.

Octopus hunter: 'It's no different than fishing'

The man behind a controversial killing of an octopus says he has received death threats over the incident even though the catch was completely legal. "I eat it for meat. It's no different than fishing. It's just a different animal," said Dylan Mayer.

Mussel harvest closed on S. Oregon coast

The problem is elevated levels of paralytic shellfish toxins. The closure includes mussels found on the beaches, rocks, jetties and bay entrances.

Fish and Wildlife planes updated with new GPS units

Eight Oregon hunting groups donated three new GPS units to the Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Department Thursday to update the department's aircraft.

Inspectors find invasive mussels on Oregon boats

Department of Fish and Wildlife officials discovered two watercraft carrying invasive mussels in southern Oregon.

Oregon angler could catch a million dollar fish

The "Wanna Go Fishing for Millions" contest returns for its second year in Oregon at three reservoirs, puting a chance at $2 million on the line for Lane County residents.

Lucky Oregon angler could hook a million dollar fish

There are now a million more good reasons to go fishing in Oregon this summer. That’s because one of three popular Oregon reservoirs could have a fish that’s worth a million bucks to the lucky angler who lands it.

Improved salmon numbers make for longer season

Improved salmon stocks from the Klamath and Sacramento rivers in Oregon mean a longer fishing season near the Washington border.