The cost of boating Oregon’s waterways will rise in 2026 in an effort to stop invasive mussels from taking over the state’s lakes and rivers. House Bill 2982 passed the Oregon Legislature and was ...

New permits will be required to paddle boats while fishing, hunting and visiting state parks will be more expensive in 2026.

A law passed during the 2025 Oregon legislative session to strengthen protections against aquatic invasive species is now ...

SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has launched its annual effort to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, with seasonal boat inspection stations now ...

Beginning January 1, 2026, all kayaks, rafts, and stand-up paddleboards will require a permit in the state of Oregon. The permit, issued by the Oregon State Marine Board, can be obtained for either a ...

SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - Rep. Dawyne Yunker (R–Grants Pass) has drafted a bill that would exempt more small, nonmotorized watercraft from needing a waterway access permit by changing the state’s definition ...