SALEM, Ore.—Stop by ODFW’s booth at the Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show in Hall B by the kid’s trout pond at the Portland Expo Center next week (Feb. 10-14). You can purchase a license or tag, try out online hunting and fish stocking maps and other ODFW applications, pick up informational materials on how to fish, hunt, clam and crab or just talk with ODFW staff about fish and wildlife issues.

Or, join ODFW at one of these special events. All events free with paid admission to show. Meet & Greet with ODFW Commissioners, Thursday, Feb. 11, 4:45 to 6 p.m. in the Green Room. Meet Commissioners Bob Webber (District 4), Jason Atkinson (District 2), Greg Wolley (District 3), and Bruce Buckmaster (District 1), plus Director Curt Melcher and other staff. This is a great opportunity to discuss fish and wildlife issues with leaders of the agency.

Crabbing and Clamming seminars, Wednesday Feb. 10, 4 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. in the Blue Theater. ODFW shellfish biologists will talk about where, when and how to harvest shellfish.

Understanding the Controlled Hunts Process, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2:30 p.m. in the Green Theater. ODFW staff will demystify the process and provide tips on how to take full advantage of Oregon’s big game hunting opportunities.

Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division will also be on hand with their exhibit about the problem of poaching in Oregon and with display decoys. OSP is available talk to hunters and anglers about a variety of enforcement issues.

“We hope everyone will stop by the ODFW booth while attending the show,” said ODFW Information and Education Administrator Rick Hargrave. “Our fish and wildlife biologists and staff really enjoy meeting hunters and anglers, answering their questions and sharing information about fishing, hunting and shell fishing opportunities.”