The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) marine reserves program is again looking for volunteer anglers for this year's survey season. This year ODFW will be working with local charter vessels out of Garibaldi, Depoe Bay, Newport, and Port Orford, volunteer anglers are needed in April, May, September and October.
Volunteers with ODFW release rockfish as part of marine reserve monitoring
Sign up to volunteer for upcoming hook-and-line surveys via email: odfw.marinereserves@state.or.us or call: 541-867-7701 ext. 241
For more information, check out the recently updated marine reserves page at: www.oregonocean.info/marinereserves
Learn more about the hook-and-line survey program via the newsletter: 2014 Hook and Line Volunteer Newsletter
Biological data like length & weight is recorded and then the fish are released using proper techniques to avoid barotrauma