Friends Board Refuge Tour 2026
Over the course of the day, the tour reminded FOMR board members that sustaining Malheur’s wildlife and diversity of ecosystems is both complex and deeply collaborative.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Proposed Expansion of Hunting Opport...
You can see proposed changes to refuge-specific regulations and submit comments at Federal Register: National Wildlife Refuge System; 2026-2027 Station-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations.
What is the Canoe Takeout at Malheur Refuge, and h...
After 30-plus years, Dunn Dam was showing its age. It didn't have adequate fish passage around it, and it was a safety hazard. We gradually had to stop using...
President’s Message for June 2026
As we all know, Sodhouse Spring became a part of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, and in the 1930s the government set out to develop a headquarters complex on the...
A Tribute to Forrest W. Cameron
It was Forrest’s interest in having a Refuge Friends Group that led Alice Elshoff and I to create the Friends of Malheur Refuge in 1999.
It’s Feeding Time! Goldfinches and Nyjer Seed
Nyjer seeds were called 'thistle seeds' in North America by companies marketing bird seed. In North America, it is common knowledge amongst birders that all finches - especially goldfinches...
Species Spotlight: Bobolink
When breeding, these birds eat a mixture of seeds and invertebrates, and parents provision their young with the latter almost exclusively. During migration and while on wintering grounds, bobolinks...
A Moo Tool to Combat Invasives
On May 20, the Otley Ranch team and refuge staff moved 225 head of cattle, including bulls, cows, and calves, to Lava Beds Field. The move marked an important...
2026 Youth Wildlife Art Contest Winners!
The contest showcased the creativity of local youth and celebrated the beauty of birds and wildlife through student artwork displayed throughout the festival.
It’s Feeding Time! Bluebirds
Something to consider before you purchase a special bluebird feeder and keep a supply of mealworms on hand – do you actually have bluebirds in your neighborhood?
