Trout and steelhead top the list

Oregon anglers relish the fact they can fish year-round. With the official start of winter just a few weeks away, it’s time to “fish out” the fingerless gloves, toe warmers and thermal underwear. It’s also time to share some tips for our favorite winter fishing opportunities:

• STEELHEAD – This week’s rain should bring more winter steelhead into rivers throughout the NW, SW and Willamette zones. Keep an eye on water levels. Once they begin to drop, be ready to hit the water. 10 tips to catch more winter steelhead
• TROUT – Look for some limited stocking in some Willamette Valley locations. Oregon also boasts several rivers that serve up fair trout fishing throughout the winter, including the Lower Deschutes, Fall, Metolius, Crooked, Sprague, Chewaucan and Blitzen. 7 tips to catch more trout this winter
• TROUT ON ICE – Many waterbodies are starting to ice up, and anglers have had luck ice fishing on Kinney Lake and Phillips Reservoir. Anglers are also ice fishing on several ponds in Baker and Union counties. Take these precautions when venturing out on new ice. 14 tips for ice fishing in Oregon

Time to discover snipe hunting

Yes, it’s really a thing

Snipe hunting offers the wing shooter a cross between a waterfowl and upland hunt. They’re found in shallow wetlands, but flush like an upland bird. They also present a formidable shooting challenge. Learn more about snipe hunting in Oregon.

Gifts for hunters and anglers

Ideas for your favorite outdoors person

There are still shopping days before Christmas! It’s not too late to find the perfect gift for the hunter or angler. Here are some ideas for both anglers and hunters.

Report your 2020 hunt

It's not too early

If all that’s left of your 2020 hunt are the memories, there’s still one last thing to do. You need to report your hunt and why wait until the last minute?  You can report online or with an ODFW license agent. ODFW offices remain closed to walk-in traffic.