January 31, 2012
2012 Winter Steelhead Guide The guide offers the novice steelhead angler an overview of where and when to fish for winter steelhead season. For the more experienced angler, the guide also includes updates on access and regulations, and lists other changes that could affect fishing.
Winter trout fishing
Yes, it’s winter steelhead season, but that doesn’t mean you have to abandon the trout gear. Fly fishing on the Metolius, lake fishing on Emigrant Reservoir, ice fishing on Yellowjacket Lake. Getting’ the idea? Check out the zone updates for trout opportunities in your area.
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| Black Bear Oregon Fish and Wildlife |
Apply online. As of Jan. 30, 2,821 of SW Oregon’s 4,000 first-come first serve spring bear tags have been sold. Last year they sold before the Feb. 20 draw.
Report all 2011 big game and turkey tags by Jan. 31, 2012
All hunters that report hunt results on time are entered into a contest to win a special big game tag (deer, elk or pronghorn) with an extended season and expanded hunt area. The deadline for reporting hunts that end between Jan. 1-March 31, 2012 is April 15, 2012. More information
Pacific Northwest Sportsman Show, Feb. 8-12 Portland Expo Center
Stop by ODFW’s exhibit next to the kids’ fishing pond to get a copy of the regulations, chat with one of our fish or wildlife biologists, get a license or pick up one of our how-tos. ODFW is also at the Eugene Show, Feb. 3-5, Lane County Fairgrounds and Convention Center and the Roseburg show, Feb. 17-19, Douglas County Fairgrounds.
Apply early for a 2012 controlled hunt
You could win a 2013 Sports Pac. More information.
Check conditions before heading out
Rain may have closed roads due to flooding or made travel off unimproved roads very difficult.
Youth spring turkey season is April 7-9, 2012
The season dates are wrong in the 2011-12 Oregon Game Bird Regulations. Hunters 17 and under can hunt Saturday, Sunday and Monday this year.
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