| Recreation Report
01/11/2024 09:35 AM PST
Save $25: Report your huntApproximately 20 percent of hunters who bought a big game hunting tag in 2023 will be charged a $25 dollar fee because they didn’t report their hunt by Jan. 31. Hunters who report their hunt by Jan. 31 are eligible to win a special big game tag of their choice. Which would you rather be? Find ways to report. Veteran and active military waterfowl hunt Feb. 4This statewide waterfowl hunt includes ducks, coots and geese, and is open only to veterans and members of the Armed Forces on active duty. Find more information, including what licenses and stamps are required. Best bets for weekend fishingThe forecast for much of the state calls for cold and wintery weather. In some places, very cold and very wintery weather. So, may we suggest a more comfortable way to get an outdoor fix? ODFW’s YouTube channel features everything from hunting and fishing tips to amazing (and sometimes amusing) videos of Oregon wildlife, to engaging stories about how ODFW is working to help Oregon’s fish and wildlife populations flourish. Recommended gear includes cozy slippers and hot chocolate. Tips for late season duck huntingDuck season remains open until Jan. 28. Here are some late season duck hunting trips to help you finish your season with a bang, or two. Time for winter steelheadRivers levels are high right now but once they start to drop, be ready to hit the water for winter steelhead. In the meantime, check out these tips for catching more winter steelhead. E-taggers: you need to update your appE-taggers and others who use the MyODFW app need to update to the latest version now available in the Apple or Google Play store. |
George Custer lives in Oakridge with his wife Sayre. George is a former smokejumper from his hometown of Cave Junction, a former captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. and ran a construction company in Southern California. George assumed the volunteer duties as the Editor of the Highway 58 Herald in 2022. He loves riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, building all things wood, and playing drums on the weekends in his office.
