ODFW Recreation Report

Includes updates to fishing, crabbing and clamming

Save $25: Report your hunt‌

Approximately 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. 3‌

This 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 fishing‌

Winter steelhead is a go, ice-fishing is … not so much.‌

• Rivers along the coast are still high and muddy from recent storms. But they may be falling back in shape for the weekend.
• The artic blast last weekend may have firmed up the ice in most places. But with warmer temperatures and rain on the way, conditions can deteriorate quickly. Please exercise extreme caution when venturing on to the ice.

Check out the zone reports for more information and options.‌

Time for winter steelhead‌

Rivers 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 app‌

E-taggers and others who use the MyODFW app need to update to the latest version now available in the Apple or Google Play store.‌