ODFW Weekly Recreation Report, July 11

Women’s shotgun/archery workshop, July 19 near Corvallis – Come learn the art of archery and trap shooting at EE Wilson Wildlife Area near Corvallis on Saturday, July 19 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Women age 18 and over are welcome; ODFW provides all necessary equipment. See the workshop webpage for more information.  Dog training workshop – July 26-27 near Scio – ODFW is hosting this family friendly workshop to show you how to start training your hunting dog or get the most out of the dog you currently have. Cutthroat trout fishing in coastal rivers/streams – Fishing for cutthroat trout in Oregon’s coastal rivers and streams can be a great family activity – especially this time of year. Look for searun cutthroat to move into rivers later this month. Check the NW and SW zone reports to find a river near you.  Surf and Surf – Tuna fishing off the Oregon Coast has been very good, and crabbing has been improving in many of the bays. Time for a trip to the coast to catch dinner. Get more details in the Marine Zone update.  Point savers available July 1-Nov. 30 – If you didn’t get a chance to get a point saver before the controlled hunt deadline on May 15, you can still get one by mail or fax order thru Nov. 30. It’s fire season – Check for restrictions – Some fire restrictions are in effect. See ODF’s webpage or check with the land manager where you are headed.  New access policy and permit fees on portions of Weyerhaeuser property – Weyerhauser will be making changes to its access policy this year, with new rules taking effect Aug. 1. Hunters and other recreational users will be required to purchase a permit to access some Weyerhauser properties.  ODFW has posted a list of controlled hunts affected (pdf) by the new policy. See the Weyerhaeuser Oregon Recreation Access page for more information.