WALLOWA DISTRICT, Hunting report
COUGAR:  Cougar are abundant throughout WallowaCounty, but can be difficult to observe during winter months. Locating fresh cougar sign and patiently calling attempting to imitate a fawn or calf in distress can sometimes be an effective technique. COYOTE:  Good numbers of coyotes can be found throughout WallowaCounty.   Calling is most successful in areas of reduced human activity.

ROAD CONDITIONS:  Many roads at elevations above 4500 feet may not be accessible with standard vehicles due to deep snow.  Roads plowed for logging still provide some access, but will have log truck traffic. Noregaard, Whiskey Creek, and Shamrock travel management areas are in effect through May 31.  

WALLOWA DISTRICT: Viewing report

 RockyMountain bighorn sheep, elk, and mule deer can be observed at the Wenaha Wildlife Area, Troy, Oregon.  Eden Bench provides a good opportunity to view deer and elk, while bighorn sheep are often observed in rim rocks above the GrandeRondeRiver.  Bald eagles are common along the GrandeRondeRiver near Troy, and along the WallowaRiver from Minam to Joseph.

SNAKE ZONE; Fishing report

HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR: Fishing is slow.  Some catfish are being caught.  Approximately 1000 hatchery steelhead have been released into the reservoir for angling. These steelhead are considered trout in the regulations for Hell’s Canyon Reservoir and above, and anglers may take one per day.

SNAKERIVER (Below Hells Canyon Dam): Steelhead fihsing has generally been slow.  Water fluctuations disrupt steelhead fishing.  When water levels are stable, fishing is better.  See website above for flow levels.