Wednesday, April 15, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 9 No hunting, fishing for non-residents Citizens can report to law enforcement online ODFW is closing rec- reational hunting, fishing, crabbing and clamming to non-residents due to con- cerns about travel to Oregon to participate in these out- door activities. The agency believes that such travel could spread the virus and put more of a burden on Oregon9s rural communities. As of Friday, April 10, non-residents may no longer participate in these activi- ties in Oregon. The restric- tion extends until COVID- 19 restrictions are lifted and it is deemed safe to travel into Oregon. This order does not apply to anyone liv- ing in Oregon for less than six months who has not yet established residency. Some states, including Washington, have closed hunting and fishing to limit the spread of the virus. While seasons remain open in Oregon (except for Columbia River salmon/ steelhead fishing), resident hunters and anglers should not be travelling to partici- pate. ODFW is hearing con- cerns from rural communi- ties about people visiting to hunt and fish and plac- ing additional burdens on these communities9 limited resources.