Willits is an outdoorsman’s paradise known for its abundant wildlife and great fishing opportunities. For hunters, Mendocino County is home to the highly prized Columbian Blacktail Deer, wild pig, wild turkey, bear, and waterfowl. Hunting is available on several PLM properties like Shamrock Ranch, Spring Hills Ranch and the Miller-Ericksen Ranch and on nearby public lands including Jackson Demonstration State Forest and Mendocino National Forest. Head to the Mendocino County Blacktail Association website for more info: http://mcbadeer.com/index.html
For those who like to fish, the Willits area offers seasonal salmon & steelhead fishing in the nearby Eel River and bass & trout fishing in Lake Mendocino just 15 miles south of town. Only minutes from downtown, in Brooktrails Township, fisherman will find Lake Emily planted with trout for year-round fishing. Be sure to check the Sportsman’s Corner in The Willits News each week for tips and information. http://www.willitsnews.com/sports