Recreation

It may be time for ODFW to reform but can it?

SALEM — It’s a pivotal moment for Oregon’s Department of Fish and Wildlife. The department’s director of 10…

Recreation

Trout stocking continues in Northeast Oregon

LA GRANDE — The spring rainbow trout stocking season is accelerating, with thousands of legal and trophy fish…

Recreation

On the Trail: What crappie crave

I had a friend with a lot of money and a fast boat and I only wish we…

Recreation

Pikeminnow reward fishery starts on Columbia, Snake rivers

THE DALLES — The program that gives anglers a chance to earn thousands of dollars by hooking fish…

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Battle continues against yellow perch in Phillips Reservoir

BAKER CITY — The battle against yellow perch in Phillips Reservoir continues. The Oregon Department of Fish and…

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Mushrooms beginning to show up in the mountains

PENDLETON — With temperatures rising — at least between spring snow flurries — mushrooms are beginning to appear…

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The Natural World: It’s time to open the cabin

Tree frogs chirp a frantic pre-mating serenade from the tiny spring-creek that adjoins the side yard. Chokecherry trees…

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Firewood cutting season open on Blue Mountains national forests

Firewood cutting season started May 1 on the Wallowa-Whitman and Umatilla national forests, and for the third straight…

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Out and About: April’s annual tradition — checking the snow at Eilertson Meadow

I haven’t ridden a snowmobile in more than 30 years, but every April I count on the machines…

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Base Camp: Tray time: Get your fishing flies in order

I have been planning to write this article since January but other topics kept popping up. I think…

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