Recreation

Over the Blues: Going to the birds

The first thing that catches my attention at the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge are screaming frogs. I am…

Recreation

Out and About: Sheltering in the mountains on a blustery Easter

The spring norther was blowing fiercely on Easter Sunday and, as I dislike being buffeted, my hiking options…

Recreation

Early fly takes the big trout

Packing the truck, I thought to myself, dad had a net in the boat already. But I like…

Recreation

Caught Ovgard: There are worse addictions than fishing

WARNING: Tobacco smoke increases the risk of lung cancer and heart disease, even in nonsmokers. WARNING: This story…

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Turkey hunting season underway

PENDLETON — Oregon’s statewide spring wild turkey hunting season opened April 15, and the general season continues through…

Recreation

Trout stocking ramps up this month in NE Oregon

PENDLETON — Trout fishing is beginning to improve in parts of Northeast Oregon as the Oregon Department of…

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The Natural World: Still learning about fishing still water

Over a dozen low-elevation lakes in Washington sagebrush country opened up for angling March 1, providing great opportunity…

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Marine Board reminds paddlers that annual permit is required

SALEM — The Oregon State Marine Board’s Waterway Access Permit program begins its fifth year, and agency officials…

Recreation

Legislature bolsters testing for Chronic Wasting Disease

SALEM — The Oregon Hunters Association is lauding a decision by the Oregon Legislature to allocate more money…

Recreation

Out and about: Pondering the mysterious ponderosas of Big Creek

It is the greenest ponderosa pine I’ve ever seen. My eyes insisted this is true. I can offer…

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