Oregon Wildlife Foundation and Basalt to Breakers present new native trout challenge
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next spring, Oregon anglers can hook new fish stories by taking part in Oregon’s inaugural native trout challenge.…
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OSP Fish & Wildlife Division reminds Oregon hunters to have appropriate tags on hand
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon big game hunting seasons are well underway, and the Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is reminding hunters…
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Oregon State Marine Board asks boaters to take part in its survey
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board is seeking participants for its Boater Survey, formerly known as the “Triennial Survey of Boat…
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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department seeks volunteers for Oregon Outdoor Recreation Committee
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking volunteers for three positions on the Oregon Outdoor Recreation Committee. The positions…
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BLM issues reminder: Public access to Teaters Road remains open, under federal court order
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The BLM’s Prineville District reminded the public Thursday that Teaters Road remains open. A federal district court…
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‘King of the Castle’ side-by-side race to close portions of Millican Plateau, N. Millican OHV Trail Systems
Prineville, Ore. — Portions of the Millican Plateau and North Millican OHV Trail Systems will be closed October 20 – 22 for an annual…
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C.O. Fishing Report: Crane Prairie angling improves amid cooler fall temps
Cooler fall temperatures have improved fishing prospects at Crane Prairie, says Noah Chast, who also has a Metolius River update and a list of newly…
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New, wider footbridge at Smith Rock State Park ready to welcome hikers, climbers
After a 2-month closure for the replacement project, a new, wider footbridge is ready to welcome climbers and hikers at Smith Rock State Park.…
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Forest Service plans four weekday trail closures west of Bend during fire risk reduction work
Other trail closures are still in place, some include weekends BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest said Wednesday it will be…
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Bend Park & Rec secures more than $2 million in federal, state grants for Sawyer Park renovation project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District announced Wednesday it has been awarded more than $2 million from a pair of federal and…
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Smith Rock fans rejoice: The new, delayed pedestrian footbridge is open
Smith Rock climbers, hikers and sightseers rejoice: The new, wider footbridge, in the works for nearly two months, is ready to welcome you, with the…
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OSP seeks public help to find whoever left buck deer to waste in Jefferson County’s Three Rivers Area
Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife troopers asked the public for help Monday to find whoever shot a buck deer three times with a bow and left it to…
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Bend Endurance Academy opens enrollment for 2024 Nordic skiing programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â Bend Endurance Academy, a Bend-based youth sports and outdoor organization, is thrilled to announce the opening of enrollment…
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Chinook retention to remain open on Columbia upstream of Bonneville Dam through end of year
CLACKAMAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington decided that Chinook retention can remain open upstream of Bonneville Dam…
Continue Reading OSP, ODFW reminder: Be sure to e-tag your fish and game correctly, to avoid a citation
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly 50 percent of hunters and anglers in Oregon are using e-tagging. Instead of carrying a paper tag, they can tag fish and…
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BLM details six Central Oregon seasonal closure areas to protect nesting birds of prey
The Bureau of Land Management will seasonally close six areas in central Oregon to safeguard habitat for federally protected raptors. These annual…
Continue Reading BLM invites applications for special recreation permits on Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The BLM will accept permit applications for watercraft guiding activities on the Lower Deschutes River from October 1 –…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Wide variety of fish, all fun to catch
Salmon, steelhead, trout and bass — lots of variety in this week’s fine Big Ol’ Fish catches. Feel free to submit yours from the Share tab at…
Continue Reading ODFW seeks two new Oregon Hatchery Research Center Board members to represent sport anglers
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking two new members to represent sport anglers on the Oregon Hatchery…
Continue Reading Oregon State Parks ready for Oct. 14 annual solar eclipse; some free eclipse glasses available
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Parks offers prime viewing spots for the Saturday, Oct. 14 annular solar eclipse. Visitors to parks within the…
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