Lack of snow delays Mt. Bachelor opening at least a week; resort ‘optimistic’ snow will come soon
Staff at Mt. Bachelor are actively training for ski season, but they’ll have at least an extra week to…
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#OptOutside and fish, clam and crab for free the two days after Thanksgiving
Here’s a free and fun way to entertain family and friends over Thanksgiving weekend—take them fishing. Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in…
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Discussion of allowing e-bikes on Central Oregon trails sparks debate
E-bikes are becoming increasingly popular in Central Oregon, and some have even taken to trails and roads outside the city limits. However, there…
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BPRD finishes $2.6 million upgrade of the Haul Road Trail, linking Westside to the forest
The Bend Park and Recreation District, in partnership with the city of Bend and Western Federal Lands, said Tuesday it recently completed an…
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Panel to update rules for hunting in state parks, create ‘safety zones,’ clarify boundaries
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has formed a committee to begin the process of amending the Oregon Administrative…
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Paramotoring, a growing outdoor sport, brings noise issues for some Central Oregonians
Paramotoring, created from paragliding has become popular in Central…
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ODFW seeks to fill positions on Access and Habitat Program’s regional councils
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is looking for people with an interest in hunting, wildlife conservation and land management to serve on…
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Supply chain issues also plaguing Central Oregon ski shops
Boots are being locked in, skis are being waxed and prepped, and the shelves appear to be stocked at Bend’s Powder House Ski & Snowboard — but not…
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Reward offered for poachers who shot buck deer in NE Oregon, bull elk in SW part of state
Poachers shot a white-tailed buck deer in NE Oregon and a bull elk in SW Oregon in a one-week timespan. Rewards stand at $500 (or four hunter…
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C. Oregonians react to OSU study that says sunscreen with zinc loses effectiveness, becomes toxic
Sunscreen that includes zinc oxide, a common ingredient, has been found to lose much of its effectiveness and becomes toxic after two hours of…
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Wyden calls on Mt. Bachelor to scrap new ‘Fast Tracks’ pass, raises equity concerns
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., expressed concerns Wednesday in a letter to the parent company of Mt. Bachelor that the introduction of the “Fast Tracks”…
Continue Reading Mt. Bachelor’s addition of ‘Fast Tracks’ passes for new season sparks criticism, petition
A new “Fast Tracks” pass option will be available for skiers and snowboarders at Mt. Bachelor this upcoming season, allowing purchasers to bypass…
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OSU-led sage grouse studies find mixed results from hunting restrictions in West
New research finds mixed results on the effects of hunting regulations on population growth of two species of sage grouse in western North…
Continue Reading Oregon State Parks gears up for centennial celebration in 2022
In 2022, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will kick off a year-long celebration that commemorates 100 years of Oregon State Parks. It…
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‘It’s scary’: Bend hunter worried about shared hunting, recreational lands
Deer hunting season began on Saturday, and Dee Neff was out all weekend in the Deschutes National Forest, searching for bucks. Neff was born and…
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Rock Creek, Quinn River day-use areas to close for hazard tree mitigation
The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plans to close Quinn River Day Use Area and Boat Ramp on Wednesday to provide for public safety during hazard tree…
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ODFW: Youth get more time to complete hunter education while still hunting this fall
As fall hunting seasons kick off, youth hunters will have more time to complete mandatory hunter education training while still being able to hunt…
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Poor Deschutes River steelhead run prompts fishing closure through end of year
Due to the poor returns of steelhead to the Columbia River Basin, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Tuesday it is extending…
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ODFW reminds hunters: Get your deer or elk sampled at CWD check stations
Successful hunters who drive by one of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s check stations in Prineville or Celilo Park during deer and elk…
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BLM to accept applications for new Lower Deschutes special recreation permits
The US Bureau of Land Management Prineville District Office will accept new permit applications for guiding activities that require watercraft on…
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