The Deschutes and Willamette National Forests want to remind the public that the reservation system for day use permits for the Central Cascade Wilderness Permit System will open on Sunday.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)( — The Oregon State Marine Board received a public petition on May 15 requesting the Marine Board amend OAR 250-010-0121 by lowering the current shoreline numeric standard of 84 dBA (decibels) found in OAR 250-0100-121(2)(c) to 75 dba and by adding a Reasonable Person Standard or Narrative Standard that would apply to
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A Portland couple who camped south of Three-Fingered Jack in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness Area Friday night lost the trail as heavy snowfall moved in during their departure Saturday, prompting a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue effort that took about 10 hours.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s something magical and alluring about boats – and such a wide variety on the market. Regardless of what’s calling you to the water and the type of boat you’re in, be sure to plan ahead, pay attention and share the water so everyone can have a fun time.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fishing is free in Oregon the first weekend in June on Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5. Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon those two days. No fishing/shellfish licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag or Columbia River Basin Endorsement or Two-Rod Validation) are required those two
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With another low run of summer steelhead forecast, angling closures for steelhead, bass and salmon will be in effect for parts of the Deschutes River this summer, starting as early as June 1, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Wednesday.
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The late season-snowfall has made for weeks of delays in opening several Central Oregon campgrounds for Central Oregonians and visitors, as the Deschutes National Forest is unable to open the campsites into mid-June.
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Mowing and mastication work west of Bend will close three trail segments on weekdays for public and operator safety during operations, the Deschutes National Forest said Tuesday.
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — — The Deschutes National Forest will close the Jefferson Lake Trailhead and Jefferson Lake Trail #4001 on the Sisters Ranger District next week to provide for public safety during a trail bridge replacement project. The closure will begin Monday, May 23, and remain in effect through Friday, May 27. Alternative access
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council is calling for nominations for the annual Doug Newman Memorial Award. The award honors an individual whose hard work, integrity and social responsibility have made significant statewide contributions to non-motorized trails within Oregon. All nominations are due by June 30, and can be submitted at https://form.jotform.com/221327938088161.
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The Cascade Gravel Grinder is this Friday through Sunday, and is organized by race director Chad Sperry.
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To prepare for what no doubt will be a very busy summer, marine sheriff’s deputies from across the state and Oregon State Police troopers took to the waters of Lake Billy Chinook this week as the Oregon State Marine Board wraps up its annual marine law enforcement academy, all about enforcing the boating rules and ensuring safe fun for everyone.
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The access road to North Twin Lake is slated to receive road maintenance work to include grading and graveling. In order to safely and efficiently conduct this work, the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District will be closing access to North Twin Lake Day Use Area and Campground during the maintenance project. The
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Substantial reward increases for the Northern Pikeminnow Sport Reward Fishery make it potentially more profitable for anglers participating in the 2022 season, the Bonneville Power Administration said Wednesday. Opening day for the northern pikeminnow sport reward season is May 1 and this year anglers will earn $6, $8 or $10 –
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About 925 additional acres of the Santiam State Forest will reopen to public access after the 2020 Labor Day fires heavily impacted the forest.
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For the last few years, Alex Rebielak has found a get away on the Deschutes National Forest near Phil’s Trail.
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The U.S. Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest regional forester announced the region’s 2021 Volunteer and Service Awards recipients last week. In all, seven individuals and four organizations are being recognized for their outstanding contributions through volunteer service, said Glenn Casamassa, regional forester for the Pacific Northwest.
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Twin Lakes Resort staff are cutting, moving and unpacking everything they need to open for the start of fishing season Friday.
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After a three-year hiatus, the Woodward Peace Park Championships return this week.
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Recent late-season storms have brought much-needed snow to the Deschutes National Forest’s upper elevations. However, Forest Service officials said Tuesday the heavy snowfall has also affected the ability to prepare some campgrounds to reopen in time for the start of fishing seeason.
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