Outdoors Archives

‘Really great’: Fair weather leads to more winter fishing in Central Oregon

February 24, 2021 6:16 pm Blake Allen

With Wednesday being one of many pretty nice winter days in Central Oregon this year, Bend angler Zack Tickler was out on the water –…

New SE Bend park to feature BPRD’s first ‘sprayground,’ wide array of features

February 22, 2021 10:37 am KTVZ News Sources

A new community park has broken ground in southeast Bend that will have a wide variety of features, from an event pavilion and off-leash area for…

‘Intense’: Those looking to enjoy C.O. snow find heavy traffic on way to hot spots

February 16, 2021 5:11 pm Blake Allen

As eager snow-goers in Central Oregon made their way up toward Mt. Bachelor Tuesday morning, many became stuck in a long line of…

C.O. seeing high avalanche danger: How you can stay safe

February 15, 2021 11:15 am Jack Hirsh

Recent heavy snowfall and wind has made for dangerous avalanche conditions in the Central Oregon…

USFS: New wilderness permits aim to curb impacts of crowds

February 11, 2021 11:26 am Noah Chast

If you plan on hiking in the Cascades wilderness areas this summer, you might need to register for a permit ahead of…

It’s Free Fishing Weekend across Oregon

February 10, 2021 5:00 pm KTVZ News Sources

Make fishing part of your Presidents Day weekend/Valentine’s Day plans. Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday,…

Forest Service to waive fees at day-use recreation sites in honor of Presidents’ Day

February 5, 2021 11:42 pm KTVZ News Sources

The USDA Forest Service will waive fees at day-use recreation sites in Washington and Oregon on Monday, Feb. 15, in honor of Presidents’ Day.…

Wyden, Merkley intro bill to add 4,700 miles in Oregon to Wild and Scenic Rivers

February 3, 2021 10:32 am KTVZ News Sources

Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., on Wednesday introduced the River Democracy Act to add nearly 4,700 miles of rivers and streams in Oregon…

Bend Endurance Academy leader wants all kids to be able to enjoy outdoor sports

February 3, 2021 12:33 pm Noah Chast

Climbing Smith Rock, skiing at Mt. Bachelor and biking down the Crooked River Canyon are all activities that make Central Oregon…

BLM begins annual C.O. closures to protect birds of prey during nesting

February 1, 2021 10:15 am KTVZ News Sources

The Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District said Monday it has started implementing its series of annual wildlife closures to protect several…

State adopts rules for ‘slow no-wake’ zone at Prineville Reservoir

January 28, 2021 3:42 pm KTVZ News Sources

The Oregon State Marine Board has adopted rules for a slow no-wake zone on Prineville…

Oregon’s Crater, Waldo lakes designated ‘Outstanding Resource Waters’

January 21, 2021 9:23 pm KTVZ News Sources

Two remarkably clear and internationally known bodies of water in Oregon – Crater Lake and Waldo Lake – now have additional state protections,…

Applicants sought for free girls’ summer wilderness science ed expeditions

January 15, 2021 10:37 pm Barney Lerten

Inspiring Girls Expeditions, which offers free, 12-day wilderness science leadership and learning adventures for high school girls, is seeking…

C. Oregon hunters boost reward to $3,500 in Sisters-area elk poaching case

January 15, 2021 12:17 pm KTVZ News Sources

The Oregon Hunters Association’s Bend and Redmond chapters said Friday they have each pledged $1,000 to boost the reward for information leading to…

Oregon state parks expanding reservation window to six months

January 11, 2021 10:25 pm KTVZ News Sources

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will accept new reservations from one day to six months out, starting Thursday, the agency said…

Hunters Assn. chapters boost reward for Sisters-area elk poachers to $3,000

December 23, 2020 3:55 pm KTVZ News Sources

Hunters have offered up $2,500 in additional reward money for information regarding three elk poached in late October east of Sisters. The reward now…