Deschutes, Ochoco forests, Crooked River Grassland to begin recreation surveys
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Over the next year, the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River National Grassland will be conducting…
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Phil’s Trail set to reopen, portion of Ben’s Trail closing amid Forest Service vegetation project
Trail closures in the West Bend area south of Skyliners Road will shift as vegetation management work progresses through the area, the Deschutes…
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Drought, low water prompt ODFW to close fishing in Crooked River, Ochoco Creek until at least Oct. 31
Due to ongoing drought and low water, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Thursday it is closing fishing in the Crooked River and Ochoco…
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Forest Service closing another part of Storm King Trail for public safety during mowing work
Mowing operations are planned adjacent to a portion of the Storm King Trail, located west of Bend. An additional segment of the trail will be closed…
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E. Oregon illegal hunting guides forfeit mules, other gear after multi-state investigation, guilty pleas
Two Oregon men convicted of illegally guiding hunters in Wallowa County forfeited mules and gear, among other penalties, following a multi-state…
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Oregon Marine Board hosting ‘meet and greet’ open houses with boaters; Oct. 12 in Redmond
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board invites recreational boaters and others interested in the agency’s work to gather and engage…
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Haystack Reservoir to be drained for gate maintenance; gamefish limits, gear restrictions lifted
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Due to the upcoming draining of Haystack Reservoir for gate maintenance, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has lifted…
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Road crew to conduct pavement patching on FS Road 4260 near Twin Lakes, Wickiup Reservoir
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest road crew will be repairing the pavement edges and patching potholes on Forest Service Road (FSR)…
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Know Before You Go: Labor Day safety tips for your national forests
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ)— Labor Day marks the unofficial end to summer, and a busy weekend for visits to national forests in the Pacific Northwest.…
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Forest Service seeking members for Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service are recruiting additional members interested in serving on…
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Every new class of fourth-graders eligible for Every Kid Outdoors, free family access to public lands
PORTLAND, Ore., (KTVZ)  — Back-to-school season means a new class of fourth graders will soon be eligible to enroll in Every Kid Outdoors, a…
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Oregon State Marine Board offers some reminders for fun, safe boating over Labor Day weekend
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Labor Day weekend traditions are rooted in the outdoors, and to keep things fun and safe, the Oregon State Marine Board…
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Thinning operations prompt trail, FS road closures west of Bend; other trails have reopened
Thinning operations will close segments of the Tyler’s Traverse, Royal Flush, Duodenum trails and Forest Service Road 4130 for public and…
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Volunteers sought to serve on Oregon Outdoor Recreation Committee
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two positions on the Oregon Outdoor Recreation Committee are now open for volunteers to apply. The committee is recruiting for…
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Deschutes National Forest to open Forest Service Road 370 to Broken Top Trailhead
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -=- On Wednesday, the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest plans to unlock the gate at Todd Lake to open…
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No host, no reservations: Forest Service grapples with campsite staffing challenges
Staffing challenges these days aren’t limited to cities — they happen in the woods, too, and can have just as unfortunate an impact on relaxing…
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No reservations: Forest Service moves Three Creek Lake campsites to first-come, first-served amid staffing challenges
Due to staffing challenges, three popular campgrounds in the Three Creek Lake area of the Sisters Ranger District have moved from reservable…
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Diving deeper: Popular group ‘loots’ the Deschutes River to pull trash, find and return lost items
If you’ve ever lost something in the Deschutes River … you may have a chance at getting it back.…
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Deschutes Trails Coalition offers $600K in grants to support trail infrastructure projects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In early 2022, the Deschutes Trails Coalition proposed to Deschutes County commissioners to invest a portion of Transient Room…
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ODFW hosting big game regulation meetings around the state, including July 11 in Redmond
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Join Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife district staff at one of 19 annual big game regulation meetings happening around…
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