Recreation

Free fishing in Oregon Nov. 24-25

SALEM — Anglers can fish for free anywhere in Oregon on Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 24 and 25. Clamming…

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Mountain goat tests hunter’s nerve. … and teeth

BAKER CITY — Daniel Embertson was totally focused on stalking the mountain goat until he realized he was…

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Marine Board to send boat registration renewals

SALEM — The Oregon State Marine Board will be mailing motorboat registration renewal notices to boaters whose boat…

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Base camp: Where elk don’t go, Shawn does

I’ll circle back in a minute and explain the title. Whew! My elk and deer hunting has been…

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The natural world: Smoking out fall chinook from the Hanford Reach

Stan’s 26-year-old 8-horsepower Honda kicker motor purrs like a contented Siamese cat. It’s the first week in October…

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Caught Ovgard: Shooting for the stars in Hawaii

In January of this year, Pepsi rebranded Sierra Mist to Starry. Virtually no one noticed. OK, people noticed,…

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Out and about: A last hike before winter settles in

I took my first snow-induced fall of the season a week before Halloween, which is not a record…

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State continues surveillance for chronic wasting disease

SALEM — Oregon wildlife officials urge big game hunters who tag a deer or elk early in the…

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Early storm whets skiers’ appetites

BAKER CITY — The sweetest October treat for skiers is sugar-free. It is a form of frosting, however.…

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Out and about: Braving a bumpy road for a beautiful view

It is one of my favorite roads and also one I dread. The scenery is fantastic. The engineering…

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