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Upland pursuits: Learning patterns a key to tricking turkeys

Spring is upon us, and with the return of hummingbirds and the onset of flower and fruit tree…

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A wintry walk in spring

BAKER CITY — The Toyota shuddered as a patch of slush grabbed the rear tires and I noticed,…

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The natural world: Storms, surf and tasty perch

Back in the day, my parents transported me and my siblings from home in Eastern Oregon to the…

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On the trail: Back to the meadow — the annual April hike to Eilertson Meadow

Even before my snowshoe broke I was good and ready to get mad. The busted footwear merely afforded…

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It’s almost turkey time in Oregon

Never mind those pesky taxes. April 15 is a milestone of a different sort for many hunters in…

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The story of the stumps

The story of the stumps is mainly a tale of mystery. It can hardly be otherwise. The passage…

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Digging in to find dangers

Victor McNeil travels the backcountry of Northeastern Oregon with a shovel, but he uses the tool for a…

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Into the lair of the hare

We drove to the mountains on a recent Sunday, seeking sunshine and snow that isn’t crusted with ice…

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With cougars under scrutiny, a Walla Walla hunter remembers the era of the hunting hound

WALLA WALLLA — On a cold January morning, the snow from a recent storm largely melted, Brian Hergert…

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On the trail: Appreciating the utility of snowshoes — by not wearing them

The best way to appreciate snowshoes is to leave them in the car. Best, of course, is not…

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