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Early storms kickstart snowmobiling season

The weather tantalized snowmobilers in Northeastern Oregon this fall. A couple weeks before turkeys were roasted and cream…

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Out and About: No mountains, no problem

I left home anticipating my favorite view of the Wallowa Mountains. The sort of stirring vista of snow…

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Out and About: A dazzling introduction to snowshoeing

Snowshoeing always fools my internal thermostat. I shiver as I step out of the car and kneel to…

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Holiday cheer and deer: Lights, decorations can leave bucks tangled up

Plastic or inflatable reindeer and bright lights are a common holiday combination, but outdoor decorations can pose a…

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Torrent of trout: Thief Valley Reservoir gets an early start on 2025 with a release of rainbow

NORTH POWDER — An icy wind moans through the sagebrush and dimples the water with whitecaps, but the…

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Lack of fall grass could imperil deer if winter turns harsh

Justin Primus has been scanning the ground for the telltale shade of soft green that, when present, can…

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National forests selling Christmas tree-cutting permits

If you prefer to search the snowy woods rather than a parking lot for your family’s Christmas tree,…

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Free fishing in Oregon Thanksgiving weekend

Everyone can fish for free, no license required, in Oregon on the two days after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov.…

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Out and About: Relishing the rare rain on a mountain path

I hike so rarely in the rain that I appreciate the experience in a way I would not…

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Fall is prime time for animal-vehicle collisions

SALEM — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is reminding drivers that collisions with deer and elk…

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