Incredible fishing awaits for anglers who dare deploy the old-school techniques that were used in days of yesteryear. But first things first. Anglers who trolled Rogue Bait Rigs (spinnerbait/anchovy setups) or those who just spun a naked anchovy caught the first Chetco River fall Chinook of the year last week, and that's major news because these fish are not only...
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Question: What are the laws on deboning a bear or deer to pack out the meat? I don’t know of any laws saying I cannot debone a deer or bear as long as I am able to prove that the quarters and heads are all part of the same animal. I’m just looking for clarity as I am heading into...
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The Chetco River fall Chinook State Waters Terminal Area Recreational Season will be halved and split over two weekends in 2016. The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission reduced the targeted commercial and recreational catch of Chetco-bound Chinook amid concerns of low salmon returns this year. The recreational season will be Oct. 1-3 and Oct. 8-9 so more anglers can take...
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