Our planet is awash in plastic. It’s ubiquitous, takes hundreds of years to degrade, and more is constantly being produced. Numerous studies have assessed plastic making its way into food webs, and the potentially fatal effects it can have on organisms around the world; however, only a mere 4 percent of these studies have focused on freshwater systems. While the oceans represent a much larger...
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MyOutdoorBuddy.com is in Eugene! Show starts at noon, and MOB Oregon representative, Jason Haley, is there to show you what MyOutdoorBuddy and our network of sites are all about and answer any questions you may have. Jason Haley, also a top-notch Oregon tournament angler, is offering a free raffle for a full day guided bass trip to Ten Mile Lakes, Oregon,...
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A Goose with Two Bands? Question: I am a Colorado resident, although I grew up in California and attended college at UC Santa Barbara. My degree is in Aquatic Biology and I am interested in the science behind waterfowl banding studies. I hunted waterfowl in California with my out-of-state license this past weekend and shot my first goose. It had two bands,...
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[Update: Shortly after this article was posted, Whiskeytown Lake and Recreation Area announced a fee increase: Access permits will again be required as of March 1, 2019.  The annual and weekly fees will actually increase to $45.00 and $25.00 respectively.  The reason for the increase is to help pay for the massive repair and recovery of the park.  Permits are needed...
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