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Shasta Valley Wildlife Area, Siskiyou County
The dark spot at the base of gill plate distinguishes this species from other panfish.


 


OR Archery tournament for all ages Oct. 28 in Junction City
by ODFW, OCTOBER 12, 2017


ODFW will host the state’s first S3DA Triple Crown archery competition on Saturday, Oct. 28 at from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at its new Junction City Archery Park, 94230 Hwy 99N. The competition is open to all ages and the cost is $10. Participants need to bring their own equipment (no broadheads or crossbows) and will shoot in three different formats: indoor target, outdoor target and...
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Access and Habitat Board meets Oct. 16-17 in La Grande
by ODFW, OCTOBER 12, 2017


On Monday, Oct. 16, board members will go on a field tour of existing A and H projects in the area. Meet in the lobby of the Sandman Inn no later no later than 8 a.m. to join the tour and be prepared to provide your own transportation and lunch. The A and H board meeting begins at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at the Blue Mountain...
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Chetco Bubble season rebounds after slow start
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, OCTOBER 12, 2017
Chetco River

After a slow start to the Chetco bubble season on Saturday, the bite really picked up on Sunday. According to guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing, the ODFW fish checkers reported 40 kings for 250 boats on Saturday. “We landed three kings on Saturday, but only one was over the minimum keeper size of 28 inches. On Sunday, we...
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“Pounder” trout stocked in Coos Bay area lakes
by ODFW, OCTOBER 11, 2017
Coos River

This week, ODFW is stocking “pounders,” rainbow trout averaging just over a pound each, into Coos Bay area lakes for a great fall trout fishing opportunity. The weather is cooling, but the trout are still biting. Within the city limits of Coos Bay, Upper Empire Lake is getting 3,500 trout. Lower Empire is choked with weeds and has a low water...
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ODFW Recreation Report
by ODFW, OCTOBER 11, 2017


Deer and elk hunting Most rifle deer hunting closes today (Oct. 11) in eastern Oregon but continues in western Oregon. Remember Cascade units are closed for Cascade Elk season running Oct. 14-20. Conditions for big game hunting are improving with the rain. See reports below or the Big Game Hunting Forecast for what to expect.  Western Oregon waterfowl opens Oct. 14, fall turkey on Oct....
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Camelot Equestrian Park 10th Annual Wine and Dine
by Sharon Waranius, OCTOBER 11, 2017


Saddle up, grab the reins and join the fun, this Saturday.  Camelot Equestrian Park is hosting their 10th Annual Ride and Dine Fund Raiser on October 14, 2017 at Camelot Equestrian Park in Butte Valley, CA. This 10th Annual Ride and Dine is no longer just the best party of the year—it will be the best show of the year!   In addition...
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