Outdoors Articles

Be a Hero for Bats!
by CDFW, OCTOBER 25, 2018

October 24-31 is Bat Week, an annual, international celebration of the role bats play in the natural world. Bats are truly amazing creatures. There are more than 1,400 species of bats in the world, about 20 percent of all mammal species. About two-thirds of bats are insectivorous. They consume between 50 and 100 percent of their own weight every night....
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ODFW Weekly Recreation Report Highlights
by ODFW, OCTOBER 24, 2018

Coming soon – New ELS launches Dec. 1 ODFW will launch a new modernized electronic licensing system (ELS) on Dec. 1 for the sale of 2019 licenses and tags. Customers will be able to: Buy license/tags online at MyODFW.com Carry documents and tag animal/fish with app on your smartphone (works offline) OR buy online, print paper license/tags at home OR buy paper or electronic tags...
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Artwork and wine benefit Oregon’s fish and wildlife
by ODFW, OCTOBER 19, 2018

Enjoy fish and wildlife art, wine and music at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Art Show and Duck Pond Cellars’ Conservation Cuvee Lot 6 wine release party. This free, family-friendly event is Saturday, Nov. 3 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Duck Pond Cellars, 23145 Hwy 99W, Dundee. Artwork submitted by artists competing for ODFW’s 2019 Habitat Conservation,...
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ODFW Weekly Recreation Report Highlights
by ODFW, OCTOBER 18, 2018

Steelhead fishing 101, Nov. 3 and 10 in Troutdale The workshop is for beginning anglers to learn the essential elements of steelhead fishing. On Nov. 3, the workshop runs from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and covers selecting the right gear, essential knots, fishing ethics and tips and techniques. The Nov. 10 workshop will be an on-the-water session from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To learn...
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“Antique” Fishing and Hunting Licenses
by CDFW, OCTOBER 13, 2018

Question: My grandfather was born in 1890 and was a resident of Sacramento. Recently I was going through some documents that were given to me years ago upon his passing, and I found his 1927 fishing and hunting licenses. The cost was $1 each. I thought these were really cool and wonder what you might be able to tell me about them....
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ODFW Recreation Report Highlights
by ODFW, OCTOBER 10, 2018

Hunting is for the birds Duck, goose, pheasant, quail, grouse and chukar to be specific. For even spur-of-the-moment trips, a little pre-planning can pay big dividends. A quick look at the game bird hunting forecast, recent harvest statistics and hunting access map can help set you up for success. You’ll find links to these and other resources on the Game Bird Hunting...
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