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Bighorn sheep and Rocky Mountain goat the rarest game mammals in Oregon today, with less than 100 bighorn sheep tags and 20 Rocky Mtn goat tags offered in 2015. The tags are “once-in-a-lifetime” so hunters who draw them can’t draw them again.
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Wipers, a cross between striped and white bass, reach prodigious proportions in the productive waters of Ana Reservoir. Their size (up to 19 pounds) and hard-fighting nature make them a popular destination fishery with many anglers.
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Spring turkey hunting is all about attracting a tom to your position by mimicking a hen -- making for a popular and potentially heart-pounding hunt. Here are 10 tips for success.
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Always have your camera with you, explore your backyard and 10 more pro tips.
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Archery is experiencing a surge in popularity, and rightly so. It provides both a physical and mental challenge; can be enjoyed year-round, and it’s an individual event that takes place in a fun social setting.
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Take the Western Native Trout Challenge and you’ll learn about native trout and where to find them, earn bragging rights and rewards, and help the Western Native Trout Initiative (WNTI) conserve 21 native trout and char species in 12 states.
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This schedule includes lakes in the Deschutes National Forest and the Three Sisters and Mt. Jefferson Wilderness areas.
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Includes lakes in the Winema and Rogue River national forests, and the Sky Lakes and Mountain Lake wilderness areas.
Includes lakes in the Mt. Hood National Forest, the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness and the Olallie Lake Scenic Area.
![image of Catalpa Lake](/sites/default/files/styles/232x139/public/2019-06/9617_Catalpa_Lake_Sall.jpg?itok=gO1ZAXaM)
Includes lakes in the Umpqua National Forest and the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness.
Includes lakes in the Willamette National Forest and Mt. Jefferson Wilderness.
![image of Marion Lake](/sites/default/files/styles/232x139/public/2019-06/0009_Marion_Lake_ODFW.jpg?itok=0-TG1EXi)
Includes lakes in the Mt. Hood National Forest and the Bull of the Woods and Roaring River wilderness areas.
![Image of father and son fishing at Mirror lake](/sites/default/files/styles/232x139/public/2019-06/angler%20at%20mirror%20lake.jpg?itok=XksWOzi2)
Includes lakes in the Willamette National Forest and the Three Sisters, Waldo Lake and Mt. Washington wilderness areas.
Includes lakes in the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area.
Includes lakes in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and the Sky Lakes Wilderness.
Hiking or camping plans getting in the way of fishing this weekend? Going to be busy kayaking or going to the beach? No need to choose between fishing and other fun – just take a rod with you.
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Desktop scouting, trail cameras and 5 other scouting tips
![Image of big game hunter scouting terrain with binoculars](/sites/default/files/styles/232x139/public/2019-07/Scouting-hunter.jpg?itok=aHAyp7qw)
Better known for their elaborate courtship displays, greater sage-grouse also offers the wingshooter a unique hunting experience. This is a small, well-regulated hunt by permit only. Permit applications are due in mid-August each year. Apply for a permit
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The Buoy 10 fishery, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific, offers anglers a chance to catch Chinook and coho salmon fresh from the ocean.
![Angler fighting a fish from the boat](/sites/default/files/styles/232x139/public/2022-07/B10FishOnBillMonroe.jpg?itok=LaQEw6YM)