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NOVEMBER 20, 2009 04:53 PM

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Hunting coyotes in cattle country

Hunting one of the best-schooled predators on four legs requires skill and a good call

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Jennifer put down the predator call and looked up at the teacher for approval. “You sound pitiful,” Gary Madison said. Pitiful is a good thing. A predator caller is supposed to sound wretched, like a harassed rodent, like a worried....MORE

A coyote hunt in cattle country reveals glimpses of the Old West still alive in Eastern Oregon. Oliver Dowling pushes cattle down out of the Catlow Valley to winter range near Frenchglen in the shadow of Steens Mountain.

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Winter wonderland

Crooked River offers a consistent cold-weather trout fishery

November 12, 2009 4:00 am

Shawn Reed, of Redmond, makes a cast while fly-fishing the Crooked River on Monday.

CROOKED RIVER — A strong wind roared through the rugged canyon, sending ripples across the river and testing the strength of a number of nearby juniper trees. The wind took my fishing line as....MORE

Fall fishing fever

Angling opportunities abound in fall and winter in Central Oregon

November 5, 2009 4:00 am

The low-lying sun cast shadows on the basalt field across the river as I cast out my line just upstream of the Big Eddy Rapids. The sounds of the stream echoing through the cold, quiet air soothed the ....MORE

Restoring trout

ODFW uses pesticide to rid two Crook County lakes of invasive catfish that have decimated trout

October 29, 2009 4:00 am

WALTON LAKE — “Knock 'em dead, guys,” said Brett Hodgson, standing on the shore. And he meant it. Kurt Cundiff and Dave Warner, technicians for the Oregon Department of Fish and....MORE

Colorado spillway redesign

Will you one day be able to float this?

The recommended proposal includes a smooth chute for casual floaters, white water for more adventurous types and fish habitat

October 27, 2009 4:00 am

A white-water play area and a safe floating route over the spillway at the Colorado Avenue Dam could cost $1.72 million, according to a new report prepared for the Bend Park & Recreation District.....MORE

Salmon hazard

When Abby the golden retriever fell dangerously ill, veterinarians couldn't figure out what was causing it — until they learned one key piece of information

October 26, 2009 4:00 am

In early September, it became clear to Shana Brooks that something was wrong with her 10-month-old golden retriever, Abby. The happy, healthy dog suddenly stopped eating and drinking, and she became....MORE

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Fly-tying corner

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Fly-tying corner, Flying Circus Caddis Orange, courtesy Fly and Field Outfitters.

October caddis. Around my house we call them Trichoptera limnephilidae dicosmoecoes. Not really. In ....MORE

Hunting and Fishing Events Calendar

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Please e-mail sports event information to sports@bendbulletin. com or click on “Submit an....MORE

Hunting report

Antlerless elk hunts set to open on Saturday in Ochoco and Maury units

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Here is the weekly hunting report for selected areas in and around Central Oregon, provided by....MORE

Fishing report

Chances for steelhead success remain good on Deschutes River

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Here is the weekly fishing report for selected areas in and around Central Oregon, provided by....MORE

Elk hunters are seeing mixed results

Second-season hunters fare better than first-season hunters for bull elk in Ochoco District

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

For Rocky Mountain bull elk hunters in the Ochoco District this fall, the second season was the....MORE

Thanksgiving turkey: Go gunning for your groceries

November 12, 2009 4:00 am

According to the National Turkey Federation, a poultry industry advocacy group, U. S. consumption of ....MORE

fishing report

Good chances for lake trout, brown trout on Crescent Lake

November 12, 2009 4:00 am

Here is the weekly fishing report for selected areas in and around Central Oregon, provided by....MORE

Hunting and Fishing Events Calendar

November 12, 2009 4:00 am

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hunting report

Elk hunters bag many mature bulls

November 12, 2009 4:00 am

Here is the weekly hunting report for selected areas in and around Central Oregon, provided by....MORE

Fly-tying corner

November 12, 2009 4:00 am

Anderson’s Euphoria Green is a sparse summer steelhead tie, in its element when the sun is....MORE

Central Oregon club hosts turkey shoots

November 12, 2009 4:00 am

The Bend Trap Club will hold its pre-Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot on Saturday, Nov. 21. Shooting will....MORE

Panel tackles area’s water challenges

November 10, 2009 4:00 am

An average of about 2.4 billion gallons of water a day enters the Deschutes Basin aquifer, much of....MORE

Efforts to reintroduce fish raise a debate over whirling disease

November 7, 2009 4:00 am

The salmon and steelhead that fisheries biologists are trying to bring back to the Upper Deschutes....MORE

Fishing report

Reports of large fish on Ochoco Reservoir

November 5, 2009 4:00 am

Here is the weekly fishing report for selected areas in and around Central Oregon, provided by....MORE

Hunting in the oak savannah

November 5, 2009 4:00 am

“Imagine you are here on your own. No house, no phone, no car. Just you and the river and....MORE

Hunting report

Hunter success is down for Rocky Mountain elk

November 5, 2009 4:00 am

Here is the weekly hunting report for selected areas in and around Central Oregon, provided by the....MORE

Fly-tying corner

November 5, 2009 4:00 am

This is a tie for fall, when the water is cooling and the fish are reaching the upper ends of their ....MORE

Hunting and Fishing Events Calendar

November 5, 2009 4:00 am

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Fishing film on Skeena to be shown in Bend

November 5, 2009 4:00 am

“Where Hope Resides,” a movie about the state of the fishery on the Skeena River in....MORE

Big run of coho in Umatilla River

November 5, 2009 4:00 am

PENDLETON — Preston Bronson, dressed from head to toe in rubber coveralls and a rain jacket,....MORE

fishing report

Many area lakes to close on Saturday

October 29, 2009 4:00 am

Here is the weekly fishing report for selected areas in and around Central Oregon, provided by....MORE

hunting report

Hunters should expect good conditions for bull elk

October 29, 2009 4:00 am

Here is the weekly hunting report for selected areas in and around Central Oregon, provided by....MORE

Hunting moose in the Itchas

October 29, 2009 4:00 am

“Someday I have to hunt that,” Kieth Kaber told me the day we first met, three years....MORE

Hunting and Fishing Events Calendar

October 29, 2009 4:00 am

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Fly-tying corner

October 29, 2009 4:00 am

Flash, profile and action in a compact delivery. The Renegade Fox may not be your primary searching ....MORE

The state of the North — a traveling update

October 22, 2009 4:00 am

A lot of people around here don't go too far away to hunt or fish. Why should we? It's a great....MORE

Fly-tying corner

October 22, 2009 4:00 am

That someone would name a fly Trailer Trash Nightshade is bad enough, but never did a handle fit a....MORE

Hunting and Fishing Events Calendar

October 22, 2009 4:00 am

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Hunting report Hunting report

Antlerless Elk Youth hunt remains open Antlerless Elk youth hunt remains open

October 22, 2009 4:00 am

Here is the weekly hunting report for selected areas in and around Central Oregon, provided by....MORE

Fishing report

Atlantic salmon being hooked on Hosmer

October 22, 2009 4:00 am

Here is the weekly fishing report for selected areas in and around Central Oregon, provided by....MORE

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