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Oregon initiative to criminalize hunting and fishing fails

Sign up for the Quick Strike newsletter The latest fishing news, tips and tricks A ridiculous petition to decriminalize hunting, fishing and ranching in Oregon has failed on the November ballot. on friday afternoon Oregon Elections Division Found The petitioners were approximately 13,000 short of valid signatures. At least 117,173 signatures were required to qualify.

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Hunting, fishing ban could be only Oregon November ballot measure – Statesman Journal

Oregon voters could face a single ballot measure in November that would ban hunting and fishing throughout the state. The proposed initiative represents one of the most restrictive wildlife access measures to reach a statewide ballot in recent years. If approved by voters the measure would end all regulated hunting and fishing activities in Oregon.

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The most beautiful 28 miles in Oregon: don’t miss this weekend backpacking trip

For those of us who work 9-5 jobs, it’s hard enough to do a big hike like the Pacific Crest Trail. Weekends and holidays are the best opportunities for us to get out there, hit the trails, and explore the backcountry. However, not all weekend itineraries are created equal, and on a recent 96-mile backpacking

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As Oregon hunt-fish ban moves toward vote, politicians in every state are shying away from it

Sign up for the Outdoor Life newsletter Get the latest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. With just seven days left until the July 2 deadline, supporters of Oregon’s Peace Act are racing to gather enough signatures to ensure that the radical hunting and fishing ban gets voted off. Meanwhile, state politicians

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ODFW warns Oregon fishermen: Low water and heat are putting pressure on salmon and trout this summer

Due to record-low snowpack and widespread drought, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is urging anglers to fish wisely, fish early and know where the fish are. Oregon is headed for one of its toughest summers of fishing in years. Snowpack reached record low levels across much of the state. Drought conditions range from

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