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Gray Whales Are Washing Up Dead Along The West Coast In Alarming Numbers, And Oregon Is Seeing The Warning Signs
There are few sights on the Oregon Coast as moving as a gray whale breaking the surface of the Pacific. For many of us, they are part of the rhythm of this place. They pass by…
Ted Nugent Slams Oregon’s Proposed Hunting Ban IP28 During Fox News Interview
Oregon's absolutely insane and controversial Initiative Petition 28 has sparked fierce debate across the state, but now the conversation is reaching far beyond Oregon's borders. This week, rock musician, longtime hunting advocate, and outdoors television personality…
Black Bear Spotted Near One of Eugene’s Most Popular Hiking Spots
A recent black bear sighting near Spencer Butte has wildlife officials encouraging Lane County residents to take a few simple steps that can help prevent future conflicts between people and bears. For many Oregonians, seeing a…
Who Is David Michelson? The Man Behind Oregon’s IP28, One of America’s Most Extreme Animal Rights Proposals
Until recently, most Oregonians had probably never heard the name David Michelson. Now, thanks to Initiative Petition 28, or IP28, his campaign has become one of the most talked-about political issues in Oregon's outdoor community. Michelson…
Feds Want Hunting Allowed on 95% of U.S. Wildlife Refuge Lands, And Oregon Is Right in the Middle of the Debate
Just days after Oregon hunters and anglers were already fired up over the controversial IP28 ballot initiative, another major hunting story is making waves across the country, and this one could directly affect access to public…
Were Wolves Once Native To Oregon? Growing Populations Fuel One Of The State’s Biggest Debates
The catalyst for Oregon statehood ignited because settlers were frustrated over wolves attacking livestock. The “Wolf Meetings” of 1843 eventually helped spark Oregon’s first provisional government.
Tufted Puffins Are Back in Oregon and Haystack Rock Is the Place to Spot Them
Spring on the Oregon coast brings more than just sunshine and wildflowers. It also marks the return of one of the region’s most beloved seabirds. Tufted puffins have begun arriving once again along the shoreline, drawing…